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Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
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Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
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The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is mandated to manage, protect, and conserve the country's natural environment and resources to ensure everyone has the right to a healthy environment for present and future generations, enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, section 24.
A prosperous, equitable and resilient society living in harmony with our natural resources.
Providing leadership in environmental management, conservation and protection towards a sustainable development and a climate resilient South Africa, for the benefit of all South Africans and the global community.
Application for employment form (Z83), a detailed CV with contact details of three recent references. Submission of certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates will be required by HR on or before the day of the interview.
NB: Applicants risk being disqualified for failing to submit all the required documents as indicated above.
If you have not been contacted within three (03) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: criminal records; citizenship status; credit worthiness; previous employment (reference checks); and qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the department's convenience and must be willing to undergo a technical exercise as part of the selection process.
The persons appointed to positions will be subjected to security clearance, the signing of a performance agreement and an employment contract. The department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
DFFE is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the department's equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013.
This platform processes personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act 4 of 2013.