CONTROL GISc TECHNOLOGIST (GRADE A-B) REF NO: 017099
Directorate: Geographic Information Systems

CENTRE : Johannesburg

DUTIES : Develop and manage spatial information applications within the organizational process. Provide access to Spatial Information and Geographic Information Services to all clients in the (Gauteng Sector Departments and local Government). Develop training manual 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. Ensure easy access to spatial information at all times. Document GISc processes undertaken during optimisation and integration. Undertake spatial modelling. Coordinate and manage the design, development and creation of geospatial databases. Research investigate and advice on new GIS technologies. Develop new methods/technologies for solving spatial data problems. Research and implement new GIS standards. Undertake system audit. Undertake requirements analysis. Undertake cost-benefit analysis. Develop process model and workflows diagram. Ensure implementation of GIS Standards. Draft Terms of Reference for GIS projects. Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives. Perform Quality Assurance of all the data and information products for the Gauteng Geoportal. Assist with the procurement process for the GIS Directorate. Assist GIS Server administration and publishing webservices in the GIS portal.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Tshepo Rasego Tel No: (011) 355 6450

NOTE : The completed signed new Z83 must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) only and at least three (3) contactable referees quoting the relevant reference number. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Gauteng Office of the Premier reserve the right to utilise practical exercise / test for non-SMS positions and during the recruitment process (candidates who are shortlisted will be informed accordingly) to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). Gauteng Office of the Premier (OoP) reserves the right to cancel the filling / not fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. We thank all applicants for their interest. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by department. Following the interview and the technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency assessments tools. NB. Requirement for all SMS posts, Nyukela Programme: Prior to appointment, a candidate would be required to complete the Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme.