JOBS AT DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
SUMMARY OF JOB POSTS LISTED
DFFE Vacancies 2026 – Apply Now!
Are you an experienced professional ready to make a real national impact?
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is recruiting dynamic, skilled leaders to join its team in Pretoria for 2026.
These opportunities are ideal for professionals passionate about environmental governance, biodiversity conservation, ethical leadership, and public sector excellence.
✨ Applications from women, persons with disabilities, and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.
🗓 Closing Date: 09 February 2026
🔎 Current Opportunities at DFFE
🛡 Chief Director: Risk & Ethics Management
Salary: R1.49 million per annum
Lead national risk, ethics, and anti-corruption strategies while advising top-level governance structures.
📧 ODG01-2026@dffe.gov.za
📦 Chief Director: Demand & Acquisition Management
Salary: R1.49 million per annum
Drive procurement excellence, SCM compliance, and strategic acquisition systems in the public sector.
📧 CFO01-2026@dffe.gov.za
⚖ Director: Mining Appeals
Salary: R1.26 million per annum
Play a critical role in environmental justice by managing mining appeals and advising the Minister on legal matters.
📧 RCSM01-2026@dffe.gov.za
🏗 Director: Priority Infrastructure Projects
Salary: R1.26 million per annum
Oversee major infrastructure EIAs and ensure sustainable environmental decision-making at national level.
📧 RCSM02-2026@dffe.gov.za
📊 Director: EIA Strategic Support, Coordination & Reporting
Salary: R1.26 million per annum
Provide expert leadership in EIA interpretation, compliance, and national environmental reporting.
📧 RCSM03-2026@dffe.gov.za
🌿 Director: Biodiversity Conservation
Salary: R1.26 million per annum
Champion biodiversity conservation policies and represent South Africa in global environmental forums.
📧 BC01-2026@dffe.gov.za
🧾 Assistant Director: Internal Control & Compliance
Salary: R468,459 per annum
Support governance excellence through compliance monitoring, audits, and financial controls.
📧 CFO02-2026@dffe.gov.za
📌 How to Apply
✔ Submit a signed Z83 form and detailed CV
✔ Combine documents into one PDF
✔ Use the correct job title and reference number in your email subject
❌ Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted
⭐ Why Join DFFE?
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Contribute to national environmental sustainability
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Be part of high-impact policy and governance decisions
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Competitive senior management remuneration
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Work at the heart of South Africa’s environmental leadership
📍 Location: Pretoria
📬 Postal Applications:
Director-General, DFFE, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001
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