Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Director: Administration and Coordination Support Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is offering an opportunity for a Deputy Director in Administration and Coordination Support. This key role is based in Pretoria and involves managing crucial administrative and coordination functions within the department.

This position is designed for an individual with a strong background in public administration and management, ready to contribute to strategic planning, financial control, and stakeholder engagement within a dynamic government environment.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Public Administration/Management, Office Management, or a relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• Five (5) years of experience in administration or a relevant field.
• Three (3) years of the required experience must be at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent).
• Knowledge of strategic coordination and planning.
• Knowledge of professional report writing.
• Understanding of Project management, Risk management, and business planning.
• Knowledge of policy development and organization performance management.
• Good understanding of administrative procedures and quality control of documents.
• Knowledge of Government Policies and legislations such as PAJA, PAIA, PFMA, and other Financial Management and associated prescripts.
• Skills required: Planning, Organizing, Facilitation, Communication, technical writing, and advanced office application proficiency (such as Ms Package).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at various levels.
• Good interpersonal relations.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proactive approach to meeting deadlines and delivering results with limited supervision.
• Sense of responsibility and loyalty.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the budget and procurement administration process of the Branch.
• Ensure financial control, including petty cash and procurement in the office of the DDG.
• Monitor and compile monthly branch reports (expenditure, procurement, and contract management).
• Provide strategic planning and reporting support to the Branch Chief Directorates.
• Coordinate and consolidate Branch inputs into Strategic Plans and APPs.
• Monitor and report on the implementation of Strategic and Operational Plans.
• Provide document management support.
• Implement management decisions.
• Quality assure all documents before submitting to the DDG.
• Ensure provision of secretariat support.
• Coordinate Parliamentary questions and queries, as well as stakeholder engagements.
• Manage and monitor referrals of the Branch.
• Provide office management services to the DDG.
• Ensure compliance and manage reporting for the office of the DDG.
• Ensure logistical support to the office of the DDG.
• Ensure provision of administration support services.
• Liaise and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop a stakeholder database.
• Ensure the preparation of stakeholder communications material, including presentations, documents, and profiles.