GIS Technician Control Grade B

(MP) Chief Directorate: Municipal Planning Directorate: Geospatial Information Service Department: Department Of Cooperative Governance And Traditional Affairs (KwaZulu-Natal) Centre: Pietermaritzburg Salary: R970 731 per annum, (OSD) Reference: 22/1/3/6/3/44/2026 DUTIES The successful candidate will have the following key responsibilities: - Manage, supervise and perform technical GISc activities; Maintain GIS unit Effectiveness; People management; Functional Requirement analysis and Research. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating and implementing KZN COGTA's geospatial programmes and services by managing enterprise GIS platforms, maintaining the Integrated Land Information System (ILIS), developing and supporting geospatial dashboards, coordinating the georeferencing of strategic provincial projects, and providing spatial intelligence to support government planning and decision-making. The role supports key initiatives such as the District Development Model (DDM), Municipal Local Economic Development (MLED), Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Climate Change adaptation, municipal infrastructure and service 120 delivery projects, while also providing GIS support to municipalities through training, advisory services, data management and capacity-building. In addition, the position conducts spatial analysis, produces maps and analytical reports, supports disaster management and resilience planning, coordinates stakeholder engagements and GIS projects, and drives the adoption of innovative geospatial technologies to improve governance, monitoring, reporting and service delivery across the province. ENQUIRIES Mr M Naik at 082 806 4083 HOW TO APPLY To be posted to: The Chief Director, Human Resource Management & Development, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9078, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or Hand Delivered To: The Chief Registry Clerk, 2nd Floor, South Tower, Natalia, 330 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg. Applications received after this date will not be accepted. Applicants can also submit their Z83 and CV via e-Recruitment System on www.eservices.gov.za NOTE To applicants: Applications must be submitted on the new Application for Employment Form (Z83) available from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. The Department discourages applications sent by registered mail and will not be held responsible for applications sent via registered mail which are not collected from the post office. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application reaches the Department timeously. Failure to comply with any instruction will disqualify applicants. Appointment is subject to a positive outcome on the following checks (Security Clearance, Citizenship, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment). Faxed or late applications will not be accepted. Should applicants not receive any response from the Department within three months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to empowering people with a disability. OTHER POSTS Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

The ideal candidate must, at a minimum, be in possession of a recognised Diploma in GISc, Cartography or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA coupled with 6-year post qualification Technical (GISc) experience, compulsory registration with SAGC as a GISc Technician and a valid driver’s licence. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have knowledge of: Geo-database implementation; understanding of GIS applications and spatial data; theory; principles; and practices of GIS; knowledge of GIS standards; GIS software applications; GIS software customisations; basic understanding of technologies such as GPS, Photogrammetry and remote sensing; projections; principles of cartography; problem solving and analysis; decision making skills; team work; analytical skills; creativity skills; self-management; customer service; communication and interpersonal skills; planning; organising and execution; project Management and Computer skills.