FORESTRY SERVICE AID REF NO: FOM22/2023 (X4 POSTS)
SALARY : R107 196 per annum, (Total salary package of R 223 729 per annum/conditions
apply)
CENTRE : Kwazulu-Natal (Ulundi and Nyangweni Nursery)
REQUIREMENTS : ABET or relevant qualification. No experience required. Knowledge of Planting and
propagation. Communication skills, Planning, Interpersonal skills and Listening
skills. Planning and execution, acceptance of responsibility and teamwork.
Reliability, self-discipline, and positive attitude.
DUTIES : Render functions within nursery. Seeds collection Cleaning of seeds. Seed presowing treatment. Preparation of seedling trays Sowing of seed. Preparation and
sowing of cuttings. Filling of planting bags with soil. Prepare space in beds for
transplanting. Transplanting of seedling from trays to bags. Transplanting of trees
from small to bigger bags. Packing of transplanted trees. Mixing of sand and
compost. Manual and chemical weed control. Irrigation of seedlings and trees.
Assist with stocktaking. Tagging of plants correctly. Check seedlings and plants for
pests and diseases. Assist the customers coming to buy trees. Responsible for the
tools allocated. Report any damage in the nursery to the Foreman. Move sand and
compost to the tables or beds. Move seedlings, crates, and trees. Keep equipment
clean after use. Participate in the sale of seedlings.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. W Kutshwa Tel No: 033 392 7707
APPLICATIONS : Must be submitted to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and
the Environment, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-delivered to:
Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and Steve
Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria.
Application for KZN must be forwarded to the Director-General, Department of
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment: Private Bag X9029, Pietermaritzburg,
3200 or hand-deliver to 185 Langalibalele Street, Old Mutual building,
Pietermaritzburg ,3200
FOR ATTENTION : Human Resource Management
NOTE : Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any
Public Service Department accompanied by a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae
only, to be considered. 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
CLOSING DATE :22 May 2023
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