Assistant Director: Sheq Environmental Resource Management

About the role

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is hiring 2 Assistant Director: Sheq Environmental Resource Management posts, based in Pretoria; Durban. This is a permanent post, paying R605,742 a year. How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/ Reference numbers to quote: EP25/2026, EP26/2026 Closing date: 26 October 2026 at 16:00. No late applications will be accepted. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry/Nature Conservation/Environmental Management or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• At least 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.