NORTHERN CAPE OFFICE OF THE PREMIER VACANCIES

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NOTE : The Northern Cape Provincial Government is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and aims to achieve gender, race and disability representivity. Employment decisions shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department to achieve its Employment Equity targets. Applications must be submitted on the new application for employment form (Z83). The new form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies or obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV specifying all qualifications, experience with respective dates. Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, ID and driver’s licence before or on the day of the interview. Failure to comply with these pre-conditions will disqualify applications from being processed. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). No late applications will be accepted. Where applicable, shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be accordingly communicated by the Department. All shortlisted candidates will further be subjected to a personnel suitability check which includes criminal record checks, security vetting, verification of qualifications, financial and asset record checks, previous employment verification and citizenship verification. A further requirement for all SMS post(s) is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG), No appointment shall be finalized without the relevant candidate producing the Nyukela pre-entry certificate for SMS. The course is available at the NSG under the name “Certificate for entry into SMS” and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of the competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tool. The successful candidate(s) will be required to enter into an annual performance agreement and will have to disclose his/her financial interests annually where applicable. If you have not been contacted within six (6) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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GISC TECHNOLOGIST REF NO: GISC/PP/02/2024 
SALARY : R433 410 – R461 583 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package) (Depending on qualification and experience) 
CENTRE : Kimberley 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a 3-4 year Geographic Information Systems Bachelor’s degree or related Bachelor's Degree. 6-year post qualification GISc Technologist experience. Certified GIS Enterprise professional. Compulsory registration with SAGC or PLATO as a GIS technologist, GIS Professional or Certification as a GIS Enterprise professional. Valid Driver’s license. A Certification in IT and server administration will be an added advantage. Competencies: The following key competencies and skills are required for the position: GISc implementation; Geo database design and repository management; Geo statistical analysis; Standard development and policy formulation; Technical report writing, Spatial analysis knowledge; GIS applications; Legal requirements and compliance; High level spatial design and modelling. Organisational Process knowledge; Systems maintenance; Mobile equipment operating; Open Access; Advanced computer skills; Interaction and communication. An understanding of provincial and municipal planning systems. Strong experience with two or more GIS platforms (ArcGIS platform, QGIS, ERDAS etc.) Must have knowledge of technical and strategic report writing and understanding of legal compliance. Experience in Geo-Database design and Enterprise GIS Administration. Experience in Spatial and statistical analysis and development of information products like analytics dashboards, story maps etc. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties: Develop and manage spatial information applications within the organizational process. Provide access to Spatial Information and Geographic Information Services to all clients in the (Northern Cape Sector Departments and Local Government). Develop training manual end users on skills regarding to GISc at all times. Ensure interoperability between systems to maximize efficiency. Publish data, into a web based GISc system to provide Geographical Information through the internet. Ensure easy access to spatial information at all times. Document GISc processes undertaken during optimisation and integration. Undertake spatial modelling. Coordinate and manage the design, development and creation of geospatial databases. Research, investigate and advice on new GIS technologies. Develop new methods/technologies for solving spatial data problems. Research and implement new GIS standards Undertake system audit. Undertake requirements analysis. Undertake cost-benefit analysis. Develop process model and workflows diagram Ensure implementation of GIS Standards Draft Terms of Reference for GIS projects Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives. Perform Quality Assurance of all the data and information products. Assist with the procurement process for the GIS related projects. Assist GIS Server administration and publishing webservices in the GIS portal. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. J. Meyer at 060 742 2577