Durban

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Minimum qualification
Diploma
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** This document outlines the requirements and responsibilities for a role focused on quality compliance within the Environmental Programmes of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, located in Durban. The reference number for this position is EP26/2026. The specific job title for this role is not specified in the provided description. **What you will do** * Conduct second-party quality compliance assessments within the Environmental Programmes. * Assess compliance with quality standards, industry requirements, and Environmental Programmes operational procedures. * Conduct second-party quality compliance verification within the Environmental Programmes. * Conduct Projects field quality compliance verifications. * Assist in the development and review of Environmental Programmes branch quality assessment and verification documentation, and SHEQ Procedures. * Conduct and Coordinate Quality Compliance Support Training Sessions. * Monitor EP Projects quality compliance recommendations. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry/Nature Conservation/ Environmental Management or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. * A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Environmental Management or in the relevant field. * Knowledge of environmental legislation and regulation development. * Knowledge of veld and forest fire legislation including integrated fire management, Alien invasive plants including control methods, and Indigenous plants identification. * Understanding of natural resource management. * Understanding of government standard administrative procedures, quality standards, and contract management. * Experience in Geographical Information Systems and map reading. * Communication skills (written and spoken). * Research and analytics skills. * Programme and Project Management skills. * Report writing skills. * Interpersonal relations. * Coordination skills. * Organisational and planning skills. * Advanced computer skills. * Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel and work long hours with limited supervision. * Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and treasury regulations. * Ability to work under pressure and long hours. * Willingness to travel long distances and spend time away from home. * Willing and capable of walking long distances in remote areas, including mountainous and conservation areas. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this role should possess a National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry, Nature Conservation, Environmental Management, or a related field, coupled with at least three years of experience in Environmental Management. Essential knowledge includes environmental legislation, veld and forest fire legislation, alien invasive plants and control methods, indigenous plant identification, natural resource management, and government administrative procedures, quality standards, and contract management. The role also requires experience with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and map reading, as well as familiarity with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and treasury regulations. Key skills include strong communication (written and spoken), research and analytics, programme and project management, report writing, interpersonal relations, coordination, organisation, planning, and advanced computer proficiency. Applicants must hold a valid driver's license and be willing to travel extensively, work long hours with limited supervision, cope with pressure, spend time away from home, and be physically capable of walking long distances in remote, mountainous, and conservation areas. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-forestry-fisheries-and-the-environment-vacancies-circular-36-of-2026#spani-ref-ep26-2026 Source: govpage

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    Job description

    Durban Ref No: EP26/2026 REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry/Nature Conservation/ Environmental Management or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Environmental Management or in the relevant field. Knowledge of environmental legislation and regulation development. Knowledge of veld and forest fire legislation including integrated fire management, Alien invasive plants including control methods and Indigenous plants identification. Understanding of natural resource management. Understanding of government standard administrative procedures, quality standards and contract management. Experience in Geographical Information Systems and map reading. Communication skills (written and spoken). Research and analytics skills. Programme and Project Management skills. Report writing skills. Interpersonal relations. Coordination skills. Organisational and planning skills. Advanced computer skills. Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel and work long hours with limited supervision. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and treasury regulations. Ability to work under pressure and long hours. Willingness to travel long distances and spend time away from home. Willing and capable of walking long distances in remote areas, including mountainous and conservation areas. DUTIES : Conduct second-party quality compliance assessments within the Environmental Programmes. Assess compliance with quality standards, industry requirements and Environmental Programmes operational procedure. Conduct second-party quality Compliance verification within the Environmental Programmes. Conduct Projects field quality compliance verifications. Assist in the development and review of Environmental Programmes branch quality assessment and verification documentation, and SHEQ Procedures. Conduct and Coordinate Quality Compliance Support Training Sessions. Monitoring of EP Projects quality compliance recommendations. ENQUIRIES : Mr N Maremba and Ms M Qoko Tel No: (012) 399 0118 / 9183

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