GIS Analyst
Planning & Development
Based at Head Office
Total Guaranteed Package: R742 739 – R1 004 882
Minimum Qualifications:
• BSc in Geoinformatics / Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or
• B-Tech in Geo-Information and Technology (GISc&T) or
• BA Degree (Geography & Environmental Science)
Preferred Qualifications:
• BSc Hons in Geoinformatics / Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Professional Registration
• Geomatics Technologist/Professional (South African Geomatics Council (SAGC)
Minimum Experience:
• 3-5 years’ experience with Arc GIS
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Water Resource Manager, the appointee will:
• Build and maintain the GIS database
• Document and implement systems required Data Management Spatial planning and management
• Provide water meter schematic and management tools: water meters to aid billings water loss plots on a monthly
• Collect population data and keep an up to date record
• Establish procedures for data capture and maintenance of data sets
• Check quality of capture / maintenance data before populating / updating GIS data base
• Participate in GIS forum and report on information (Provincial GIS Forum)
• Liaise with Stakeholders to provide and acquire information and participate in GIS forums
• Provide GIS support on adhoc projects
• Compile maps and plans e.g. street maps, zoning and water and sanitation infrastructure
• Internal expenditure monitoring for resources required
• All received data, documents and maps into filing system
• Geoprocessing spatial data that includes buffering, modelling, projection and re-projection of data
• Archiving and filing system
• Capture and archive spatial data to the prescribed standards and associated classification to the relevant GIS model
• Store data records based on recognisable attributes conforming to entity descriptions
• Liaise with engineers, technicians, consultants and other authorities pertaining to GIS information storage
• Formulate and implement archiving processes and standards
• Capture, scan and file new drawings and store onto the system
• Establish needs of the project in conjunction with user
• Establish GIS procedures required in order to solve problem
• Write appropriate GIS macros to interface with GIS system
• Use the GIS to analyse, access, model and output data
Other Requirements:
• CAD skills added advantage
• Computer literacy essential
• A sound knowledge and use of Arc GIS for Desktop and Spatial Analysis
• Understanding of Surveying principles
• Valid unendorsed driver’s license
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan.
Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups, specifically women and people with disabilities. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favourably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates and ID copy to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za.
Closing date: 20 April 2022
