Gisc Technologist Producti on Grade a

Overview

GISc Technologist sought by the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements in Johannesburg to conduct spatial data collection, analysis and database design.

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus three (3) to four (4) years GIS degree or related bachelor’s degree coupled with 3 years post Technologist experience.
• Compulsory registration with PLATO.
• Possession of a valid driver’s licence.
• Strong GIS skills with two or more GIS packages (e.g. ESRI).
• Ability to use science and Technology effectively and critically.
• Knowledge of legal compliance.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Conflict management.
• Decision making.
• Financial management.
• Team leadership.
• Conflict management.

Duties

• Conduct all GISc technical functions.
• Collect and capture of data from various formats and sources.
• Design and implement a spatial database to store the required datasets.
• Data manipulation and analysis including quality assurance.
• Creation and maintenance of spatial data topology and attributes, format manipulation.
• Apply geo-referencing, datum and projection transformations.
• Providing technical support relating to software and data usage to geographic information system (GISc) users.
• Design, develop and create geo-databases, maps and other related project.
• Promote and participate in stakeholder relations.
• Maintain GISc unit effectiveness.
• Develop Geographical Information Science (GISc) spatial information tools within organization process.
• Provide access to Spatial Information and Geographic Information Services to all clients in the Department.
• Train end users on skills regarding to GISc at all times.
• Ensure interoperability between systems to maximize efficiency.
• Publish data into a web based GISc system to provide Geographical Information through the internet.
• Facilitate GISc implementation.
• Undertake system audit.
• Undertake requirements analysis.
• Undertake cost benefit analysis.
• Develop process model and workflows diagram.
• Implement GIS standards.
• Draft Terms of Reference for GIS projects.
• Conduct research on new GIS technologies.
• Research, investigate and advice on new GIS technologies.
• Advise on research viability and feasibility.
• Recommend and compile appropriate plan to respond to the research problem.
• Develop new methods/technologies for solving spatial data problems.
• Research and implement new GIS standards. Governance.
• Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources.
• Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational requirements and return on investment; and Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives.

How to apply

Please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/

Enquiries: Ms. Miyelani Tshabalala at 063 691 4046

Notes

Employment Equity targets apply: preference will be given to suitably qualified African males, Indian males, Coloured males and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Youth candidates are encouraged to apply. Requirement of applications: No late applications will be considered. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. 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. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications should be submitted strictly online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za and it should be accompanied by a new Z83 and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Certified copies of qualifications, Identity and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. For all SMS positions, the successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government and possession of the SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is required prior to appointment. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov. za/training course/sms pre-entry-programme/. Following the interview and exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency- based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic management and development for SMS posts. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). OTHER POSTS