Government Jobs

Forestry Foreman: Woodlands And Indigenous Forest Management

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Eastern Cape Posted 30 Aug 2026 Closes tomorrow

Overview

Conduct production activities in line with the operational plans. Allocate task to labourers as per production sheet.

Requirements

  • An ABET (NQF 3) or equivalent qualification
  • No experience required
  • All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments
  • One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s techn ical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment
  • Knowledge of propagation methods, record keeping, and Supervisory
  • Sound organising and planning skills
  • Knowledge of operating a computer
  • Good communication (w ritten and verbal), interpersonal, problem solving and numerical skills
  • Ability to work with difficult people
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work with limited supervision

Responsibilities

  • Conduct production activities in line with the operational plans
  • Allocate task to labourers as per production sheet
  • Check seedlings and plants for pests and diseases
  • Ensure harvesting activities
  • Prepare fire breaks
  • Oversee the maintenance of the plantation, and woodlots
  • Weed control
  • Watering and fertilising the plants
  • Render general support functions
  • Conduct stocktaking
  • Provide training and development to staff

How to apply

Application instructions from the official source

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/

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Enquiries

Recruitment enquiries

Ms. Nomakhaya Mengqani, at 066 328 7869

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