SDTM1316-2-2026 URBAN FORESTER

DEPARTMENT: REGIONAL OPERATIONS AND COORDINATION

Division: Regional Operations: Region 2

Section: Community Services: Parks, Horticulture and Cemetery Services

Location: Mayville Urban Forestry Section

Reference number

SDTM1316-2-2026

Position

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

T11

Scale

R414 972,00 – R576 336,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

R560 116,00 – R756 502,00 per annum

Job purpose

To create, develop and manage sustainable urban forestry in Region 2 to ensure the environmental well-being of Tshwane

Appointment 

requirements

An appropriate three-year tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Horticulture or any other study field related to the position

At least two years’ relevant working experience in urban forestry, arboriculture and horticulture

Supervisory experience will be an added advantage

A valid Code B driving licence

Physical fitness and health

Computer literacy

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

Willingness and ability to work shifts, standby and overtime when required

Personal attributes

and/or competencies

Ability to work independently; ability to be assertive in dealing and liaising with the public; ability to work under pressure; good written and verbal communication skills; good interpersonal skills; emotional intelligence; intellectual and cognitive abilities; leadership skills; organisational skills; technical skills; ability to meet strict deadlines; innovative thinking skills; willingness to accept responsibility; excellent eyesight

Primary functions

Create, develop and manage sustainable urban forestry to ensure the environmental well-being of Tshwane using afforestation (tree planting) on road reserves throughout Tshwane

Conduct proactive and reactive maintenance of all trees within Region 2

Develop and manage an Integrated Development Plan for urban forestry

Provide disaster management services relating to trees

Create, develop and manage an information technology system for urban forestry as a whole

Perform general management of the Urban Forestry Unit (planning, organising, leading and coordination) for Region 2

Create, develop and manage afforestation (tree planting), watering and feeding programmes on road reserves at the Urban Forestry Unit for Region 2

Perform the administration of the Urban Forestry Unit for Region 2

SAP

S70022489*

New/natural attrition

WPC approval

Enquiries

TT Ranugondo (012 358 1651) or A Tsoai (012 358 4113)