GISc Technologist Production Grade A

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 472,000 - 507,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Human Settlements in Johannesburg is seeking a GIS professional to conduct all GISc technical functions, collect and capture data, and design spatial databases. You will manipulate data with QA processes and publish data in a web GIS system for access by clients.

The role requires a GIS degree, PLATO registration, and a valid licence, with strong ESRI GIS skills and leadership abilities for project work.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus 3–4 years GIS degree or related bachelor’s degree 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).

Responsibilities

• Conduct all GISc technical functions.
• Design and implement a spatial database to store datasets.
• Data manipulation and analysis including quality assurance.
• Publish data into a web-based GISc system and provide access to clients.

Skills

GIS skills

Geospatial analysis

Legal compliance

Problem solving

Decision making

Financial management

Team leadership

Conflict management

Education

GIS degree

PLATO registration

Tools

ESRI GIS

Job description

• Package : R 471 720.00 -R 507 000.00 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
• Enquiries : Ms Miyelani Tshabalala 063 691 4046

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.

Notes :

• The Department is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates whose appointment will promote representativity in line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.
• NB: Post Notes: 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.

Employer :

Department of Human Settlements

Location :

Johannesburg

Closing Date :

30-10-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Grade 12 plus three (3) to four (4) years GIS degree recognized by SAQA or related bachelor’s degree coupled with 3 years post Technologist experience?

Do you have compulsory registration with PLATO?

Are you in a possession of a valid driver’s licence?

Do you have strong GIS skills with two or more GIS packages (e.g. ESRI)?