GIS Technician Control Grade B
Kwazulu Natal Department Of Cooperative Governance And Traditional Affairs
- Location
- Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
- Salary (as advertised)
- R970 731 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This is an editorial rewrite of a job description for the position of Chief Directorate: Municipal Planning within the Kwazulu Natal Department Of Cooperative Governance And Traditional Affairs. The role is situated within the Directorate: Geospatial Information Service. The position offers a salary of R970 731 per annum (OSD) and is based in Pietermaritzburg. This senior role is responsible for coordinating and implementing the department's geospatial programmes and services, providing spatial intelligence, and supporting various provincial development and service delivery initiatives. **What you will do** The successful candidate will have the following key responsibilities: * Manage, supervise, and perform technical GISc activities. * Maintain the effectiveness of the GIS unit. * Perform people management duties. * Conduct functional requirement analysis and research. * Coordinate and implement KZN COGTA's geospatial programmes and services. * Manage enterprise GIS platforms and maintain the Integrated Land Information System (ILIS). * Develop and support geospatial dashboards. * Coordinate the georeferencing of strategic provincial projects. * Provide spatial intelligence to support government planning and decision-making. * Support key initiatives such as the District Development Model (DDM), Municipal Local Economic Development (MLED), Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Climate Change adaptation, municipal infrastructure, and service delivery projects. * Provide GIS support to municipalities through training, advisory services, data management, and capacity-building. * Conduct spatial analysis and produce maps and analytical reports. * Support disaster management and resilience planning. * Coordinate stakeholder engagements and GIS projects. * Drive the adoption of innovative geospatial technologies to improve governance, monitoring, reporting, and service delivery across the province. **Requirements (from the original advert)** The ideal candidate must, at a minimum, be in possession of: * A recognised Diploma in GISc, Cartography or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. * 6-year post qualification Technical (GISc) experience. * Compulsory registration with SAGC as a GISc Technician. * A valid driver’s licence. * **Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required:** * Knowledge of: Geo-database implementation; understanding of GIS applications and spatial data; theory, principles, and practices of GIS; GIS standards; GIS software applications; GIS software customisations; basic understanding of technologies such as GPS, Photogrammetry and remote sensing; projections; principles of cartography. * Problem solving and analysis skills. * Decision making skills. * Team work skills. * Analytical skills. * Creativity skills. * Self-management skills. * Customer service skills. * Communication and interpersonal skills. * Planning, organising and execution skills. * Project Management skills. * Computer skills. **Who should apply** This role is suited for experienced GISc professionals with a recognised Diploma in GISc, Cartography, or a relevant SAQA-recognised qualification. Applicants should have at least 6 years of post-qualification technical GISc experience and must be compulsorily registered with SAGC as a GISc Technician, also possessing a valid driver’s licence. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of GIS theory, practices, standards, software, and related technologies, coupled with strong problem-solving, decision-making, analytical, and communication skills. They should be proficient in managing technical GIS activities, leading teams, conducting research, and coordinating complex geospatial programmes to support provincial planning, development, and service delivery. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/kwazulu-natal-department-of-cooperative-governance-and-traditional-affairs-vacancies-2#spani-ref-22-1-3-6-3-44-2026-mp Source: govpage
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