POST 06/13 : CONTROL GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE (GISc) TECHNOLOGIST (EPWP) (GRADE A) REF NO: 2024/13
POST 06/13 : CONTROL GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE (GISc) TECHNOLOGIST (EPWP) (GRADE A) REF NO: 2024/13
CLOSING DATE : 01 March 2024 at 16H00
SALARY : R831 309 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the OSD)
CENTRE : Head Office (Pretoria)
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REQUIREMENTS :
- Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and 3 to 4 years GISc or related Bachelor Degree.
- Minimum of 6 years post qualification GISc Technologist experience.
- Compulsory registration with South African Geomatics Council (SAGC)/PLATO as a GISc Technologist.
- Knowledge of programme and project management.
- GISc, legal and operational compliance.
- GISc implementation. Standards development.
- Policy formulation.
- GISc operational communication.
- Process knowledge and skills.
- Maintenance skills and knowledge.
- Spatial modelling and analysis knowledge.
- Technical consulting.
- Mobile equipment operating skills.
- System skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Creativity.
- Selfmanagement skills.
- Communication skills (verbal and written).
- Language proficiency.
- Computer literacy.
- Change management skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Knowledge management skills.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Willing to travel throughout South Africa.
- Willing to adapt to a work schedule in accordance with office requirements.
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DUTIES : CONTROL GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE
- Design, plan and perform advanced GISc analysis to address organizations strategic objectives.
- Undertake spatial modelling.
- Facilitate the collection and capturing of spatial data from various formats and sources.
- Ensure the publishing of metadata.
- Coordinate the design, development and creation of geospatial databases.
- Conduct analysis and visualization of data to meet the stated requirements.
- Manage and implement image processes and procedures.
- Undertake operational and project requirement.
- Maintain GIS unit effectiveness.
- Develop and manage spatial information applications within organizational process.
- Provide access to spatial information and Geographic Information Services to all clients in the Department.
- Develop training manual end users on skills regarding to GISc 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.
- Provide stakeholder management services.
- Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives.
- Monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives.
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- Provide GIS implementation support.
- Support GIS and technical systems audit.
- Support the systems requirements analysis.
- Participate in cost benefit analysis exercises.
- Facilitate the development of process models and workflow diagrams.
- Ensure implementation of GIS standards.
- Draft Terms of Reference for GIS projects.
- Manage maps production and customize to meet client needs accordingly.
- Research, investigate and advise on new GIS technologies.
- Advise on research viability and feasibility.
- Recommend and compile appropriate plan to respond to the research problem.
- Develop new methods / technologies for solving spatial data problems.
- Research and implement new GIS standards.
ENQUIRIES : Mr GR Brijman Tel No: (012) 492 3092
How To Apply?
Interested candidates can submit their Z83 application Form with relevant documents to: Head Office Applications: The Director-General, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001 or CGO Building, Corner Bosman and Madiba Street, Pretoria.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms NP Mudau