SENIOR GEOMATICS OFFICER REF NO: 3/2/1/2023/251
Directorate: Mapping Services

CENTRE : Western Cape (Cape Town / Mowbray)

DUTIES : Capturing of different geospatial data into the Integrated Topographic Data. Interpret imagery and map the topographical features. Implement the topological rules as defined. Capture the metadata for the topographic features. Classify and map the identified land cover classes by interpreting imagery. Quality check the accuracy of mapped land cover classes in accordance with requirements. Perform data manipulation according to the requirements and import to the database. Ensure maintain the geospatial data security in the database. Check all the errors found in the tape library (Hardware, Software). Check the security of the archives tapes at the storage and verify that are readable. Process and report on all the captured aerial imagery spatial flight plan (Photo, flight lines and boundary) in the database. Process the captured aerial imagery ground position system data into the database according to the allocated aerial imagery job. Acquire, process and produce geospatial information for all mapping purposes. Edit and manipulate geospatial data for creating maps. Prepare and import all the geospatial data for maps spatial environment. Process captured geographic names and other data required to produce a map. Apply defined cartographic generalization principles in producing the maps. Ensure compliance to standards and specifications at all times. Conduct and apply photogrammetric absolute orientation of aerial imagery in accordance with standards and specifications. Capture and validate elevation data in accordance with standards and specifications. Perform quality and data verification on data at all times. Assist with archival of the final maps and geospatial data. Disseminate, promote and assure quality of geospatial information and services to clients. Provide correct geospatial information, create awareness and quality to clients in accordance with service delivery standards. Engage in awareness of geospatial information with internal and external clients. Prepare datasets of products and services for established vendors and district municipalities under limited supervision. Assist with stock management and stock recounts. Prepare and send invoices and quotations to clients. Perform administrative and related functions. Acquire, validate and process ancillary data for topographic mapping purposes. Collect and prepare base materials for field annotation for each map. Source the latest geospatial ancillary data and identify the changes detected on the previous edition map. Prepare digital field annotation and provide a list of features to be verified in the field. Process all the captured ancillary data by authenticating its accuracy for geographic names and their positions in the Integrated Topographic Data.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Y Rasonti Tel No: (021) 658 4300 / Ms M Denner Tel No: (021) 658 4334
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X10, Mowbray 7710 or hand delivered during office hours to: 14 Long Street, 5th Floor, Cape Town, 8001.

NOTE : African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and African and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.