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Forestry, Fisheries And The Environment Non-Spatial Information Specialist Vacancy 2026

Forestry, Fisheries And The Environment

Agriculture & Agri-BEE (AgriSETA)

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Deadline Passed

Monthly stipend

R605 742 per annum

Closing date

24 Aug 2026

Opportunity: Permanent
Minimum education: Diploma (NQF 6)
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
SETA: HWSETA
Posted: 08 Aug 2026

Sourced from the DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular (dpsa.gov.za) — the issuing body's official advert, last confirmed there by our scraper on 14 August 2026.

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How this salary compares

At R50 479 a month, this post pays above the median of R40 600 for permanent posts asking for Diploma (NQF 6), in Gauteng (16 listings that publish a figure). The middle half of that group pays between R39 584 and R77 691.

25th percentile: R39 584
Median: R40 600
75th percentile: R77 691

This post sits in the 56th percentile of that group. Figures are the advertised package converted to a monthly amount — before tax, pension and medical contributions, so take-home pay is lower.

Calculated by SetaJobs from the 16 comparable posts open on this site that publish a figure. Amounts advertised per year are divided by twelve; a quoted range is taken at its midpoint.

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and The Environment is offering an employment opportunity for a Non-Spatial Information Specialist. This role is based in Pretoria and involves significant work in information technology and systems development.

This position is ideal for individuals with experience in application and systems development, looking to contribute to vital environmental initiatives through technical expertise. The role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining critical business applications and IT solutions.

Minimum Requirements

National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Information Technology or a relevant qualification recognized by SAQA.
A minimum of three (3) years' experience in application and systems development or related experience.
Proficiency in Spatial Data Analysis Techniques.
Knowledge of IT Systems support services.
Knowledge of ICT management legislative frameworks.
Knowledge of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Knowledge of Data visualisation tools, office automation, and database management.
Knowledge of project management.
Sound knowledge of business process analysis and business requirements analysis.
Problem-solving and analytical methodologies.
Excellent organizational and planning skills.
Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
Ability to gather, analyse, and interpret information effectively.
Ability to develop, implement, and apply policies and procedures.
Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain technical specifications for business applications.
Conduct business requirements analysis and translate requirements into functional and technical specifications.
Draft, review, and finalize system integration requirements and application functionality.
Develop, maintain, and enhance application system interfaces.
Perform preventative maintenance on existing applications.
Initiate, develop, and maintain automated statistical reporting solutions.
Provide innovative IT solutions to address business challenges.
Monitor and evaluate the implementation of change requests.
Monitor, investigate, and resolve system faults and fault reports.
Administer user access, security permissions, and system controls.
Assess system strengths, weaknesses, risks, and integration capabilities.
Evaluate custom-developed solutions versus commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products and provide recommendations.
Design and implement database strategies, monitor database health, optimize performance, and plan for future capacity and scalability.

How to Apply

To apply, please email your application to:

Email Address: FOM70-2026@dffe.gov.za

Please note that this is a re-advertisement, and those who have previously applied will need to reapply to be considered.

This listing in context

What the 338 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.

Live permanent posts: 136
In Gauteng: 68
Closing within 7 days: 33

20% of the 136 live permanent posts we hold ask for Diploma (NQF 6). The commonest requirement is Degree (NQF 7), at 24%.

Live permanent posts stay open for a median of 13 days between posting and closing date.

Calculated by SetaJobs from the 338 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 146 opportunities in Gauteng.

What you'll need to apply

Send only the Z83 and your CV. Attaching certified copies now is not required, and an incomplete Z83 is the single commonest reason applications are rejected.

A completed Z83 form
Your CV

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What this kind of post involves

A permanent post is ongoing employment with no end date, carrying full benefits and, in the public service, a defined salary level with annual notch progression. These are advertised competitively and the selection process is considerably more formal than for programme placements.

How the selection usually runs

Applications are screened against the stated minimum requirements first, mechanically — not meeting one is fatal regardless of the rest of your application.
Shortlisted candidates are interviewed by a panel, and for many posts a competency assessment or practical exercise follows.
Verification of qualifications, criminal record and references happens before an offer, and it is a common point of delay.

What you leave with

Ongoing employment with benefits, and in government a position on a salary scale with a defined progression path.

Where this leads next

Notch progression within your level
Satisfactory annual performance assessment.
The next salary level up
Competing for an advertised post at that level — levels are attached to posts, not to people.
Supervisory or management post
Experience at the level below, plus the qualification the higher post specifies.

A typical route, not a guarantee — progression depends on vacancies, funding and your own performance.

Watch out for this

The screening is mechanical and happens before anyone reads your CV: the advert’s own application instructions are applied as written, and an incomplete or unsigned form is discarded whatever the rest of the application says.