Senior Gis Data Analyst

eThekwini Municipality; Durban; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Durban seeks a GIS Technician to manage and maintain the spatial representation of their electrical network. The role involves using GIS to enhance data accuracy and resolve customer queries about the network infrastructure. Candidates must have a diploma in Cartography or Geo Information Science with relevant experience. Competitive salary and opportunities for development are offered.

Responsibilities

• Capturing and maintaining a spatial representation of eThekwini Electricity assets in GIS.
• Providing technical information for network equipment failures and faults.
• Importing surveyed infrastructure data into GIS to enhance spatial accuracy.
• Liaising with various stakeholders for asset verification in GIS.
• Analyzing GIS datasets to identify inconsistencies.

Skills

Organisational awareness

Problem solving

Planning and organising

Data capture

GIS Systems and software

Spatial analysis

Interpersonal relationships

Communication

Education

Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Cartography or Geo Information science and Technology

Degree (NQF Level 7) in Cartography or Geo Information science and Technology

Job description

Job Purpose

Capturing and maintaining a fully connected high, medium and low voltage electrical network and communication network, in a Geographic Information System (GIS), and dissemination of the electrical network and associated attribute data.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Capturing and maintaining a spatial representation of eThekwini Electricity (EE) assets and equipment in the Enterprise GIS.
• Utilising mapping techniques to maintain a fully connected geometric network of the EE network reticulation infrastructure, in an electric specific enterprise domain geodatabase.
• Providing technical information and copies of records to assist when equipment failures or when faults occur in the network.
• Importing surveyed infrastructure data into the GIS to enhance the spatial accuracy of the electrical data and support structures.
• Addressing all internal and external customer queries on the electrical network infrastructure.
• Liaising with depot Superintendents, Clerk of Works, Planning Engineers, Network Control Technicians and Electricians at the works branches to verify the correctness of the assets and connectivity in the GIS.
• Analysing various GIS datasets to identify inconsistencies in the connected network reticulation dataset.
• Assisting with the maintenance of the system stored templates and providing input for data model changes in GIS.
• Providing input for the creation and maintenance of the Branches Standard Operating Procedures and training manuals.
• Conducting research into the location and GIS attribute data of overhead, underground and substation infrastructure, when there are data discrepancies.

Competencies

Organisational awareness.

Problem solving.

Planning and organising.

Data capture.

Data exchange.

GIS Systems and software.

Spatial analysis.

Interpersonal relationships.

Communication.

Action orientation.

Learning orientation

Problem solving.

Essential Requirements

Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Cartography or Geo Information science and Technology or

Geoinformatics or equivalent.

First Aid Certificate or to be obtained within 6 months from date of appointment.

Valid motor vehicle driving license.

Must be certified competent to enter substation and live enclosures.

4 Years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements

Degree (NQF Level 7) Cartography or Geo Information science and Technology or

Geoinformatics or equivalent.

Software certificate

Valid First Aid Certificate.

5 Years relevant experience.