PRINCIPAL GEOMATICS OFFICER
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Job Details
Published date: March 29, 2023 | |
Closing date: April 11, 2023 |
Contact Details
Ms B Semoli | |
(021) 658 4300 | |
Mowbray, Western Cape |
Description
PRINCIPAL GEOMATICS OFFICER REF NO: 3/2/1/2023/273
Directorate: Imagery and Topographic Data
CENTRE : Western Cape (Mowbray)
DUTIES : Capture different geospatial data into the integrated Topographic system. Interpret imagery and map the topographical features. Ensure topological rules are applied in accordance with the topographic standard. Document the processes for application of topographical rules. Ensure all topographic features metadata is captured. Map the land cover classes in accordance with the defined standard. Perform geospatial data analysis according to the requirements. Quality check the accuracy of mapped land cover classes in accordance with requirements. Ensure compliance to the standards in maintaining geospatial in the database. Monitor availability of archive tapes. Contribute / participate in the development of procedure and standard documents. Provide reports on the monitoring of the Tape Library equipments and software. Ensure random checks on readability of archive tapes. Extract and provide geospatial data from the database. Process the aerial imagery spatial flight plan data (photo, flightlines and boundary) in the database and provide a report. Provide report on all completed and published vector data to Integrated Topographic Information System (ITIS) for aerial Imagery. All aerial imagery ground position system data files must be stored in the database according to the defined structure. Acquire, process and produce geospatial information for all mapping purposes. Source, edit and manipulate geospatial data for creating maps. Prepare, validate and import geospatial data for map spatial environment. Validate the processed geographic names and ancillary data. Ensure application of defined cartographic generalization principles to enhance geospatial data during map production. Ensure compliance to standards and specifications at all times. Undertake photogrammetric absolute orientation of aerial imagery in accordance with standards and specifications. Validate the captured elevation data in accordance with standards and specifications. Perform quality check and verify accuracy of processed data as required. Archive the final maps and geospatial data in accordance with the standard. Disseminate, promote and assure quality of geospatial information and services to clients. Provide and ensure correctness of geospatial information to clients in accordance with service delivery standards. Create awareness to internal and external clients. Report on quality related issues and participate in processes to assure quality. Assist with the renewal of service level agreements with vendors and district municipalities. Assist with the revision of datasets of products and services for established vendors and district municipalities. Assist with stock management and stock reconciliations. Maintain copyright of geospatial information. Ensure correctness of invoices and quotations. Perform administrative and related functions. Provide advice to clients on the use of products and services including the Geoportal. Acquire, validate and process ancillary data for topographic mapping purposes. Verify and ensure all geospatial data and materials for field annotation are accurate for each map. Use the different ancillary geospatial data and verify all the changes detected on previous edition map are recorded. Prepare a report with all the queries classified from digital field annotation for each map. Source ancillary data and authenticate the geographic names and their geographic position in a map. Ensure all captured and processed ancillary data meets the requirements and available in the database (Integrated Topographic Data).
ENQUIRIES : Ms B Semoli Tel No: (021) 658 4300
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X10, Mowbray 7710 or hand delivered during office hours to: 14 Long Street, 1st Floor, Cape Town, 8001.
NOTE : African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and African and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
CLOSING DATE : 11 April 2023 at 16:00
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Certificate in Geomatics or Survey Officer Certificate. Minimum of 6 years post qualification experience in geomatics, geospatial or cadastral environment. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of surveying, photogrammetry, cartography, geo-spatial information science. Good Geographical Information Science (GIS) knowledge regarding data capture, structuring and manipulation. Knowledge of aerial photo interpretation for topographic mapping. Knowledge in feature identification and data representation. Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems software. Performance Management and Monitoring. Theory, principles, and practices of standards. Job related skills: Problem solving and analysis skills, Decision-making skills, Team leadership skills, Creativity skills, Customer focus and responsiveness skills, Communication skills, Computer skills, Planning and organising skills, Conflict Management skills and Negotiation skills.