GISc Professional (Production) Grade A at Eastern Cape: Department Of Agriculture

Minimum - Competencies

• Programme and project management. GISc, legal and operational compliance. GISc Implementation. Standards development. Policy formulation. GISc operational communication. Process knowledge and skills. Maintenance skills and knowledge. Mobile equipment operating skills. Systems skills. Spatial modelling design and analysis knowledge. Research and development.  GISc applications. Creating high performance culture. Technical consulting. Professional judgment.  Accountability. Proficiency in GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS). Geo-database design, programming/scripting, web mapping services. Spatial analysis, modelling, remote sensing, and data visualization.
• Generic Competencies: Strategic management and direction. Problem-solving and analysis. Decision making.  Team leadership. Analytical skills. Creativity. Self-management. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication and listening skills. Computer skills. Delegation and development of others. Planning, organising and execution. Ability to manage conflict. Language proficiency. Knowledge management. Negotiation skills. Change management. Training ability. Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Geomatics Profession Act). Valid driver’s license.

Requirements

• 4-year qualification in GISc (NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA. Three (3) years 4-year qualification in GISc (NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA. Three (3) years post-qualification GISc professional experience. Valid compulsory registration with the South African Council for Professional and Technical Surveyors (PLATO) as a GISc Professional.-qualification GISc professional experience. Valid compulsory registration with the South African Council for Professional and Technical Surveyors (PLATO) as a GISc Professional.

Duties

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and execute GISc projects and activities aligned with the department’s strategic objectives. Perform advanced spatial analysis, spatial modelling, and geo-statistical analysis to identify patterns, trends, and support decision-making. Design, develop, and maintain geospatial databases, geodatabases, and digital libraries, including metadata management and ensuring data quality. Facilitate data collection, capture, integration, and conversion from various sources and formats. Produce maps, visualizations, and reports — including custom mapping, web-based GIS services, and data products for stakeholders. Develop and implement GIS standards, policies, interoperability, and best practices.
• Provide GIS support and training to end-users, including developing training manuals and promoting knowledge sharing. Research and innovate — develop new methods/technologies for spatial problems, evaluate new GIS tools, and conduct cost-benefit analyses. Ensure compliance with legal, operational, and data governance requirements (e.g., spatial data standards, protection of information). Project management — including stakeholder management, documentation of processes, and supporting audits or system requirements.  Collaborate across teams to integrate GIS into broader systems. Common focus areas from surveys of the South African GISc community: Data analysis/interpretation, data acquisition, data management, and visualization/mapping.