GIS Specialist: WEB Services

Overview

GIS Specialist at the Department of Education Head Office in Mbombela, managing departmental GIS web services and spatial data for R932,292 per annum.

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) as recognized by SAQA in Information Technology / Computer Science / BSc or equivalent qualifications plus 3 years relevant experience.
• Experience in GIS database administration, GIS web application development and/or spatial analysis and data extraction will be considered.
• Experience in working with Arc Gis or Arc lMS.
• Project management.
• Knowledge of Government legislation regarding spatial information.
• Experience in the educational sector will be an advantage.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving abilities.
• Excellent client liaison skills.
• Sound teamwork and human relation capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and expended working hours.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Duties

• Manage, maintain and support the departmental GIS services.
• Identify and acquire spatial and non-spatial data from various sources.
• Prepare data for use in the GIS environment.
• Use static information and non-spatial information to create spatial data.
• Compile and print reports and maps based on the spatial analysis.
• Responsible for business report writing and spatial data presentations.
• Promote the use of GIS and spatial analysis in the planning and monitoring of in-house development.
• Represent the department on departmental, provincial and national level.

How to apply

Should be uploaded via the following link https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms. M Tebeila Tel No: (013) 766 5566.

Notes

Applications should be submitted on the latest Form Z.83, obtainable from any Public Service Department. Applications must in all cases be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV only. Only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. The filling of posts will be done in terms of the Department’s approved Employment Equity Plan. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short-listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Education within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. 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. OTHER POSTS