Gisc Technologist Producti on Grade A

About the role

The Department of Human Settlements (Gauteng) is hiring a Gisc Technologist Producti on Grade A in Development Planning, based in Johannesburg. This is a permanent post, paying R471,720 – R507,000 a year. How to apply: Please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: REFS/056658 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Employment Equity targets apply: preference will be given to suitably qualified African males, Indian males, Coloured males and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Youth candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all GISc technical functions.
• Collect and capture of data from various formats and sources.
• Design and implement a spatial database to store the required datasets.
• Data manipulation and analysis including quality assurance.
• Creation and maintenance of spatial data topology and attributes, format manipulation.
• Apply geo-referencing, datum and projection transformations.
• Providing technical support relating to software and data usage to geographic information system (GISc) users.
• Design, develop and create geo-databases, maps and other related project.
• Promote and participate in stakeholder relations.
• Maintain GISc unit effectiveness.
• Develop Geographical Information Science (GISc) spatial information tools within organization process.
• Provide access to Spatial Information and Geographic Information Services to all clients in the Department.
• Train end users on skills regarding to GISc at all times.
• Ensure interoperability between systems to maximize efficiency.
• Publish data into a web based GISc system to provide Geographical Information through the internet.
• Facilitate GISc implementation.
• Undertake system audit.
• Undertake requirements analysis.
• Undertake cost benefit analysis.
• Develop process model and workflows diagram.
• Implement GIS standards.
• Draft Terms of Reference for GIS projects.
• Conduct research on new GIS technologies.
• Research, investigate and advice on new GIS technologies.
• Advise on research viability and feasibility.
• Recommend and compile appropriate plan to respond to the research problem.
• Develop new methods/technologies for solving spatial data problems.
• Research and implement new GIS standards.
• Governance.
• Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources.
• Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational requirements and return on investment, and Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives.

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus three (3) to 4 years GIS degree or related bachelor’s degree coupled with 3 years post Technologist experience.
• Compulsory registration with PLATO.
• Possession of a valid driver’s licence.
• Strong GIS skills with two or more GIS packages (e.g. ESRI).
• Ability to use science and Technology effectively and critically.
• Knowledge of legal compliance.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Conflict management.
• Decision making.
• Financial management.
• Team leadership.