The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has announced an exciting employment opportunity for qualified professionals seeking to build a career in the South African public sector. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the department remains committed to fairness, diversity, and employment equity, while encouraging applications from persons with disabilities and candidates from underrepresented designated groups.
This vacancy is based in Pretoria and offers an excellent salary package for experienced professionals in the Geographic Information Science field.
Application Details
Applications must be submitted to:
Director-General
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Private Bag X447
Pretoria, 0001
Hand Delivery Address:
Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6
Corner Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road
Arcadia, Pretoria
Email Submission:
RCSM20-2026@dffe.gov.za
(Use the correct reference number in the subject line)
Closing Date: 18 May 2026 at 16:00
Applicants must submit a new signed Z83 form together with a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. All email applications must be sent as one PDF document attachment containing both the Z83 form and CV.
Important Application Notes
- Only PDF documents will be accepted.
- JPEG pictures or snapshots of applications will not be considered.
- Certified copies of qualifications, ID, senior certificate, and driver’s license are required only from shortlisted candidates.
- Foreign qualifications must be verified by SAQA.
- Shortlisted applicants will undergo:
- Criminal record checks
- Citizenship verification
- Credit checks
- Qualification verification
- Employment reference checks
- Security vetting
Candidates applying for SMS-related roles must complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme through the National School of Government before appointment.
If you do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Available Position
GISC Professional Chief Grade A
Reference Number: RCSM20/2026
Post Number: 14/24
Centre: Pretoria
Salary: R1 143 468 per annum
Note: This is a re-advertised post, and applicants who previously applied must reapply.
Requirements
Applicants must possess:
- A 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in GISc (NQF Level 7) or equivalent qualification recognized by SAQA
- Minimum of six years post-qualification GISc professional experience
- Compulsory registration with SAGC as a GISc Professional upon appointment
Additional knowledge and skills required include:
- Programme and project management
- Legal and operational compliance
- Research and development
- Remote sensing and satellite image interpretation
- Geo-database design and analysis
- Strategic leadership and management
- Policy development
- Financial management
- Team leadership
- Problem solving and decision-making
- Stakeholder management
- Computer and systems skills
A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Leading and managing the institutional GISc function
- Providing strategic direction for GISc activities
- Coordinating GISc projects
- Monitoring and evaluating GISc operations
- Conducting advanced spatial analysis and modelling
- Developing cost-benefit analysis frameworks
- Ensuring compliance with legislation and policy
- Managing research and development standards
- Providing policy guidance and strategic support
- Building and strengthening the GISc unit
This role is ideal for a highly skilled professional with leadership ability and extensive experience in geographic information systems and spatial data management.
Enquiries
For more information, contact:
Mr Deon Marais
Tel: (012) 399 9295
