CONTROL GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE (GISC) TECHNOLOGIST (GRADE A – C) REF NO: 3/2/1/2023/277
Directorate: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Services

CENTRE : Mpumalanga (Mbombela)

DUTIES : Design, plan and perform advanced GISc analysis to address organizations strategic objectives. Undertake spatial modelling. Facilitate the collection and capturing of spatial data from various formats and sources. Ensure the publishing of metadata. Coordinate the design, development and creation of geospatial databases. Conduct analysis and visualization of data to meet the stated requirements. Manage and implement image processes and procedures. Undertake operational and project requirement. Maintain GIS unit effectiveness. Develop and manage spatial information applications within organizational process. Provide access to spatial information and Geographic Information Services to all clients in the Department. Develop training manual end users on skills regarding to GISc all times. Ensure interoperability between systems to maximize efficiency. Publish data into a web based GISc system to provide geographical information through the internet. Ensure easy access to spatial information at all times. Document GISc processes. Provide stakeholder management services. 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. Monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives. Provide GIS implementation support. Support GIS and technical systems audit. Support the systems requirements analysis. Participate in cost benefit analysis exercises. Facilitate the development of process models and workflow diagrams. Ensure implementation of GIS standards. Draft Terms of Reference for GIS projects. Manage maps production and customize to meet client needs accordingly. Conduct research. Research, investigate and advise 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.

ENQUIRIES : Mr W Mambana Tel No: (013) 754 8074 / Mr D Moffet Tel No: (013) 754 8098
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X11305, Mbombela, 1200 or hand delivered to: 17 Van Rensburg Street, Bateleur Office Park, 7th floor Block E, Mbombela, 1200

NOTE : Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
CLOSING DATE : 11 April 2023 at 16:00