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COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE (CGS)
 
SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER – CARTOGRAPHY: GIS AND SCIENTIFIC DATABASE MANAGEMENT
Salary: R 535 482.00 Cost to Company, per annum
Peromnes Grade: 09
Location: Head Office - Pretoria
Reporting Line: Manager - GIS and Scientific Database Management
Overall Job Purpose: Provide technical scientific support to contribute to the knowledge accumulation in scientific applications, systems and methodologies including the cartographic production of high quality professional geoscience mapping products
 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provision of dedicate technical scientific and operational systems support to the BU
  • Perform technical scientific functions and tasks that require interpretation within the prescribed guidelines
  • Effectively applies operational standards and consolidate methodologies, policies, systems and procedures
  • Identify gaps and develop appropriate interventions
  • Provide technical scientific data, information and advice
  • Maintains a safe production environment or part thereof according to set routine tasks
  • Collates research data according to set requirements and conducts basic error checking
  • Provides technical service for research projects within or across departmental contexts
  • Perform data transformations, classifications, attribute data cleaning, working with database files
  • Execute distance calculations and interpolations, spatial auto correlation, trends and forecasts

  • Integrate all information obtained to interpret the disposition and interrelation of coherent scientific research
  • Analyze vector and raster data sets using modelling techniques such as topology, buffering and Boolean type analysis
  • Perform technical scientific analysis and regulatory functions
  • Preparation of data and routine interpretation
  • Conduct database and data management and the analysis of technical scientific data
  • Contribute to technical conceptualisation of research projects
  • Scope and plan own projects tasks and follow-up to ensure that project work is completed on time
  • Interacts with scientists and advises on the arrangement for data acquisition in project management delivery
  • Report progress and technical problems to project leaders
  • Ensure day-to-day upkeep of risk and issue logs
  • Implement and work according to operating procedures
  • Plan and undertake corrective and preventive actions to maintain quality standards
  • Develop working relations with client base
  • Provide technical/scientific data, information and advice to all the relevant stakeholders
  • Adherence to agreed-upon budget parameters to meet the annual technical programme objectives
  • Conduct effective cost control & budgeting
  • Assist with the control and monitor expenditure according to budget
  • Assist with stocktaking and ordering supplies within the area of responsibility
  • Follow up on the orders placed until delivery and storage
  • Provide proper and adequate on-the-job training, mentoring and/or coaching
  • Participate in Continuous Professional Development initiatives/interventions in order to keep up with new technologies and procedures
  • Complete and submit own Personal Development Plans
 
KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
  • Ability to conduct scientific presentation
  • Understanding of ISO processes and standards
  • Project management
  • Research support
  • Customer orientation
  • Communication skills (Oral and Written)
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Technical report writing
  • Computer literate
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • National Diploma in Cartography or GIS plus 5 year experience or
  • BSc Degree within the GIS environment plus 1 year relevant experience
  • Registration with relevant Professional Body will be an added advantage
  • Understanding of GIS methodologies and models
  • Knowledge of the interaction and relationships between this GIS software and databases
  • Demonstrates proficiency as a competent end user of various cartographic tools/systems
  • Exposure in the application of Geographical Information System (GIS)
  • Knowledge of GIS software and familiarity with relational database design
  • Valid Driver’s Licence
 
 
The CGS is committed to Employment Equity and diversity. In accordance with the CGS Employment Plan, preference will be given but not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Females and people from previously disadvantaged groups and sectors are encouraged to apply. If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, please send your application to careers@geoscience.org.za. Please quote the position title as reference when submitting your applications.
 
Correspondence will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates.
The CGS reserves the right to not make appointment
All appointments are subject to vetting processes.
 
Closing Date: 04 February, 2020