Gis Officer
eThekwini Municipality · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
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- Establishes and maintains land use and zoning data sets on the geographical information system GIS of the directorate.
- Prepares, captures and maintains up-to-date records of all relevant data sets for the GIS of the directorate.
- Provides graphic spatial information and presentation support to various planning projects.
- Manipulates, converts and/ or translates data to usable formats.
- Produces maps and reports using GIS software.
- Assists internal and external stakeholders with planning and development related queries.
- Keeps abreast of the latest information technology and trends and advise management accordingly.
- Supports special programmes and projects.
- Gathers and collates statistics on development applications to ensure functioning of the department.
- Undertakes administrative duties.
- Undertaking all tasks of individual, division, branch and department performance plans.
Key Responsibility Areas: GIS TECHNICIAN
- Developing and managing the land use and zoning data sets on the geographical information system GIS of the directorate.
- Supporting the establishment and implementation of a planning database system.
- Preparing, capturing and maintains up-to-date records of all relevant data sets for the GIS of the directorate.
- Providing graphic spatial information and presentation support to various planning projects.
- Manipulating, converting and/ or translates data to usable formats.
- Producing maps and reports using GIS software.
- Assisting internal and external stakeholders with planning and development related queries.
- Keeping abreast with the latest information technology and trends and advise stakeholders.
- Assisting with appropriate training and support of unit staff in the use of the GIS.
- Overseeing, mentoring, managing and directing the activities of junior staff within the division.
- Gathering and collating statistics on development applications to ensure functioning of the department.
- Undertaking administrative duties as may be required.
- Undertaking all tasks of individual, division, branch and department performance plans.
- Undertaking related assignments.
Competencies
- Organisational Awareness
- Planning & Organising
- Information Management
- Data Capture
- Data Exchange
- Spatial Analysis
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Communication
- Service Delivery Orientation
- Action Orientation
- Resilience
- Problem Solving
Qualifications
Essential Requirements:GIS OFFICER
- Grade 12 NQF Level 4 or equivalent and a Geographical Information Systems GIS certificate or any other related and equivalent certificate.
- Valid motor vehicle driving license.
- 2 Years relevant experience.
Preferred Requirements
- Diploma NQF Level 6 in Geographical Information Systems GIS or any other related and equivalent qualification.
- ArcView and/or Advanced ArcView GIS certification from an accredited institution.
- 3 Years relevant experience.
Essential Requirements: GIS TECHNICIAN
- Diploma NQF Level 6 in Geographical Information Systems GIS or any other related and equivalent qualification.
- ArcView and/or Advanced ArcView GIS certification from an accredited institution.
- Valid motor vehicle driving license.
- 3 Years relevant experience.
Preferred Requirements
- Degree NQF Level 7 in Geographical Information Systems GIS or any other related and equivalent qualification.
- ArcView and/or Advanced ArcView GIS certification from an accredited institution.
- 4 Years relevant experience.