Control GISC Technologist Grade B

SALARY : R1 052 553 per annum

CLOSING DATE : 11 April 2025

REF NO: CHTR/35

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS :

• A three-to-four-year GISC or related Bachelor’s degree.
• Compulsory registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC).
• Six (6) years of post-qualification GISc Technologist experience. Experience in Enterprise GIS Administration.
• Experience in Spatial and statistical analysis and development of information products like analytics dashboards, story maps etc.
• Experience in administration, licensing and application development on ArcGIS online and ArGIS Portal.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word.
• GIS software packages.
• Driver’s License.
• Travelling.
• Generic Competencies: Strategic Management and direction. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Team Leadership. Analytical skills. Creativity. Self-management. Financial Management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication and listening skills. Computer skills. Delegation and development of others. Planning organising and execution. Ability to manage conflict. Language proficiency. Knowledge management. Negotiation skills. Change management. Technical Competencies: In-depth knowledge of: Programme and project management. Legal and operational compliance. Process knowledge and skills. Maintenance skills and knowledge. Systems skills. Geo-Database design and analysis knowledge. Research and development. Creating high performance organisational culture. Technical consulting. Accountability.

DUTIES : 

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Develop and manage spatial information applications for line function.
• Ensure interoperability between systems to maximise efficiency. Publish data into a web based GISc system.
• Document GISc processes undertaken during optimization and integration. Undertake spatial modelling.
• Coordinate and manage the design, development and creation of geospatial databases. Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources and continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to the line function duties.
• Management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the GISc environment/ services.
• Allocate, control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management.
• Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base and manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve line function objectives.
• Undertake requirements analysis where GIS projects are deployed. Undertake cost benefit analysis and ensure implementation of GIS Standards.
• Research, investigate and advice on new GIS technologies.
• Develop new methods/ technologies for solving spatial data problems.
• Support provinces and municipalities to build GIS capabilities. Analyse Municipal Spatial Planning tools to guide Strategic Integrated Planning.
• Support line function to roll out the DDM Spatialisation guideline.
• Develop and maintain the Integrated Development Planning Information Management System (IDPIMS).

ENQUIRIES : Ms A Ngwenya Tel No: (012) 334 0600 / 079 8917 995

APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: Recruit7@phakipersonnel.co.za

For application enquiries contact: Akhona Mjajubana Tel No: (011) 941 1953

Apply here: https://www.cogta.gov.za/index.php/2025/03/29/control-gisc-technologist-grade-b/