Assistant Director: Nursery Management (Greening And Livelihoods Implementation Support

What you will need

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Forestry / Environmental Science or Natural Resources Management or relevant qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA.
• 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 licence and willingness to travel.

Experience

A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Forestry or related field.

Skills and competencies

• Good interpersonal relations skills.
• Good Communication skills.

Key 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 programmes 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.
• Ensure revenue collection in line with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provide support during stocktaking at the Nurseries.
• Provide information to the Public.
• Ensure that production materials are procured.
• Compile reports as required.
• Develop and maintain database for trees inventory.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

• Enquiries: Ms. A Tshaka, Cell No: 060 974 3305
• Telephone: 060 974 3305