Geographical Information Sciences (Gisc) Professional- Grade A

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience National Senior Certificate plus Bachelors’ Degree in Geographic Information Systems or related qualification. Three (3) years post qualification experience within a Geographic Information Systems environment. Compulsory registration with the Professional and Technical Surveyors (PLATO) or South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a Geomatics Professional. A valid driver’s license, willing to travel extensively. Knowledge: Strong experience with two or more GIS platforms (ArcGIS platform, QGIS, ERDAS etc.) Must have knowledge of technical and strategic report writing and understanding of legal compliance. Experience in Geo- Database design and Enterprise GIS Administration. Experience in Spatial and statistical analysis and development of information products like analytics dashboards, story maps etc. Experience in administration, licensing and application development on ArcGIS online and ArGIS Portal. A good understanding of government priorities and knowledge of the South African political landscape and socio-economic environment in which public service delivery occurs. Sound knowledge of the Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA) and other related legislation. GIS, legal and operational Compliance. GIS Implementation. Standards development. Policy formulation. GIS operational communication. Knowledge and understanding of GIS application and spatial data. Skills: Strategic management and direction. Problem-solving and analysis. Decision making. Team leadership. Analytical skills. Creativity. Self-management. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication and listening skills. Computer skills. Delegation and development of others. Process knowledge and skills. Maintenance skills and knowledge. Mobile equipment operating skills. Systems skills.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate and facilitate GISc projects activities. Undertake the system requirements analysis. Conduct the cost-benefit analysis. Develop the conceptual database design. Develop processing model and workflow diagram. Oversee the process of advance spatial analysis and modelling for institutional strategic. Research, identify, investigate and evaluate new technologies. Participate and liaise with relevant bodies and councils on GISc matters. Manage human resource requirements. Draft tender documents and terms of reference. Draft service level agreements. Determine project cost and quality level. Develop contingency plans. Adhere to financial legislations and regulations. Review and monitor budget to ensure that the required financial procedures are adhered to.

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