POST 25/172 : GISC PROFESSIONAL (PRODUCTION) GRADE A (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R791 604 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Head Office Ref No: DoA/10/07/2026
Amathole District (EL) Ref No: DoA/11/07/2026
REQUIREMENTS : 4-year qualification in GISc (NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA. Three (3)
years post-qualification GISc professional experience. Valid compulsory
registration with the South African Council for Professional and Technical
Surveyors (PLATO) as a GISc Professional. Technical Competencies:
Programme and project management. GISc, legal and operational compliance.
GISc Implementation. Standards development. Policy formulation. GISc
operational communication. Process knowledge and skills. Maintenance skills
and knowledge. Mobile equipment operating skills. Systems skills. Spatial
modelling design and analysis knowledge. Research and development. GISc
applications. Creating high performance culture. Technical consulting.
Professional judgment. Accountability. Proficiency in GIS software (e.g.,
ArcGIS, QGIS). Geo-database design, programming/scripting, web mapping
services. Spatial analysis, modelling, remote sensing, and data visualization.
Generic Competencies: 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. Planning, organising and execution.
Ability to manage conflict. Language proficiency. Knowledge management.
Negotiation skills. Change management. Training ability. Knowledge of
relevant legislation (e.g., Geomatics Profession Act). Valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : Plan, develop, coordinate, and execute GISc projects and activities aligned
with the department’s strategic objectives. Perform advanced spatial analysis,
spatial modelling, and geo-statistical analysis to identify patterns, trends, and
support decision-making. Design, develop, and maintain geospatial databases,
geodatabases, and digital libraries, including metadata management and
ensuring data quality. Facilitate data collection, capture, integration, and
conversion from various sources and formats. Produce maps, visualizations,
and reports including custom mapping, web-based GIS services, and data
products for stakeholders. Develop and implement GIS standards, policies,
interoperability, and best practices. Provide GIS support and training to end-
users, including developing training manuals and promoting knowledge
sharing. Research and innovate develop new methods/technologies for spatial
problems, evaluate new GIS tools, and conduct cost-benefit analyses. Ensure
compliance with legal, operational, and data governance requirements (e.g.,
spatial data standards, protection of information). Project management
including stakeholder management, documentation of processes, and
supporting audits or system requirements. Collaborate across teams to
integrate GIS into broader systems. Common focus areas from surveys of the
South African GISc community: Data analysis/interpretation, data acquisition,
data management, and visualization/mapping.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. N. Mabanga Tel No: (040) 602 5066
For e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries: erecruitment@drdar.gov.za
NOTE : The EE Target for these positions is Youth, Females and People with
Disabilities.