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POST 39/02: CHIEF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GISC) PROFESSIONAL (GRADE A  B) 

REF NO: 3/2/1/2022/606

Directorate: National Spatial Information Framework

DUTIES                                :          

  • Provide strategic management of the institutional GISc function.  
  • Provide strategic direction and leadership on GISc activities.
  • Profile and position GISc function strategically within the institution.
  • Plan and manage the establishment of GISc unit.
  • Plan, coordinate and facilitate GISc projects activities.
  • Monitor and evaluate GISc function within the organisation.
  • Develop the cost benefit analysis.
  • Facilitate the functional requirement analysis.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
  • Manage compliance and setting up of applicable standards.
  • Identify organisational GISc challenges.
  • Provide policy-making and institutional strategic guidance.
  • Identify underlying strategic issues and implement appropriate GISc responses.
  • Oversee the process of advanced spatial analysis and modelling for institutional strategic guidance.
  • Recommend the best possible policy direction and service delivery priorities.  
  • Conduct research.
  • Provide overall framework for research and development activities.
  • Provide standards, specifications and service levels according to organizational objectives.
  • Provide implementation guidance on new GIS innovations.
  • Manage project and financial management. Determine and manage human resource requirements.
  • Approve tender documents and terms of reference. Approve service level agreements.
  • Approve project cost and quality level.
  • Determine and source financial requirements for project.
  • Adhere to financial legislations and regulations.
  • Manage, review and monitor the budget to ensure that the financial required procedures are adhered to.
  • Manage stakeholder issues.
  • Provide stakeholder management.
  • Provide opportunities to enhance a more diverse workforce.
  • Provide equal access to development opportunities.
  • Manage conflict resolution effectively.
  • Identify key stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain alliances and networks of clients, colleagues and interest groups inside and outside the organisation.
  • Manage human resources.
  • Manage the development, motivation and utilisation of human resources.
  • Apply and manage performance management and development system.


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REQUIREMENTS                :          

  • Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in GISc field (NQF level 7). 
  • Compulsory registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a GISc Professional on appointment.
  • Minimum of 6 years post qualification GISc professional experience required. 

Job-related knowledge: 

  • GIS implementation. 
  • Geo database design and repository management.
  • Geo statistical analysis.
  • Standards development and policy formulation. 
  • Technical report writing.
  • Spatial analysis knowledge. 
  • GIS applications. 
  • Knowledge of legal requirements and compliance. 
  • High-level spatial design and modelling.

Job-related skills:

  • Organising skills, process knowledge skills, systems maintenance skills, mobile equipment operating skills, advanced computer skills, interaction skills and communication skills (verbal and written). 
  • A valid driver’s licence.

ENQUIRIES: Ms M Chauke Tel No: (012) 312 9643

SALARY: R912 048 – R1 704 492 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with the OSD requirements)

CENTRE: Gauteng (Pretoria)


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