The legal mandate and core business of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) are to manage, protect and conserve South Africa’s environment and natural resources. The mandate is informed by section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996), which affords everyone the right to (a) an enviro...
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Assistant Director: Non-Spacial Information Specialist Ref No: FOM06/2026
National Diploma (NQF 6) in Information and Communication Technology or relevant qualification with the related field as recognized by SAQA.
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in System Development or related field.
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Knowledge in the regulation of natural resources.
Knowledge of National Forests Act, 1998 and National Environmental Management Act, 107 of 1998.
Knowledge of Environmental Legislation and policies impacting on the forestry sector. Knowledge of government administrative procedures (PFMA and treasury regulations). Leadership and management skills, communication skills (verbal and written), strategic and analytical thinking, problem solving and expert level of Computer literacy. Ability to gather and analyse information. Ability to work individually and in a team.
Ability to interpret regulation and develop appropriate policy Ability to work under extreme pressure.
Be Creative, Self orientated, and be able to multi-task.