GSIC Technician Production Grade A – C at Department of Water and Sanitation

Requirements

• A National Diploma in GIS Cartography or a relevant qualification. Three (3) years of post-qualification technical (GISc) experience. Compulsory registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a GIS technician. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license and willingness to travel within the Pongola–Mtamvuna Water Management Area. 

Duties

• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining the GIS Unit, including supervision of staff and coordination of GIS-related activities. The incumbent will conduct functional requirements. analysis and perform technical GIS tasks to support water resource management within the Pongola-Mtamvuna Water Management Area. The role includes producing, maintaining, and updating GIS datasets and spatial databases related to water resources.
• The candidate will develop maps and undertake spatial analysis to support water resource monitoring, planning, and management within the catchment area. The incumbent will assist with catchment planning, water resource protection, and environmental monitoring using GIS tools and technologies.
• Responsibilities will also include collecting, integrating, and managing spatial data from various sources, ensuring data quality and consistency. The successful candidate will provide GIS technical support to scientists, hydrologists, and other technical staff within the organization. The role further involves maintaining metadata and ensuring compliance with spatial data standards and best practices.