GIS Specialist: Web Services at Mpumalanga Department of Education

REQUIREMENTS

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) as recognized by SAQA in Information Technology / Computer Science / BSc or equivalent qualifications plus 3 years relevant experience. Experience in GIS database administration, GIS web application development and/or spatial analysis and data extraction will be considered. Experience in working with Arc Gis or Arc lMS. Project management.
• Knowledge of Government legislation regarding spatial information. Experience in the educational sector will be an advantage. Analytical thinking and problem solving abilities. Excellent client liaison skills.  Sound teamwork and human relation capabilities. Ability to work under pressure and expended working hours. Valid driver’s lisence.

DUTIES

• Manage, maintain and support the departmental GIS services. Identify and acquire spatial and non-spatial data from various sources. Prepare data for use in the GIS environment.  Use static information and non-spatial information to create spatial data. Compile and print reports and maps based on the spatial analysis. Responsible  for business report writing and spatial data presentations. Promote the use of GIS and spatial analysis in the planning and monitoring of in-house development. Represent the department on departmental, provincial and national level.