MANAGER: DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION (GIS)
DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
REF: PED/DEM/GIS/01
The successful incumbent will report to the Senior Manager: Development Planning.

Duties: Lead, oversee and coordinate the operations of the GIS Section in terms of the applicable legislation and Council Policies ● Oversee staff, coordinate work activities and office resources ● Ensure knowledge and skills transfer ● Initiate the development of strategies, policies, and guidelines ● Developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (“SOP’s”) in relation to the Section and GIS Functionality ● Manage, coordinate and control the implementation of short, medium and long term plans and objectives of the Section in accordance with the Municipality’s policies and strategies associated with Geographic Information Systems (“GIS”) and Management Information Systems (“MIS”) ● Manages, coordinates and controls the key performance outcomes indicators and outcomes of personnel within the Section ● Provision of inputs into capital and operating budgets, and controls expenditure against the approved budget of the Section ● Responsible for project management and contract management of Service Providers for the Section ● Implementation, management and overseeing of procedures, systems and controls to enhance productivity and specific work sequence associated with the GIS Functionality ● Applies technical and specialist knowledge and principles to manage, oversee, control and co-ordinate the application, development, definitions and maintenance of the Municipality’s GIS database ● Manages, coordinates and controls the key performance indicators associated with the provision of quality and capable Management Information Systems (“MIS”), which include but are not limited to Town Planning Applications Management Systems (“TPAMS”) and the Building Plan Asset Management Systems (“BPAMS”).

Job related enquiries: Mr. Craig Alexander 021 808 8196
General enquiries: Ms. Lucretia Koegelenberg 021 808 8102 or Ms. Evan Williams 021 808 8059
Salary: R 621 310.80 – R 806 506.36 Plus benefits

Applications, clearly marked and accompanied by the application form, a comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications, licenses and the details of contactable referees, must be emailed to the Human Resource Management Services at Stellenbosch Municipality at the following email address specifically linked to the above Directorate: pedjobs@stellenbosch.gov.za

Your application must be completed on an official application form of Stellenbosch Municipality and will not be considered if not submitted. Application forms can be found on the Stellenbosch Municipal website https://stellenbosch.gov.za

Applications for the above-mentioned vacancy must be sent via the given email. If not, it will not be considered. No hand-delivered or posted applications will be considered.

Please note: By applying for this position, the candidate consents to verification checks of qualifications, criminal records and must be willing to be subjected to a rigorous evaluation process. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged and no supporting documentation will be returned.

Canvassing with Councillors or any other decision-maker/ member of the Selection Committee, is not permitted and proof thereof will result in disqualification of your application.

Closing date: 7 August 2023

Stellenbosch Municipality is an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. The requirements of the Employment Equity Act will be considered as part of the selection criteria/process. If you do not hear from us within ten (10) weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. For more details on vacancies, visit our website www.stellenbosch.gov.za. The Council reserves the right not to make an appointment and to add/amend/change the salary package.