Assistant Director: Nursery Management (Greening and Livelihoods Implementation Support)

About

Manages nursery plant production, greening-programme support and nursery administration. Requires an NQF 6 Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management or relevant qualification, three years’ related experience, a valid driving licence and willingness to travel. Salary: R487 197 per annum. Reference: FOM79/2026. Duty station: Free State, Qwaqwa.

How to apply

Apply online through https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/. Complete all sections of the online Z83 and attach a detailed CV with at least three contactable references.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant production activities.
• Develop and implement annual plan of operation.
• Ensure seed collection, treatment and storage.
• Ensure propagation of good quality seedlings.
• Ensure tendering and watering of plants.
• Oversee continuous production and maintenance of the Nursery.
• Ensure maintenance of the infrastructure, transplanting of seedlings and fertilising and watering plants.
• Manage the implementation of control programs for weeds, insects, pests and diseases.
• Render support on the implementation of greening programme.
• Provide support for the coordination of activities on Forestry Awareness Campaign and Empowerment.
• Conduct awareness campaigns and greening information sessions.
• Distribute trees and promotional materials.
• Coordinate and monitor tree planting and monitor survival of trees.
• Provide general administration support services.
• Name, tag and count all the plants.

Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Forestry / Environmental Science or Natural Resources Management or relevant qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Forestry or related field.
• Knowledge of the National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No 84 of 1998) (NFA) and the National Veld and Forest Fire Act, 1998 (Act No 101 of 1998) (NVFFA).
• Knowledge of Housing Management, and Operations Management.
• Knowledge of the function of different departments and levels of government.
• Government business practices and policies.
• Project Management and strategic planning.
• Stakeholder Engagement.
• Strategic Capability and Leadership.
• Financial Management.
• Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
• Good interpersonal relations skills.
• Good Communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle criticism.
• Ability to gather and analyse information. Ability to negotiate in difficult situations and to resolve conflict. A valid Driving license and willingness to travel.