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COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE (CGS) - SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER: GEODATA MANAGEMENT
COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE (CGS)
Job Title: Senior Technical Officer: Geodata Management
Peromnes Grade: Peromnes Grade 09 (R 562 256,38 CTC Per Annum)
Location: Pretoria Office (and other regions as required)
Reporting Line: Business Unit Manager: Knowledge Management
Overall Job Purpose: Analyses and management of all spatial and non-spatial geoscience data, design and development of databases, algorithms and applications to support the generation and curation of geoscience data, information and knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
Geodata and information management
- Develop, integrate and manage all geodatabases for applications in the integrated and multidisciplinary geoscience mapping programme
- Implement and monitor the digitisation and data migration programme for the Council for Geoscience
- Plan and design integration and data cleansing programmes for various geoscience datasets
- Evaluate and develop likely digital products (market responsive) and their applicability in line with the data and information policy of the Council for Geoscience
- Develop, interrogate and implement innovative concepts, 3D models, design algorithms methodologies and techniques using new technologies to support the integrated and multidisciplinary geoscience mapping programme
- Direct the collation of spatial and non-spatial geoscience data according to set requirements for data integration, management and preservation
- Develop continuous improvement plans and researches on new techniques for up-to-date digital running of all databases in the Council for Geoscience
- Develop, test and implement new software/technologies/methodologies for data and information synthesis to support organisational programmes
- Design customised digital delivery platforms for dissemination
- Establish geoscience data management processes for effective business intelligence for data security and protection
- Ensures all integration requirements are documented
Research and Development
- Lead investigation of organisational geodata applications, geoscience data requirements, usage and management
- Establish, modify and maintain database structures and associated components (entity descriptions, relationship descriptions, attribute definitions).
- Investigate and integrate emerging technologies in the management of all geoscience data and information for organisational benefit
- Initiate and participate in integrated geoscientific research, which involves all geoscientific (including hyperspectral scanning data) data extraction, data mining, data collection, data optimisation, data interpretation and compilation/computation of the required products in line with the plans and prescribed guidelines
- Provide contributions and/or formulate data science research proposals, methodologies and techniques
- Compile and compute high quality maps and/or geoscientific models for mineralising systems, infrastructure development, land classification and environmental risk assessment
Project Implementation and Project Management
- Develop or give expert input to project proposals related to geoscience knowledge management
- Implement risk mitigation measures as directed by the manager/project manager
- Manage projects/programmes - planning, scheduling, tracking and reporting project deliverable against targets
- Supervise and review technical aspects to projects or programmes and contribute to overall strategic leadership on technical matters within own unit
- Oversee, develop and implement methodologies, systems and procedures related to stream of work
- Manage logistical support in database management
- Lead tasks or projects and monitor project execution and budget expenditure in line with deliverables and objectives
- Supervise and provide guidance in the execution of projects by lower level staff
Stakeholder Relations and Reporting
- Compile and submit relevant reports in line with the Council for Geoscience reporting protocols
- Provide expert advice to management in line with subject area expertise and other relevant functional areas on emerging technologies within the geoscience domain
- Oversee technical/scientific data and information release and/or management in liaison with the manager
- Provide an effective interface amongst internal database users
- Compile high-quality technical reports and scientific publications in recognised journals
- Present research results for key stakeholders at various platforms
- Proficiently present research findings, both in written, electronic and verbal forms
Quality Assurance
- Develop and implement operating manuals, technical standards and specifications for work procedures in line with ISO standards on the curation and preservation of geoscience data and information
- Review product releases and other research publications in line with industry norms, standards and guidelines
- Collate, interpret, process and model geoscience data and conduct completeness tests, quality assurance and quality control (QAQC)
- Evaluate work and reports from lower level staff
Learning and Development
- Evaluate research results, edit reports for publication compiled by lower level staff and prepares own work for publication by the Council for Geoscience
- Mentor and coach and facilitate skills transfer to lower level staff
- Present training workshops/courses (when required)
Knowledge Required
- Knowledge of software such as GIS applications, ENVI, OPTICS, BM Admin, BM master, CoreLib, Oracle, Geosoft, MS Access, Intellicore, Matlab, Python and report compiler, SURPASS (GERMCOM), Corel DrawX5, Micro station, and 3D geological modelling softwares,
- Knowledge of algorithms and software development for image processing, analyses satellite and spatial and non-spatial data
- Knowledge and understanding of basic geoscience mapping principles and their relation to database design and spatial and non-spatial data presentation.
- Proven geodatabase design and data/information/knowledge management
Key Attributes and Required Skills
- Ability to contribute to research within a dynamic and diverse team environment and capable of building interpersonal relations with clear communication
- Ability to solve and analyse and logistical problems
- Ability to oversee the planning and organising of targeted work and project coordination
- Ability to undertake logistical management of resources
- Ability to train and develop lower level personnel
- Ability to implement quality management systems
- Proficient in professional and scientific writing and communication skills
- Computer literate and the ability to work within a geographic database environment.
Qualifications And Experience
- National Diploma in Geology majoring in Geographic Information Systems plus, 5 years relevant experience OR;
- National Science Diploma in Geographic Information Systems majoring in Geology, plus 5 years relevant experience OR;
- B Tech or BSc Degree in Geology and majoring in Geographic Information Systems, plus 3 years relevant experience OR;
- B Tech or BSc Degree in Geographic Information Systems and majoring in Geology, plus 3 years relevant experience
- SACNASP registered or eligible for registration
- Valid drivers licence
- 4X4 training certification advantageous
The Council for Geoscience is committed to Employment Equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity prescripts, 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 (Senior Technical Officer: Geodata Management) as reference when submitting your application.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
All appointments are subject to vetting processes.
Closing Date: 13 November 2020