- Company
- Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Location
- Limpopo, Limpopo
- Job type
- Permanent
- Minimum qualification
- Grade 10
- Salary
- R201 093 per annum
- Reference
- FOM52/2026
- Closing date
- 16 November 2026 (13 days left)
About this post
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is looking for a Forestry Foreman: Greening and Livelihoods in Limpopo. It is a permanent post, paying R201 093 per annum.
Closing date: Monday, 16 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.
What you need
The official advert asks for:
- Grade11 (NQF level 3/4) or relevant equivalent qualification.
- No experience required.
- Knowledge of methods of propagation and plants.
- Knowledge of record keeping.
- Supervisory skills, Communication skills (written and verbal).
- Interpersonal skills, problem solving skills, numerical skills, listening skills, responsible, conscientious, and attentive to details.
- Ability to work with difficult people.
- Ability to work long hours voluntarily.
- Ability to work with limited supervision.
What you’ll do
- Conduct production activities in line with the operational plans.
- Allocate task to labourers as per production sheet.
- Ensure that seeds collection and cutting from plants are done.
- Check seedlings and plants for pests and diseases.
- Marking for the pitting, planting, transplanting and pruning.
- Ensure that correct seeds are sworn, name, tag and count all the plants.
- Ensure harvesting activities and prepare fire breaks.
- Oversee the maintenance of the nursery, plantation and woodlots: control weeds.
- Render general support functions: conduct stocktaking, advise and assist the public in the nursery, plantation and woodlots.
- Provide training and development to staff.
- Provide on the training (e.g. watering plants, pruning, weeding).
- Provide coaching to staff.
Tips before you apply
- Use the new Z83 application form. Fill in every section and sign it: unsigned or incomplete Z83 forms are usually not considered.
- Quote the reference number FOM52/2026 on your application and in the subject line of any e-mail.
- Attach only the documents this advert asks for, such as a CV with your experience dated month and year. Many departments ask for certified copies only once you are shortlisted.
- Show clearly on your CV that you meet each requirement above, for example your Grade 12 results or driver's licence code.
How to apply
Apply the way the official advert says. EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
Where to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/
Enquiries: Ms LT Lithole at 072 211 7272
Closing date: Monday, 16 November 2026
Notes from the official advert
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the above link. Applicant must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and attached a detailed CV with at least three (3) contactable references. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme.Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course. 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 technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional…
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Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026 (view original). EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
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