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Gisc Technologist Producti on Grade A
Directorate: Development Planning
Closes Friday 30 October 2026
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GIS technologist in the Development Planning directorate, Johannesburg. Leads GIS technical work, spatial data and mapping. Suits GIS degree holders with PLATO registration and 3 years' post-technolog
- Main duties include collecting and capturing data, designing spatial databases, creating maps, and publishing GIS data on the internet.
- Must have a GIS or related bachelor's degree (3 to 4 years) plus 3 years of post-technologist experience.
- Compulsory registration with PLATO and a valid driver's licence.
- Strong GIS skills with two or more GIS packages, such as ESRI.
- The post is based in Johannesburg in the Development Planning directorate.
- The salary is set under the OSD for Engineering Professions and is subject to checks of qualifications, registration and experience. The closing date is not stated in the text. Enquiries: Ms Miyelani Tshabalala on 063 691 4046. Reference: REFS/056658.
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Requirements
- Grade 12 plus three (3) to four (4) years GIS degree or related bachelor’s degree coupled with 3 years post Technologist experience.
- Compulsory registration with PLATO.
- Possession of a valid driver’s licence.
- Strong GIS skills with two or more GIS packages (e.g.
- ESRI).
- Ability to use science and Technology effectively and critically.
- Knowledge of legal compliance.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- Conflict management.
- Decision making.
- Financial management.
- Team leadership.
- Conflict management.
Duties
- Conduct all GISc technical functions.
- Collect and capture of data from various formats and sources.
- Design and implement a spatial database to store the required datasets.
- Data manipulation and analysis including quality assurance.
- Creation and maintenance of spatial data topology and attributes, format manipulation.
- Apply geo-referencing, datum and projection transformations.
- Providing technical support relating to software and data usage to geographic information system (GISc) users.
- Design, develop and create geo-databases, maps and other related project.
- Promote and participate in stakeholder relations.
- Maintain GISc unit effectiveness.
- Develop Geographical Information Science (GISc) spatial information tools within organization process.
- Provide access to Spatial Information and Geographic Information Services to all clients in the Department.
- Train end users on skills regarding to GISc at all times.
- Ensure interoperability between systems to maximize efficiency.
- Publish data into a web based GISc system to provide Geographical Information through the internet.
- Facilitate GISc implementation.
- Undertake system audit.
- Undertake requirements analysis.
- Undertake cost benefit analysis.
- Develop process model and workflows diagram.
- Implement GIS standards.
- Draft Terms of Reference for GIS projects.
- Conduct research on new GIS technologies.
- Research, investigate and advice 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.
- Governance.
- Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources.
- Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational requirements and return on investment; and Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives.
How to apply
Please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/
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Enquiries
Ms. Miyelani Tshabalala at 063 691 4046
Notes from the department
Employment Equity targets apply: preference will be given to suitably qualified African males, Indian males, Coloured males and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Youth candidates are encouraged to apply.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 154 · open the PDF
POST 36/171: GISC TECHNOLOGIST PRODUCTI ON GRADE A REF NO: REFS/056658 Directorate: Development Planning SALARY: R471 720 - R507 000 per annum, all-inclusive OSD package (i.e. Salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable Occupation Specific Dispensation for Engineering Professions and Related Occupations, subject to verification of qualifications, professional registration and appropriate recognisable experience CENTRE: Johannesburg REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 plus three (3) to four (4) years GIS degree or related bachelor’s degree coupled with 3 years post Technologist experience. Compulsory registration with PLATO. Possession of a valid driver’s licence. Strong GIS skills with two or more GIS packages (e.g. ESRI). Ability to use science and Technology effectively and critically. Knowledge of legal compliance. Problem solving and analysis. Conflict management. Decision making. Financial management. Team leadership. Conflict management. DUTIES: Conduct all GISc technical functions. Collect and capture of data from various formats and sources. Design and implement a spatial database to store the required datasets. Data manipulation and analysis including quality assurance. Creation and maintenance of spatial data topology and attributes, format manipulation. Apply geo-referencing, datum and projection transformations. Providing technical support relating to software and data usage to geographic information system (GISc) users. Design, develop and create geo-databases, maps and other related project. Promote and participate in stakeholder relations. Maintain GISc unit effectiveness. Develop Geographical Information Science (GISc) spatial information tools within organization process. Provide access to Spatial Information and Geographic Information Services to all clients in the Department. Train end users on skills regarding to GISc at all times. Ensure interoperability between systems to maximize efficiency. Publish data into a web based GISc system to provide Geographical Information through the internet. Facilitate GISc implementation. Undertake system audit. Undertake requirements analysis. Undertake cost benefit analysis. Develop process model and workflows diagram. Implement GIS standards. Draft Terms of Reference for GIS projects. Conduct research on new GIS technologies. Research, investigate and advice 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. Governance. Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources. Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational requirements and return on investment; and Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives. ENQUIRIES: Ms. Miyelani Tshabalala at 063 691 4046 NOTE: Employment Equity targets apply: preference will be given to suitably qualified African males, Indian males, Coloured males and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Youth candidates are encouraged to apply.