GISc TECHNOLOGIST (PRODUCTION) GRADE A-C

Requirements

• Applications must be in possession of a Degree in GISc related qualification plus 3 years relevant post qualification GISc experience.
• Compulsory registration with SAGC/PLATO as a GISc Technologist.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: knowledge of human settlements and physical planning environment.
• Knowledge of the Land Information System (LIS) and Human Settlements Master Spatial Plan (MSP).
• Able to use science and technology effectively and critically;
• Strong GIS skills with two or more GIS packages;
• Analytical, statistical and Mathematical skills;
• Project Management skills;
• Programme and project management;
• Research and development;
• Knowledge of legal compliance;
• Technical report writing;
• Creating high performance culture;
• Networking;
• Ability to solve problems;
• Collect, organize and critically evaluate information;
• Organization and management skills

Duties

• Design and implement a spatial database to store the required datasets;
• Apply geo-referencing, datum and projection transformations;
• Design, develop and create goe-databases, maps and other related projects;
• Provide access to Spatial Information and Geographic Information Services to all clients in the department;
• Ensure interoperability between systems to maximize efficiency;
• Publish data into a web based GISc system to provide Geographical Information through the internet;
• Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives;
• Management of financial and human resources, Develop process model and workflows diagram;
• Research, investigate and advise on new GIS technologies.

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.