The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is responsible for early childhood development, primary and secondary school education in the province. Our primary objectives are to improve the language and mathematics skills of learners; to improve matric results; and improve access to quality education in poor communities.
National Senior Certificate and a National Diploma in GIS or equivalentqualification. Meeting requirements by PLATO to register as Professional GIS Technician. Minimum of Three years’ experience post qualification.
DUTIES :
Perform technical GIS activities for infrastructure planning through utilisation of education information systems: Collect credible data from different sources. Capture data and update on a regular basis on required formats. Analyse data according to application requirements. Implement quality assurance. Contribute to the design of an appropriate spatial database for infrastructure planning in line with existing Education Information Systems: Document functional and user requirements. Identify gap analysis. Verify spatial data. Update information. Capture metadata records. Produce fully functional maps customised to requirements of users. Compile reports. GIS Equipment, software, data and products: Assist to validate GIS software. Test GIS equipment. Assist to validate GIS data and products. Assist to customise GIS software to meet needs of users. Assist to train end users.
Participate in regular systems audits and implementation of GIS standards: Adhere to GIS standards in terms of maps and information. Provide updated information in terms of system audits. Research/literature studies to keep up with new technologies, viability and feasibility of the geographical information management options for the Department including interaction with relevant professional development boards/councils: Study professional journals and publications to stay abreast of new developments.
Monitor and study the education sector, legal frameworks, standards changes and policy frameworks. Engage in relevant continuous professional development activities [tools and techniques] as prescribed and/or required. Update the Infrastructure comprehensive planning framework of Department in terms of research findings, new technology and changes in the institutional environment. Interact with relevant Professional Bodies/Councils.
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