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Requirements

A National Diploma in GIS Cartography or relevant qualification.

Three (3) years post qualification Technical (GISc) experience.

Compulsory registration with South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a GIS Technician.

The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license, willingness to travel within the Pongola–Mtamvuna Water Management Area.

Knowledge and competency on understanding of GISc applications and spatial data queries.

Understanding of 131 GISc theory, principles, and practices of GISc standards, understanding of technologies such as GPS, photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, as well as knowledge, capabilities and experience of working with GIS software such as ArcGIS, QGIS or related geospatial platforms.

Knowledge of spatial data queries, data management and geodatabase administration, strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, ability to work effectively in a team environment, good communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, project management, planning and organizational skills, and demonstrated self-management and customer service orientation.

Data management and reporting capabilities and understanding of water resource management and environmental monitoring processes.

Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining the GIS Unit, including supervision of staff and coordination of GIS-related activities.

The incumbent will conduct functional requirements analysis and perform technical GISc tasks to support water resource management within the Pongola-Mtamvuna Water Management Area.

The role includes producing, maintaining, and updating GIS datasets and spatial databases related to water resources.

The candidate will develop maps and undertake spatial analysis to support water resource monitoring, planning, and management within the catchment area.

The incumbent will assist with catchment planning, water resource protection, and environmental monitoring using GIS tools and technologies.

Responsibilities will also include collecting, integrating, and managing spatial data from various sources, ensuring data quality and consistency.

The successful candidate will provide GIS technical support to scientists, hydrologists, and other technical staff within the organisation.

The role further involves maintaining metadata and ensuring compliance with spatial data standards and best practices.

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Notes

The Pongola-Umzimkulu Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa.

It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation.

Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act.