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Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Vacancies 2026: Apply for Senior Management and Enforcement Posts

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has announced several high-level and specialist vacancies for 2026, offering opportunities for experienced professionals in financial management, fisheries management, environmental enforcement, and forest resource protection.

Applications close on 25 May 2026 at 16:00, and the department has encouraged qualified candidates, including persons with disabilities, to apply.

Available DFFE Vacancies for 2026

  1. Deputy Director-General: Financial Management Services
  • Reference Number: CFO22/2026
  • Salary: R1 813 182 per annum
  • Location: Pretoria

The department is seeking a senior financial management professional with an NQF Level 8 qualification in Financial Management, Accounting Science, or a related field. Applicants must have at least eight years of senior managerial experience.

The successful candidate will oversee:

  • Financial systems and controls
  • Budgeting and expenditure management
  • Supply chain management
  • Audit and compliance services
  • Asset and logistics management

Knowledge of PFMA regulations, corporate governance, and risk management is essential.

  1. Deputy Director-General: Fisheries Management
  • Reference Number: FIM16/2026
  • Salary: R1 813 182 per annum
  • Location: Cape Town

This executive role focuses on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture management in South Africa. Candidates must possess an NQF Level 8 qualification in Environmental Sciences, Fisheries Sciences, Public Administration, Law, or a related discipline, along with extensive senior management experience.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing fisheries and aquaculture policies
  • Leading marine resource research initiatives
  • Managing marine living resources
  • Supporting sustainable economic growth in the fisheries sector
  • Coordinating international and regional fisheries partnerships

The department is looking for strategic leaders with strong policy development and environmental management skills.

  1. Deputy Director: Strategic Regional Enforcement and Investigation Support
  • Reference Number: RCSM04/2026
  • Contract Duration: 2 Years
  • Salary: R932 292 per annum
  • Location: Limpopo Province and Mpumalanga

The DFFE is recruiting enforcement professionals to strengthen anti-poaching and anti-trafficking operations in integrated wildlife zones.

Minimum requirements include:

  • National Diploma in Policing, Forensic Investigation, Law, or Environmental Law
  • Five years’ investigation or enforcement experience
  • Knowledge of environmental legislation and wildlife crime procedures

Duties involve:

  • Coordinating wildlife crime investigations
  • Supporting prosecutions
  • Managing enforcement operations
  • Liaising with stakeholders and wildlife crime forums

Candidates must be willing to travel extensively and possess a valid driver’s license.

  1. Assistant Director: Forest Resource Protection (X2 Posts)
  • Salary: R605 742 per annum
  • Locations:
    • Western Cape – Ref No: FOM23/2026
    • Limpopo / Mpumalanga – Ref No: FOM24/2026

Applicants must hold a National Diploma in Forestry, Environmental Management, Natural Science, or a related field with at least three years of relevant experience.

The positions focus on:

  • Forest legislation compliance
  • Environmental impact assessments
  • Licensing for protected trees and forests
  • Forestry stakeholder training
  • Monitoring forestry regulations and enforcement

Strong knowledge of the National Forest Act and environmental legislation will be advantageous.

Important Application Information

Applicants must submit:

Only shortlisted candidates will need to provide certified supporting documents. Applications can be submitted via email or hand delivery depending on the post reference number.

The department also noted that shortlisted candidates may undergo:

  • Security vetting
  • Qualification verification
  • Integrity assessments
  • Technical exercises
  • Competency assessments for SMS posts

DFFE Encourages Equity and Inclusion

The department reaffirmed its commitment to employment equity and encouraged applications from underrepresented groups and persons living with disabilities.

Candidates interested in environmental governance, financial leadership, wildlife protection, and sustainable resource management are encouraged to apply before the closing date.

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