Control GISc Technician at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose

Department of the Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage and supervise operational GISc activities and perform advanced technical GISc activities within the Department. This post is stationed in Cape Town.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in GISc, Cartography or relevant qualification
• A minimum of 6 years post qualification technical GISc experience
•  Compulsory registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a GISc technician
• A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation

• Experience in environmental and town planning.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage, supervise and perform technical GISc activities
•  Maintain effectiveness within the GIS unit; Governance
• Financial Management; People Management
•  Functional requirement analysis
• Research.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

• Geographic Information Science
•  GIS Standards
•  Geo-database implementation
•  Understanding GIS applications and spatial data
•  Good communication (verbal and written) skills
• Theory principles and practices of GIS
• Networking, working with people and ability to meet customer expectations
•  Project Management skills; Personnel Management skills.

Remuneration

R 466 482 per annum, OSD as precribed.

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Note: Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00 . You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214 . Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.