• Reference Number : REFS/035305
• Directorate : SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R453 576.00 - R 690 237.00 Per Annum (Plus Benefits) Offer will be based on appropriate and recognizable experience in line with the OSD requirements
• Enquiries : Ms. Thili Mashau Tel: 011 240 3096

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in GISc or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. Compulsory registration with South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) (previously known as PLATO) as a GISc Technologist. Minimum of Three (3) years’ experience post registration. Valid Driver’s license. COMPETENCIES: GISc implementation and standards development. GISc operational communication. Process knowledge and skills. Maintenance skills and knowledge. Spatial modelling and analysis knowledge. GISc applications. Technical consulting. Strategic management and direction. Knowledge of programme and project management. Mobile equipment operating skills. System skills. Analytical skills. Creativity. Self-management skills. Communication skills (verbal and written). Language proficiency. Computer literacy. Change management skills. Knowledge management skills. A valid driver’s license. Willing to travel.

Duties :

• Perform technical spatial activities for infrastructure planning. 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. Provide all GIS information for infrastructure deliverables e.g., Infrastructure Asset Management Plan, Project Initiation Reports/ Project Business case etc. Contribute to the design of an appropriate spatial database for infrastructure planning in line with existing 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. Spatial services. Develop maps. Collect and update all changes in terms of the comprehensive physical resources’ framework of the department. Confirm land and building locations. Extract data and prepare reports. Capture and update all GIS information on infrastructure reporting and related platforms. Manage electronic document system in terms of IDMS requirements.

Notes :

• To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za/ or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Main entrance 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House Johannesburg. All manual applications must include a completed, initialled, and signed NEW Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed/comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. Applications submitted on an OLD Z83 form will not be accepted. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate, and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. The department will not accept applications sent through email or fax. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts, or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganization of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. NB: For assistance with online applications, visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Maponya Mall at Thuso House next to Home Affairs. It is the Department’s intention to promote retrospectivity (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. Department’s intention is to promote equity through the filling of posts in line with the Departments’ Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds, Indians and People living with disabilities are encouraged apply). No late applications will be considered. The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date : 13-02-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.