GIS Technician Production – Grade A at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

SALARY: R391 671per annum

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in GIS / Cartography or relevant qualification within the related field, as recognised by SAQA with three (3) year post qualification technical GIS experience. Compulsory registration with PLATO as a GISc Technician. Knowledge of programme and project management,
• Legal and operational compliance Knowledge. Process knowledge and skills, knowledge of Database Management, Maintenance and Systems skills. Geo-Database design and analysis. Knowledge Research and development. Strategic management and direction, Financial Management.
• Ability to communicate with people at different levels, Data analysis skills, organising and management skills. Work effectively with others as a member of a team, quality work. A valid driver’s license and willingness to long hours with limited supervision.

DUTIES:

• Perform technical GISc activities. Source spatial information from various data custodians, Capture and clean spatial data from various formats and sources, Apply coordinate systems and projections. Undertake spatial analysis with regards to GISc projects.
• Maintain GIS unit Effectiveness, Maintain GISc tools. Updating of GISc software and renewal of licenses. Document organisational GISc challenges, Organise workshops for user requirements analysis. Identify gap analysis on available spatial information in the organization.
• Document software capabilities and identify the required functionalities. Customise the GISc software to suit the organisational needs. Supervise subordinates key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards