GISc TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION) GRADE A-C

Requirements

• Applicants must be in possession of a National Diploma in GISc, Cartography or relevant qualification plus a 3-year post qualification Technical (GISc) experience.
• Compulsory registration with PLATO as a GISc Technician.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
• Understanding of GIS applications and spatial data queries;
• Theory, principles and practices of GISc standards;
• Knowledge and capabilities of different GISc software’s;
• Understanding of technologies such as GPSc, Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing;
• Knowledge of GISc software applications;
• Knowledge of GISc software customizations;
• Knowledge of projections;
• Knowledge of principles of cartography;
• Problem solving and analysis;
• Decision making;
• Teamwork;
• Analytical skills;
• Creativity;
• Self-management;
• Customer service;
• Communication and interpersonal skills;
• Advanced computer skills;
• Planning, organizing and execution skills;
• Language proficiency;
• Project management;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Honest;
• Integrity, Ability to work extra hours.

Duties

• Perform technical GISc activities;
• Maintain GISc unit effectiveness;
• People management;
• Functional requirement analysis.

How to apply

For attention:Mr. TW Khalishwayo

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Notes from the department

• Directions to applicants:
• Applicants using the manual application process must ensure that the new Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service institution) is completed, duly signed and initialed, a detailed curriculum vitae, as failure to do so may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources.
• Applicants are discouraged from sending applications through registered mail because the Department will not be responsible for non-collection of these applications.
• No late applications will be accepted.
• Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement.
• If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in the disqualification of your application.
• NB:
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Applications not submitted on the fully completed new Z83 application forms will not considered.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and the interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioral preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.