Chief Geographic Information System (GISc) - DALRRD

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.

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)