Leadership and Management

Director: Environmental Spatial Information

Job Requirements

An undergraduate qualification (NQF7) in Geography/Cartography/Geographic Information Systems (GISc) or relevant equivalent qualification as recognized by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). A minimum of five (5) years of experience at middle/senior managerial level in the GISc or related field. Compulsory registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as mandated by the Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) Act. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) submitted prior to appointment. Knowledge of strategic planning and budgeting. Project Management skills. Service orientated. Sound organising, planning and leadership skills. Knowledge of HR management practices. Ability to develop, interpret and implement policies, strategies, and legislation. Excellent communication, analytical, innovative, problem solving, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations. Ability to work under pressure and long hours.

Duties

Manage Spatial Enterprise License Agreements that enables the Department and Entities to carry out spatial functions. Support the identification, development, handover and review of departmental systems involving spatial information. Provide, maintain and manage the infrastructure for the enterprise GIS. Oversee spatial data management for the Department. Purchase or acquire spatial data to support DFFE’s strategic business areas and systems requiring spatial information. Perform data visualisation and spatial interpretations to support Departmental data and projects. Conduct spatial data analysis and provision of data and cartographic products to inform Departmental projects. Remote sensing & photogrammetry analysis and product support. Conduct spatial data analysis including the production of maps. Development of spatial policies, guidelines, and standards

What is the Salary

R1 266 714 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package)

Location

Pretoria

How to Apply

Ms A Mampye Tel No: (012) 399 9263

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Apply Before:

3/23/2026

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  • Job Title: Director: Environmental Spatial Information
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