FORESTRY SERVICES AID: WOODLANDS & INDEGINEOUS FOREST MANAGEMENT – DFFE eRecruitment

FORESTRY SERVICES AID: WOODLANDS & INDEGINEOUS FOREST MANAGEMENT

EASTERN CAPE

Ref: BC20/2026

Requirements & Qualifications

Grade 9 (NQF level 1) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. Knowledge of planting and firefighting.

Duties

Render Silviculture functions within the plantations and forests. Conduct the marking of plots, counting and marking of trees. Maintain equipment used. Update a variety of registers regarding the aspects of work. Grade and record dried wood. Prepare site. Planting. Weeding / Manual / Chemical. Coppice reduction. Wattle Spacing. Rehabilitation of degraded sites. Maintain conservation zones. Removal of alien species. Perfom forest protection tasks. Perform fire protection and suppression duties. Maintain firefighting equipment. Protect infrastructure. Perform forest protection task. Fight forest/veld fire. Perform fire protection suppression duties. Maintain firefighting equipment. Control pest/weed infection. Protect infrastructure. Render harvesting services. Clear felling. Debarking. Manual slipping of poles. Conduct log marking and pole measuring. Propagate plants and trees. Monitor the propagation of activities. Conduct record keeping of plant/trees. Produce and process poles. Cutting, drying, grading, treatment and sampling of poles. Provide support in selling of poles.

Candidate Profile

Communication skills, interpersonal skills and listening skills. Planning and execution, acceptance of responsibility, teamwork and self-discipline.

Screening Questions

Candidates will be required to answer the following questions when applying for this post.

Do you have a Grade 9 (NQF level 1) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA ?
Do you have Knowledge of planting and firefighting?

Job Details

Office EASTERN CAPE
Division WOODLANDS AND INDIGENOUS FORESTRY MANAGEMENT
Type Permanent
Posts 1
Salary Level 2

R144 024 Per Annum
Opening 28 Aug 2026
Closing 14 Sep 2026 Soon

Contact Person

Ms. N Mengqani

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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.

VISION

A prosperous, equitable and resilient society living in harmony with our natural resources.

MISSION

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.

VALUES

Passion: driven by a deep commitment to environmental stewardship.
Proactive and innovative: embracing forward-thinking and solution-driven approaches.
People-centric: prioritising services to communities, stakeholders, and internal relations with respect and empathy.
Performance-driven: focused on delivering impactful, efficient, and high-quality services.
Inclusivity: empowering all South African citizens through public participation and ensuring transformation.

Required Documents

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.

Important Note

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

POPIA Consent

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.