GIS ANALYST REF NO: OTP 10/05/2023

CENTRE : Head Office: Bhisho

DUTIES : Design, Plan And Perform Gis Analyses To Address The Strategic Objectives Of The Provincial Departments. Develop spatial information applications according to the policies and procedures of OTP. Develop relevant spatial models according to stakeholder requirements. Facilitate the collection and capturing of spatial data from various formats and sources. Ensure the publishing of metadata onto the OTP website. Coordinate the design, development and creation of geospatial Web Applications. Conduct analysis and visualisation of data to meet the stated requirement and specifications. Manage and implement processes and procedures in terms of aerial and satellite images. Facilitate The Implementation Of Gis Systems To Maximise The Availability Of Information According To Stakeholder Requirements. Perform system audits and conduct a need analysis in terms of GISc Technology requirements. Develop and implement project plans, according to the operational and project requirements to ensure delivery within the agreed timelines. Draft Terms of Reference for GIS projects to ensure the parties involved share and accomplish a common goal. Continuously Monitor Trends And Developments In Gis Systems To Recommend Appropriate Interventions. Research, investigate and advise on the feasibility of the latest GIS technologies. Recommend and compile appropriate plans to respond to the research problem. Develop innovative methods/technologies for solving spatial data problems. Research and implement latest GIS standards. Develop training manuals for end users on skills regarding innovative GISc Technology. Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short-term assignments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational requirements and return on investment.

ENQUIRIES : Ms N. Mafu at 082 562 2347/Mr N. Mhlawuli at 076 783 6993/Ms Nomthandazo Xesha at 060 584 4059
For e-Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@ecotp.gov.za

APPLICATIONS : Applicants can apply using e-Recruitment system which is available on www.ecprov.gov.za or https://ecprov.gov.za/; https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za/ or email their applications and quote the reference number of the post in the subject of the email to: recruitment@ecotp.gov.za. No faxed will be accepted, No Hand Delivered applications will be accepted

CLOSING DATE : 02 June 2023. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

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NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a duly complete New Z83 form (effective 01 January 2021) obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not downloadable and therefore not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on interview day. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview: should you be in possession of a foreign qualification; it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) when submitted. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify your application. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify your application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the EC CoGTA Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Targets of the department will be adhered to. For SMS (Senior Management Service) Posts: In terms of DPSA Directive on compulsory capacity development, mandatory training, and minimum entry requirements for members of the Senior Management Level for SMS appointments, it is a requirement for applicants to have obtained a pre-entry Certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) for entry into the SMS posts and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. this certificate is to be submitted on the interview day. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12/24 months. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups and youth are encouraged to apply. Employment equity targets of the department will be adhered to.