The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Project Coordinator: Environmental Programmes vacancy based in Pretoria. This opportunity is suitable for candidates with experience in project coordination, natural resource management, environmental programmes and EPWP fieldwork coordination.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment |
| Closing Date | 15 June 2026 |
| Location | Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Post Title | Project Coordinator: Environmental Programmes |
| Reference Number | EP09/2026 |
| Salary | R413 001 per annum |
| Application Method | Post, hand delivery or email |
Project Coordinator: Environmental Programmes MP Ref No: EP09/2026
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have a National Diploma at NQF Level 6 or higher in Natural Sciences, Environmental Studies or a relevant equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA.
Applicants must have at least two years’ experience as a Project Coordinator in a relevant Natural Resources Management field.
Required knowledge includes project management, alien vegetation control, general administration, financial administration, departmental procedures, prescripts and policies.
Applicants must be able to work under pressure, work with difficult persons, work long hours voluntarily, work with limited supervision, oversee contracted EPWP field workers and share knowledge with project workers and stakeholders.
Required skills include good interpersonal skills, coordination skills, report writing, human relations, communication and problem-solving skills.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide project planning support services.
Key duties include developing project operational plans, determining Annual Performance Plan targets, ensuring training plans are developed and approved, engaging stakeholders and maintaining a functional project advisory committee.
The candidate will also facilitate the implementation of project plans by overseeing recruitment of project field workers in line with EPWP guidelines, ensuring work opportunities and full-time equivalents are created, completing field verification requests for alien vegetation clearing, and monitoring training interventions.
Monitoring duties include conducting site visits and inspections, completing operational assessment reports, ensuring project vehicles comply with norms and standards, completing incident reports in line with Occupational Health and Safety policy, preparing key performance indicator reports, monitoring project cash flow and completing OHS assessment reports.
The candidate will also render project close-out services, including conducting interim and final site inspections, facilitating completion certificates for verified areas and compiling close-out reports.
Enquiries
MB Mashabane
Tel: 066 489 3881
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted on the new signed Z83 form and must be accompanied by a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only.
Applications may be posted to:
The Director-General
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Private Bag X447
Pretoria
0001
Hand delivery:
Environment House
Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6
Corner Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road
Arcadia
Pretoria
Email: EP09-2026@dffe.gov.za
To apply and access more details, visit the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment official website.
Important Notes for Applicants
Email applications must include the Z83 form and CV only, submitted as one PDF document. Applicants must indicate the correct job title and reference number in the email subject line.
JPEG picture or snapshot applications will not be accepted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s licence on or before the day of the interview.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting, including criminal record checks, citizenship verification, credit checks, reference checks and qualification verification.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from underrepresented designated groups in line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.
If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.