Control GISc Technician: Road Geographical Information Systems at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose

The Department of Transport and Public Works,Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage and supervise operational GISc activities and perform advanced technical GISc activities.This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in GISc, Cartography or relevant qualification; A minimum of 6 years post qualification technical GISc experience; Compulsory registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a GISc technician; A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation

• Experience in spatial data management and maintenance in a SDE environment; In-depth knowledge of and experience in advanced electronic mapping solutions; Successful completion of ArcGISPro courses.

Key Performance Areas

Manage, supervise and perform technical GISc activities; Maintain GIS unit Effectiveness; People management; Functional Requirement analysis; Research, investigate and advice on new GISc technologies.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Geo-database implementation; GIS applications and spatial data; Theory, principles, and practices of GIS; GIS standards; GIS software applications
• GIS software customisations; Basic understanding of technologies such as GPS
• Photogrametry and Remote Sensing; Projections; Principles of cartography

Skills needed:

• Problem solving and analysis; Decision making
•  Team work; Analytical; Creativity
• Self-management; Customer service
• Written and verbal communication
• Proven computer literacy
•  Project Management.