Senior 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

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.