Geographic Information System Technician: Grade A

Requirements

National Senior Certificate and a National Diploma in GIS or equivalent qualification. Meeting requirements by PLATO to register as Professional GIS Technician. Minimum of Three years’ experience post qualification. Knowledge of South African Schools Act of 1996, Regulations and Guidelines. PLATO Act of 1984. Spatial planning systems and norms of Government. Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 200. Occupational Health and Safety Act 236 of 1993 and Regulations. National Environmental Management Act of 1998. Relevant Provincial Land Administration Legislation. National Archives and Records Service Act of 1996.

Key Responsibilities

Perform technical GIS activities for infrastructure planning through utilisation of education information systems: Collect credible data from different sources. Capture data and update on a regular basis on required formats. Analyse data according to application requirements. Implement quality assurance. Contribute to the design of an appropriate spatial database for infrastructure planning in line with existing Education Information Systems: Document functional and user requirements. Identify gap analysis. Verify spatial data. Update information. Capture metadata records. Produce fully functional maps customised to requirements of users. Compile reports. GIS Equipment, software, data and products: Assist to validate GIS software. Test GIS equipment. Assist to validate GIS data and products. Assist to customise GIS software to meet needs of users. Assist to train end users. Participate in regular systems audits and implementation of GIS standards: Adhere to GIS standards in terms of maps and information. Provide updated information in terms of system audits. Research/literature studies to keep up with new technologies, viability and feasibility of the geographical information management options for the Department including interaction with relevant professional development boards/councils: Study professional journals and publications to stay abreast of new developments. Monitor and study the education sector, legal frameworks, standards changes and policy frameworks. Engage in relevant continuous professional development activities [tools and techniques] as prescribed and/or required. Update the Infrastructure comprehensive planning framework of Department in terms of research findings, new technology and changes in the institutional environment. Interact with relevant Professional Bodies/Councils.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Mr G.Coetzee Tel No: (021) 467 9261