About the Role
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs is seeking a dedicated GIS Technician Control Grade B to join their team in Pietermaritzburg. This role is crucial in enhancing the effectiveness of geospatial services within the province. As a GIS Technician, you will be instrumental in managing and implementing geospatial programs that support vital initiatives, such as the District Development Model and Municipal Local Economic Development. Your work will directly contribute to improved government planning and decision-making processes that affect communities across KwaZulu-Natal.
In this position, you will coordinate the management of enterprise GIS platforms and maintain the Integrated Land Information System (ILIS). The role offers a unique chance to make a tangible difference in the community by providing spatial intelligence that supports municipal infrastructure and service delivery projects. By leveraging innovative geospatial technologies, you will help enhance governance, monitoring, and reporting across the province, ultimately leading to a more efficient public service.
About the Department
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs is dedicated to promoting integrated governance and sustainable development within the province. Their mission is to enhance cooperation between municipalities and traditional leaders, ensuring that all levels of governance work together effectively to serve the community. Working in this department means being part of a team that is committed to making a significant impact on the lives of South Africans through improved public service delivery.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and supervise technical GISc activities to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Maintain GIS unit effectiveness and oversee the training of municipal staff.
- Coordinate the implementation of geospatial programs and services across the province.
- Develop and support geospatial dashboards to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Conduct spatial analysis, produce maps, and create analytical reports.
- Support disaster management and resilience planning initiatives.
- Drive stakeholder engagement and coordinate GIS projects to enhance community service.
- Promote the adoption of innovative geospatial technologies for improved governance.
What You’ll Need
- A recognized Diploma in GISc, Cartography or a relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA.
- A minimum of 6 years of post-qualification technical experience in GISc.
- Compulsory registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a GISc Technician.
- Valid driver’s license is essential.
- Strong knowledge of geo-database implementation and GIS applications.
- Proficient understanding of GIS standards, software applications, and customizations.
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
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.
Job 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 121 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.
