CONTROL GISc TECHNICIAN

POST 44/01 : CONTROL GISc TECHNICIAN GRADE A HYDROGRAPHY DATABASE
MANAGEMENT: HYD DB MAN REF NO: NAVAL/52/44/23/01

SALARY : Grade A: R499 275 – R570 657 per annum
CENTRE : Fleet Command HQ: SA Navy Hydrographic Office, Tokai

REQUIREMENTS

Diploma in Geomatics (GISc), Cartography or Relevant Qualification. 6 Years post qualification GISc Technician experience. Compulsory registration with Relevant Professional Council. Valid Driver’s License. Special Requirements (Skills needed): Language proficiency in English (verbal and written). Communication skills at all levels. Registration and experience within the Marine Cartography
environment would be an advantage. Working knowledge on Geo-database implementation. Knowledge on GIS software applications. Advanced understanding of GIS applications and spatial data. An in-depth knowledge of theory, standards, principles and practices of GIS and cartography. Analytical,
problem solving, planning, organising and decision making skills. Ability to manage production personnel and exercise the Departmental disciplinary system. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to coach and mentor subordinates. Computer literate in MS Office Suite. Advanced computer skills and the ability to conduct presentations using supporting software and hardware. Project Management skills. Excellent
report writing skills and the ability to compile complex reports. The ability to chair
Forums. Basic understanding of technologies, such as GPS, photogrammetry and
remote sensing. Travel nationally and internationally when necessary.

DUTIES

Establish and maintain the Work Unit’s Operational Business Framework. Manage
and maintain the Hydrographic Digital Databases and provide Hydrographic Digital
Dataset Services. Develop and maintain Work Unit Performance Monitoring
Systems. Provide direction to the Work Unit’s Functional Area(s). Manage Work
Unit day-to-day.

ENQUIRIES : Mr A. van Craeynest Tel No: (021) 787 2276
APPLICATIONS : Ms A.M. Kau-Tsoanyane, SA Navy, Private Bag X1, Simon’s Town, 7995. Hand
Deliver: SA Navy, Cole Point Reception, St George’s Street, Simon’s Town.
NOTE : Statutory Requirements Apply: Current Compulsory Registration as a GISc
Technician with Relevant Professional Council

CLOSING DATE : 27 December 2023 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies
will not be considered).

NOTE

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any
Public Service Department office i.e effective 01 January 2021 or on the DPSA
web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. Should an application be
received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will be disqualified,
which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant and which must be
accompanied by a detailed CV only (with full particulars of the applicants’ training,
qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience). Only shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other
related documents on or before the day of the interview which should not be older
than six months. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in
applications being disqualified. Applicants applying for more than one post must
submit a separate form Z83 (as well as the documentation mentioned above) in
respect of each post being applied for. If an applicant wishes to withdraw an
application it must be done in writing. Should an application be received where an
applicant applies for more than one post on the same applications form, the
application will only be considered for the first post indicated on the application and
not for any of the other posts. Under no circumstances will photostat copies or
faxed copies of application documents be accepted. The successful candidates
will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship &
financial/asset record checks and qualification and employment verification).
Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes.
Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within 3 (three) months
after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the
large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be
acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
For more information on the job description(s) please contact the person indicated
in the post details. Successful candidates will be appointed on probation for the
period of twelve (12) months in terms of the prescribed rules.

All the best with your applications