The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for new vacancies in North West and Pretoria. These opportunities are ideal for applicants with experience in environmental management, EPWP coordination, and project implementation. If you meet the requirements, make sure your application is submitted before the closing date.
| Employer | Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | 13 April 2026 |
| Location | Pretoria and North West, South Africa |
Deputy Director: EP Infrastructure Programmes
Reference Number: EP11/2026
Salary: R1 059 105 per annum
Centre: North West
Requirements:
- National Diploma (NQF 6) in Environmental Science or relevant related field
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the related field
- At least 3 years’ experience at entry or junior management level such as Assistant Director level or equivalent
- Knowledge of environmental management and related legislation
- Good project and financial management background
- Knowledge of public service and departmental procedures and prescripts
- Knowledge of inter-governmental relations
- Skills in planning, organising, facilitation, communication and technical writing
- Leadership and management skills
- Advanced MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Duties:
- Provide contract management for project implementation
- Manage monthly reporting requirements and review reports
- Conduct site and administrative inspections
- Facilitate corrective measures where there is non-compliance
- Support the development of project plans and business plans
- Manage cash flow and expenditure for projects
- Manage stakeholders involved in project implementation
- Review implementers’ performance against contracts
- Facilitate Project Advisory Committees and meetings
- Convene implementers’ briefing sessions
- Manage project close-out processes
- Facilitate project completion reports and hand-over processes
Deputy Director: EPWP Coordination
Reference Number: EP16/2026
Salary: R896 436 per annum
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements:
- Degree or National Diploma (NQF 6) in Natural Science, Environmental Management Sciences, Development Studies or relevant qualification
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the related field
- At least 3 years’ experience at entry or junior managerial level such as Assistant Director level or equivalent
- Knowledge of poverty alleviation programmes, especially EPWP
- Knowledge of legislation governing EPWP implementation
- Experience in coordination and stakeholder management
- Understanding of government reporting protocols
- Knowledge of inter-governmental relations framework
- Knowledge of EPWP reporting requirements and systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Problem-solving and interpersonal skills
- Staff management experience
- Proficiency in Excel
- Strong numerical and analytical ability
- Experience in human resources and financial management
- Valid Code B driver’s licence
- Willingness to travel extensively
Duties:
- Ensure provincial coordination structures function effectively
- Ensure national coordination mechanisms are functional and effective
- Support development of annual and multi-year provincial sector plans
- Monitor compliance of sector projects with EPWP guidelines
- Ensure participation of national programmes in the sector
- Manage staff in the sub-directorate
Project Coordinator: EP Non-Infrastructure Programmes
Reference Number: EP12/2026
Salary: R397 116 per annum
Centre: North West
Posts: 2
Requirements:
- National Diploma (NQF 6) in Natural Science, Environmental Management or relevant qualification recognised by SAQA
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a relevant field
- Understanding of project management
- Knowledge of alien vegetation control
- Good communication, planning and organisational skills
- Knowledge of Working for Water policies and procedures
- Knowledge of legislation relevant to alien vegetation control will be an advantage
- Knowledge of Public Service and Departmental procedures and prescripts
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
- People management, change management and empowerment skills
- Valid driver’s licence
- Willingness to travel and work long hours with limited supervision
Duties:
- Provide project planning support through strategic clearing plans and Annual Plans of Operation
- Facilitate implementation of project plans through stakeholder engagement
- Monitor project implementation through site audits
- Ensure compliance with Working for Water policies, health and safety prescripts, and environmental and agriculture legislation
- Conduct final site inspections
- Facilitate handover of cleared land to the land user
How to apply
Applications must be submitted on the new signed Z83 form together with a recent detailed CV only. For email applications, the Z83 form and CV must be combined into one PDF document. The correct job title and reference number must be written in the email subject line.
To apply for these posts, use the following email addresses:
- Deputy Director: EP Infrastructure Programmes (EP11/2026): EP11-2026@dffe.gov.za
- Deputy Director: EPWP Coordination (EP16/2026): EP16-2026@dffe.gov.za
- Project Coordinator: EP Non-Infrastructure Programmes (EP12/2026): EP12-2026@dffe.gov.za
You may also submit applications to:
The Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001
or hand-deliver to:
Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria
Important notes
- Closing date: 13 April 2026 at 16:00
- Applications must include only the Z83 form and CV
- JPEG applications will not be accepted
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified supporting documents
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA
- Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting
- If you do not receive feedback within 3 months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful