Gis Officer

eThekwini Municipality; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Durban seeks a GIS Data Capture Specialist to maintain Corporate Geographic Information System data and provide technical support. Candidates should possess a Diploma in related fields and have 2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include data manipulation, spatial analysis, and user support, keeping up with GIS technology advancements.

Qualifications

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Surveying or Town Planning or GIS or equivalent qualification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 2 Years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Capture and manipulate corporate spatial and attribute data.
• Perform technical and spatial analysis on digital and hardcopy information.
• Perform manipulation, conversion or translation of data to usable formats.
• Maintain comprehensive records of GIS work completed.
• Provide basic GIS end user support.
• Keep abreast of GIS technology advancements.

Skills

Problem solving

Planning and organising

Information management

Data capture

Data exchange

Database Design & Management

GIS Systems and software

Spatial awareness

Spatial analysis

Education

Diploma in Surveying or Town Planning or GIS

Job description

Job Purpose

To capture, maintain and disseminate Corporate Geographic Information System (GIS) data and provide GIS technical support to different projects.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Capture and manipulate corporate spatial and attribute data.
• Perform technical and spatial analysis on digital and hardcopy information.
• Perform manipulation, conversion or translation of data to usable formats.
• Maintain comprehensive records of GIS work completed.
• Provide basic GIS end user support.
• Keep abreast of GIS technology advancements.

Competencies

• Problem solving.
• Planning and organising.
• Information management.
• Data capture.
• Data exchange.
• Database Design & Management.
• GIS Systems and software.
• Spatial awareness.
• Spatial analysis.

Essential Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Surveying or Town Planning or Geographical Information Systems (GIS) or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 2 Years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in Surveying or Town Planning or Geographical Information Systems (GIS) or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• 3 Years relevant experience.