SDTM1326-6-2026 PRINCIPAL URBAN FORESTER

DEPARTMENT: REGIONAL OPERATIONS AND COORDINATION

Division: Regional Operations: Region 6

Section: Community Services

Location: Silverton Urban Forestry Depot

Reference number

SDTM1326-6-2026

Position

PRINCIPAL URBAN FORESTER

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract

African female

African male

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

Indian male

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T12

Scale

R464 760,00 – R645 492,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

R623 487,00 – R853 525,00 per annum

Job purpose

To create, develop and manage a sustainable urban forestry service to ensure the environmental well-being of Tshwane

Appointment 

requirements

An appropriate three-year tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Parks and Recreation Management or any other study field related to the position

At least three years’ relevant experience in an urban forestry environment

Supervisory experience will be an added advantage  

A valid Code B driving licence

Computer literacy

Physical fitness and health

Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal attributes

and/or competencies

Ability to understand and follow given instructions; willingness to accept responsibility; ability to work as a team member or independently; good communication and listening skills; ability to make real-time work-related decisions

Primary functions

Conduct general management and administration of the Urban Forestry Subsection

Conduct urban forestry information technology management

Conduct urban forestry audits

Create, develop and manage afforestation (tree planting), watering and feeding programmes on road reserves

Create, develop and manage proactive maintenance strategies regarding trees

Create, develop and manage reactive maintenance strategies regarding trees

Create, develop and manage the urban forestry disaster management function

Manage the implementation and management all of occupational health and safety and hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA) programmes

Create, develop and manage an urban forestry operational and project management service plan as well as for other departments, the public and contractors

SAP

S70029831

New/natural attrition

Natural attrition  

Enquiries

S Mokuwe (012 358 5484) or P Mahlangu (012 358 3419)