Manager: GIS & Assets at George Local Municipality

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• A relevant B Tech degree in Engineering (Electrical) 
• Computer literacy: MS Office 
• 3-5 years relevant experience since obtaining BTech 
• Valid Driver’s License 
• CAD or GIS experience 

COMPETENCIES:

• Core Professional Competencies: Planning, Organisational Awareness, Attention to Detail 
• Functional: Design, Project Management, Construction, Operations and Maintenance. 
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationship, Service Delivery Orientation, Communication. 
• Personal: Action and Outcome Orientation, Resilience, Change readiness, Cognitive ability, Learning orientation, Accountability and Ethical conduct 
• Management / Leadership: Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Direction Setting, Coaching and Mentoring 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Ensure data obtained is managed and converted for inclusion in the GIS for future access or retrieval and to provide a quality mapping and spatial analysis database for use in the GIS and Drafting Section 
• Ensure the activities, projects and assignments associated with the Directorate are monitored, deviations addressed and corrective measures introduced to curb non-conformance, poor quality and performance enabling the department to deliver in accordance with the laid down objectives, procedures and cost parameters. 
• Have an updated system with accurate asset information that can be used for the management of these assets in terms of maintenance, finance and planning functions. 
• Ensure a climate conducive to promoting and sustaining productivity, performance and improving the quality of work enabling the Contractor to meet contractual obligations and service delivery objectives and the completion of projects on time, within budget and to specification 
• Ensure continued identification of projects and interaction with internal and external parties in the execution thereof 
• Uphold a safe and continuous supply of electricity and maintain a good service delivery to consumers 
• Ensure accurate budget control in meeting objectives and sustaining quality standards of service delivery 
• Ensure continuous interaction with concerned parties on the status of project progress and on related matters 
• Ensure that all personnel in the Draught / GIS Office is suitably equipped with knowledge to promote a positive work environment 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST 

• Must be able to meet deadlines 
• Must have supervisory skills 
• Must have analytical skills 
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills 
• Must maintain good consumer and customer relations 
• Must be able to handle conflict and work under pressure 
• Must be able to pay attention to detail 
• Must be able to apply discretion in swift changing circumstances 
• Must not be afraid of heights 
• Must use own judgement in the sequence of performing duties 
• Must have own transport 
• Must be able to speak at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape 

CLOSING DATE: July 17, 2026