POST 39/42 : CONTROL GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE (GISC) TECHNOLOGIST (GRADE A)

REF NO: 2024/98

SALARY : R873 840 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (Total package to be structured in

accordance with the rules of the OSD)

CENTRE : Head Office (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 Certificate and 3 to 4 years GISc or related Bachelor Degree. Minimum of 6 years

post qualification GISc Technologist experience. Compulsory registration with South African

Geomatics Council (SAGC) (previously known as PLATO) as a GISc Technologist or a GISc

Professional. Knowledge: Knowledge of programme and project management. GISc, legal and

operational compliance. GISc implementation. Standards development. Policy formulation.

GISc operational communication. Process knowledge and skills. Maintenance skills andknowledge. Spatial modelling and analysis knowledge. Research and development. GISc

applications. Creating high performance culture. Technical consulting. Skills: Strategic

management and direction. Mobile equipment operating skills. System skills. Analytical skills.

Creativity. Self-management skills. Communication skills (verbal and written). Language

proficiency. Computer literacy. Change management skills. Negotiation skills. Knowledge

management skills. A valid driver’s license. Willing to travel throughout South Africa. Willing to

adapt to a work schedule in accordance with office requirements.

DUTIES : Design, plan and perform advanced GISc analysis to address organizations strategic objectives.

Undertake spatial modelling. Facilitate the collection and capturing of spatial data from various

formats and sources. Ensure the publishing of metadata. Coordinate the design, development

and creation of geospatial databases. Conduct analysis and visualization of data to meet the

stated requirements. Manage and implement image processes and procedures. Undertake

operational and project requirement. Maintain GIS unit effectiveness. Develop and manage

spatial information applications within organizational process. Provide access to spatial

information and Geographic Information Services to all clients in the Department. Develop

training manual end users on skills regarding to GISc all times. Ensure interoperability between

systems to maximize efficiency. Publish data into a web based GISc system to provide

geographical information through the internet. Ensure easy access to spatial information at all

times. Document GISc processes. Provide stakeholder management services. 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. Monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations

and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental

objectives. Provide GIS implementation support. Support GIS and technical systems audit.

Support the systems requirements analysis. Participate in cost benefit analysis exercises.

Facilitate the development of process models and workflow diagrams. Ensure implementation

of GIS standards. Draft Terms of Reference for GIS projects. Manage maps production and

customize to meet client needs accordingly. Conduct research. Research, investigate and

advise 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.

ENQUIRIES : Mr G.R Brijman Tel No: (012) 492 3092

APPLICATIONS : Head Office Applications: The Director-General, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X65,

Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver at CGO Building, Corner Bosman and Madiba Street, Pretoria or

email to: Recruitment24-19@dpw.gov.za

FOR ATTENTION : Ms NP Mudau

CLOSING DATE : 08 November 2024 at 16H00

NOTE : Kindly take note that with effect from 01 January 2021, DPSA approved the new Z83 Application

Form (obtainable from any Public Service Department); applicants are requested to use the new

application form and the Z83 form must be fully completed signed and initialled when submitted

as failure to do so may result in their application being disqualified. With regard to completion

of new Z83 form, part A and B must be fully filled, Part C on method of correspondence and

contact details must be fully filled, two questions relating to condition that prevent reappointment

under part F must be fully answered. Page 1 must be initialled, and applicants will not be

disqualified if they only sign page 2. Failure to comply with the above, applicants will be

disqualified. To streamline the recruitment process to be more responsive to the public, as well

as to create more protective measures during the pandemic by avoiding over-crowding and curb

the costs incurred by applicants such measures should include the following regarding

certification: Please not note that applicants are not required to submit certified copies of

qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a

detailed Curriculum Vitae. The communication from HR of the department regarding

requirements of certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore only

shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the

day of the interview following communication from HR. The application for employment Form

(Z83) provides under the sectional “additional information” that candidates who are selected for

interviews will be requested to furnish additional certified information that may be requested to

make final decision. It must be borne in mind that when a document is certified as a true copy

of an original, the certifier only confirms it being a true copy of the original presented. Therefore,

the certification process does not provide validation of the authenticity of the original document.

The validation occurs when the documents is verified for authenticity. Regulation 67 (9) requires

the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and

these read with Regulations (57) (c) which requires the finalisation of Personnel Suitability

Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for

employment. Applications not complying with the above will be disqualified. Should you not have

heard from us within the next months, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Note: It

is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign and other qualifications are evaluated

by SAQA. Recognition of prior learning will only be considered on submission of proof by

candidates. Kindly note that appointment will be subject to verification of qualifications, any

disciplinary proceeding and a security clearance. Posted, hand delivered or email applications

will be accepted, late applications will not be accepted. Shortlisted candidates must be willing

to undergo normal vetting and verification processes. Should you not have heard from us within

the next months, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Applications must be

submitted as a single document/One attachment to the email addresses specified for each

position. (Kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15MB)

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