GISc TECHNOLOGIST PRODUCTION GRADE A

Department of Environment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Environment in Johannesburg is seeking a GISc Technologist. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in GISc, minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, and be registered with SAGC. Responsibilities include technical spatial activities, data analysis, and map development. Applications must be submitted online or in person with required documents before the closing date.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in geographical information support services.
• Compulsory registration as a GISc Technologist with SAGC.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical spatial activities for infrastructure planning.
• Analyze data and implement quality assurance.
• Develop maps and compile reports.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Good written and verbal communication

Interpersonal relations

People management

GIS operational communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in GISc

Job description

• Enquiries : Mr. Rassy Rasemetse Tel: [phone] 815 5191

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus a Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in GISc or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. Minimum of 3 years’ experience post qualification (experience in geographical information support services). Compulsory registration with South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) (previously known as PLATO) as a GISc Technologist. A valid driver’s license. COMPETENCES: Computer Literacy, Good written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal relations, people management. GISc implementation and standards, GIS operational communication, knowledge and application consulting. Strategic management and direction. Knowledge of Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007, Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations, National Environmental Management Act of 1998, relevant Provincial Land and Administration Legislation. National Archives and Records Service Act of 1996. GP IDMS Framework.

Duties :

• Perform technical spatial activities for infrastructure planning through the utilization of information systems, Collect credible data from different sources. Capture data and update on a regular basis on required formats. Analyze data according to application requirements. Implement quality assurance. Contribute to the design of an appropriate spatial database for infrastructure planning in line with existing systems. Document functional and user requirements. Identify gap analysis. Verify spatial data. Update information. Capture metadata records. Produce fully functional maps customized to requirements of users. Compile reports. Spatial services. Develop maps. Collect and update all changes in terms of the comprehensive physical resources framework of the department. Confirm land and building locations. Extract data and prepare reports.

Notes :

• To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professinaljobcentre.gov.za or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Main entrance 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House Johannesburg. All manual applications must include a completed, initialed and signed NEW Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications submitted on an OLD Z83 form will not be accepted. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. The department will not accept applications sent through email or fax . Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts, or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganization of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. NB: For assistance with online applications, visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Maponya Mall at Thuso House next to Home Affairs. It is the Department’s intention to promote retrospectivity (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. Department’s intention is to promote equity through the filling of posts in line with the Departments’ Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds, Indians and People living with disabilities are encouraged apply). No late applications will be considered. The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Environment

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date : 04-07-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have Grade 12 plus a Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in GISc or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA?

Do you have 3 years’ experience post qualification (experience in geographical information support services)?

Are you registered as a GISc Technologist with South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) (previously known as PLATO)

Do you have a valid driver’s licence?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.