Looking to advance your career with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment? Several exciting positions have become available, offering the chance to contribute to essential public service initiatives in Pretoria, Cape Town, Mpumalanga, and Western Cape. These roles require a range of qualifications and experiences in financial management, project administration, logistics, and environmental conservation.
CLOSING DATE : 24 February 2025
1. Assistant Director: Financial Management (Payments) – Pretoria
- Salary: R444,036 per annum
- Requirements: A degree or national diploma in financial management or a related field with at least three years of relevant experience. Knowledge in financial management systems such as BAS, LOGIS, and PERSAL is essential, along with strong interpersonal and project management skills.
- Key Skills: Financial planning, accounting practices, HR management, stakeholder engagement, and policy development.
- How to Apply: Submit your application to CFO03-2025@dffe.gov.za.
2. Assistant Director: Project Administration – Cape Town
- Salary: R444,036 per annum
- Requirements: A degree or national diploma in public administration, economics, or a related field, with a minimum of three years’ experience. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with the ability to support project teams and engage with stakeholders, is essential.
- Key Skills: Project management, office administration, report writing, and budget monitoring.
- How to Apply: Submit your application to OC01-2025@dffe.gov.za.
3. Assistant Director: Office Support – Cape Town
- Salary: R444,036 per annum
- Requirements: Degree/National Diploma in Public Management or similar with at least three years of experience. A strong understanding of building management regulations, the National Archives Act, and public finance management practices is essential.
- Key Skills: Leadership, conflict resolution, record management, and communication with senior officials.
- How to Apply: Submit your application to CMS11-2025@dffe.gov.za.
4. Assistant Director: Logistics & Assets Management – Cape Town
- Salary: R444,036 per annum
- Requirements: A degree or national diploma in supply chain management, coupled with three years of relevant experience in asset management. Strong knowledge of the PFMA and logistics systems is essential.
- Key Skills: Asset reconciliation, procurement, supply chain management, and system auditing.
- How to Apply: Submit your application to CFO07-2025@dffe.gov.za.
5. Project Coordinator – Mpumalanga
- Salary: R376,413 per annum
- Requirements: A degree or national diploma in natural science, environmental management, or related fields, with at least two years of experience. Knowledge of alien vegetation control and project management practices is preferred.
- Key Skills: Project planning, stakeholder engagement, field audits, and compliance monitoring.
- How to Apply: Submit your application to EP02-2025@dffe.gov.za.
6. Environmental Financial Analyst – Pretoria (Contract)
- Salary: R376,413 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
- Requirements: Degree/Diploma in Accounting or Forensic Accounting with at least two years of experience in financial analysis. Experience with financial intelligence tools such as iBase is a bonus.
- Key Skills: Financial analysis, report writing, stakeholder communication, and data migration.
- How to Apply: Submit your application to RCSM02-2025@dffe.gov.za.
7. Senior Forester – Western Cape (X2 Posts)
- Salary: R376,413 per annum
- Requirements: A degree/diploma in forestry with a minimum of two years’ experience. A strong understanding of forest management, project planning, and environmental legislation is crucial.
- Key Skills: Operations management, quality assurance, environmental conservation, and teamwork.
- How to Apply: Submit your application to FOM05-2025@dffe.gov.za
These roles provide an excellent opportunity to play a key part in shaping South Africa’s environmental future, managing resources effectively, and ensuring compliance with critical regulations. If you meet the requirements for any of these positions, don’t miss out on the chance to apply and further your career in public service.
Ready to Apply?
Visit the provided email addresses to submit your application and be part of a dynamic team working towards the country’s environmental and financial sustainability.
Cape Town, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, and Western Cape: Must be submitted to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, The Director: Integrated Human Resource Management, Private Bag X4390, Cape Town, 8000 or hand-deliver to 14 Loop Street, Cape Town or can be emailed to the respective email address quoting the reference number on the subject email.
Pretoria: Must be submitted to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 or hand- delivered to: Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria. or can be emailed to
the respective email address quoting the reference number on the subject email.