21000312 - Gis Officer

Key Responsibility Areas:  GIS OFFICER 

• Establishes and maintains land use and zoning data sets on the geographical information system (GIS) of the directorate.
• Prepares, captures and maintains up-to-date records of all relevant data sets for the GIS of the directorate.
• Provides graphic spatial information and presentation support to various planning projects.
• Manipulates, converts and/ or translates data to usable formats.
• Produces maps and reports using GIS software.
• Assists internal and external stakeholders with planning and development related queries.
• Keeps abreast of the latest information technology and trends and advise management accordingly.
• Supports special programmes and projects.
• Gathers and collates statistics on development applications to ensure functioning of the department.
• Undertakes administrative duties.
• Undertaking all tasks of individual, division, branch and department performance plans.

Key Responsibility Areas: GIS TECHNICIAN

• Developing and managing the land use and zoning data sets on the geographical information system (GIS) of the directorate.
• Supporting the establishment and implementation of a planning database system.
• Preparing, capturing and maintains up-to-date records of all relevant data sets for the GIS of the directorate.
• Providing graphic spatial information and presentation support to various planning projects.
• Manipulating, converting and/ or translates data to usable formats.
• Producing maps and reports using GIS software.
• Assisting internal and external stakeholders with planning and development related queries.
• Keeping abreast with the latest information technology and trends and advise stakeholders.
• Assisting with appropriate training and support of unit staff in the use of the GIS.
• Overseeing, mentoring, managing and directing the activities of junior staff within the division.
• Gathering and collating statistics on development applications to ensure functioning of the department.
• Undertaking administrative duties as may be required.
• Undertaking all tasks of individual, division, branch and department performance plans.
• Undertaking related assignments.

Competencies:
 

• Organisational Awareness
• Planning & Organising
• Information Management
• Data Capture
• Data Exchange
• Spatial Analysis
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Service Delivery Orientation
• Action Orientation
• Resilience
• Problem Solving

Essential Requirements:GIS OFFICER 

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) certificate or any other related and equivalent certificate.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 2 Years relevant experience.
 

Preferred Requirements:

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• ArcView and/or Advanced ArcView GIS certification from an accredited institution.
• 3 Years relevant experience.

Essential Requirements: GIS TECHNICIAN

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• ArcView and/or Advanced ArcView GIS certification from an accredited institution.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 3 Years relevant experience.
 

Preferred Requirements:

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• ArcView and/or Advanced ArcView GIS certification from an accredited institution.
• 4 Years relevant experience.