Forestry Foreman: Greening and Livelihoods
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Province:
Limpopo
Salary:
R201 093 per annum
Closing Date:
November 16, 2026
DPSA Vacancy Circular:
39 of 2026
23
Find the original in the DPSA circular:
Duties
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.
Key Requirements
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.
WHERE TO APPLY
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/
WHAT TO SEND
• A completed and signed Z83 form
• A detailed, up-to-date CV
• Certified copies of your ID and qualifications (check the advert)
GOOD TO KNOW
• Quote the reference number: FOM52/2026
• Shortlisted candidates do a practical and an integrity assessment
• Late applications are not accepted
Full instructions: DPSA Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, page 23.
Enquiries
Ms LT Lithole at 072 211 7272
Need help applying
Jobs sourced from the official DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular. Khumbu Digitals is not affiliated with any government department. Always confirm details in the official advert, and never pay anyone to apply for a government job.