Geographic Information System Officer Job Durban area,South Africa,Engineering

Category

Permanent Position

Division

Development, Planning and Infrastructure

Reporting To

Senior Manager:
Spatial and Land Use Planning

Job Level

Paterson Grade C3

Job Purpose Statement

The GIS Officer is responsible for providing a professional GIS support function to DTPC and managing the GIS geo database and software’s.

Key Performance Areas GIS Management

Compare and contrast different commercial GIS software packages, data collection tools and motivate for the various procurement options to DTPC.

Operate GIS system components including hardware, software and printers

Act as a custodian of GIS and or GEO database, ensuring that it is properly utilised and any additional changes are implemented in a methodological and systematic way.

Undertake fieldwork in order to collect data and undertake post-processing.

Implement and manage GIS projects.

Investigate costings/budget for new projects and draft Terms of Reference for GIS projects

Undertake staff trainings on organisational GIS products

Manage GIS software packages and sofware contracts

Manage GIS application licences and maintenance thereof

Assist with the review of the GIS strategy and identifying pipeline of GIS projects

GIS Database and Web-Portal

Specify the appropriate method to capture the data source and the application.

Manage data capture projects and provide quality control over the acquisition of spatial data for use in GIS.

Convert CAD files produced for construction into GIS shape files/ feature classes and upload into the geo-database.

Assist with the the development, design and implementation of a customized GIS web-portal for DTPC.

Assist with the management and maaintenance ofthe DTPC server and web-portal

Design/develop and enforce DTPC data standards

Manage the efficient filing of the GIS data to ensure users have easy access to the system

GIS Support

Provide GIS support for environmental projects, development planning, infrastructure as well as other divisions within the organization, on an on-going basis.

Create detailed maps for the purposes of spatial, land use planning, environmental and infrastructure planning.

Map production for the purpose of on-site services route planning and also for maintenance and verification of as-built drawings.

Work with various clients across DTPC to provide project oriented GIS support.

Collect spatial data for GIS analysis

Provide GIS data to developers and external stakeholders

GIS Administration and Management

Assist with the design of the Geodatabase with support from appointed consultants

Liaise with external stakeholders such as eThekwini to ensure that they have updated DTPC data

Formulate data standards related to data entry and updating

Workshop data standards with end users

Formulate data entry quality assurance by creating and updating data standards

Communicate with internal and external resources to resolve end user technical issues

Analyse business processes and recommend best-practise solutions

Propose and develop new approaches and options to meet user needs

Manage GIS projects from inception until completion

Research

Collect and analyse data for research purposes from aerial photographs, satellite images, ground surveys and reports.

Undertake research on GIS products that could be beneficial for DTPC for implementation

Conduct market research

Prepare budget computations for GIS projects

Prepare Terms of Reference for GIS projects

Facilitate GIS projects through the procurement processes

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required

A bachelor’s degree or relevant equivalent qualification in Geography/ Cartography with GIS and Remote Sensing as a major subject

Minimum 2 - 5 years commercial experience working with geographic information systems

Experience in Geographic Database design management and maintenance

Experience in GIS analysis and map production

Eligibility for registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) would be advantageous

Physically healthy and fit to undertake site visits.

Code 8 Driver’s License

Closing Date

3 July 2026

Employment Equity

Preference will be given to candidates as per DTPC’s Employment Equity Plan and BBBEE targets.

Recruitment and Selection Process

The process will consist of the following steps:

Shortlisting of CVs based on minimum requirements of the role;

1st Round Panel Interview;

Psychometric Assessment/s;

Verification Checks;

2nd Round Panel Interview, if required.

Verification Checks

The following verification checks will be conducted:

Criminal;

Credit (position of trust) and Financial dealings, if relevant to position;

Qualifications;

Reference Checks;

South African citizen; and

Positive verification of current remuneration package.

Remuneration and Benefits

R483,800 to R691,800 Total Cost to Company, inclusive of:
R1,070 Medical Aid Allowance per month.
Company Contribution to Provident Fund and Approved Group Risk Benefit.
R1,092 Cell Phone Allowance per month.
Non-guaranteed performance bonus.
20 Working days leave per annum.

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