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GIS Technologist (Physical Planning) - (5-year Public Service contract with the intention to make the post permanent) [Mmabatho]

POSTED BY: Development Bank of Southern Africa
REF:DBSA 193
Date Published:Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Date of Expiration:Sunday, April 3, 2022 EXPIRED
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LOCATION OF THIS JOB

South Africa | MMABATHO in South Africa

INDUSTRY

DEVELOPMENT FINANCE INSTITUTIONS

JOB TYPE

Contract

MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION

Reference Number DBS210928-2
Job Title GIS Technologist (Physical Planning) - (5-year Public Service contract with the intention to make the post permanent) [Mmabatho]
Job Type Classification Contract
Location - Town / City Mmabatho
Location - Province North-West
Location - Country South Africa

JOB DESCRIPTION
To provide the geographical informational support services for the development of infrastructure spatial planning and implementation of functional/technical norms & standards, plans for Education in line with the Provincial Infrastructure Delivery Management (“IDMS”).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide a geographical information support service for the development of infrastructure special planning and implementation
2. Establish GIS data and information for structure planning
3. Contribute to the design of an appropriate spatial database for infrastructure planning
4. Participate in regular audits and implementation of GIS standards
5. Monitor and stay informed with developments in the geo-spatial industry
6. Participate in relevant GIS forums.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB

EXPERTISE & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Requirements:
1. Appropriate 3- to 4-year GIS or related Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
2. Registered with PLATO as GIS Technologist
3. 4 years’ postgraduate experience in either private or public sector
4. Computer literacy (including advanced MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Teams)
5. Valid driver’s license. Experience required
6. Implementation of the Provincial Infrastructure Delivery Management System (“IDMP”) and the Toolkit
7. Understanding of the Education service delivery platform, indicators & service plan in terms of physical resources planning and mapping
8. Apply the education priorities in terms of the physical resources planning framework
9. Proven skills of undertaking risk analysis and risk mitigation strategies
10. Proven skills of interpreting existing and to develop new Functional and Technical Norms and Standards in terms of physical planning.
11. Proven skills of preparing reports and presentations.

Knowledge required
1. South African Schools Act of 1996 and Regulations
2. National Archives and Records Services Act of 1996
3. PLATO Act of 1984
4. Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007
5. Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993
6. Spatial Planning Systems and Norms of Government
7. National Environmental Management Act of 1998