DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Human Settlements

Gisc Technologist (PRODUCTION) Grade A-c

Salary or stipendR471 720 – R717 846 per annum, (OSD)

The Department of Human Settlements is looking for a Gisc Technologist (PRODUCTION) Grade A-c. This is a permanent role based in KwaZulu-Natal.

DurbanApplications close 13 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/329, page 259

Reference number
GISc T 09/2026 (3-year contract)
Appointment
Permanent
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date
13 November 2026
Centre
Durban

What you will need

  • Compulsory registration with SAGC/PLATO as a GISc Technologist.
  • A valid driver’s licence.
  • Knowledge,

Experience

Applications must be in possession of a Degree in GISc related qualification plus 3 years relevant post qualification GISc experience.

Professional registration

Compulsory registration with SAGC/PLATO as a GISc Technologist.

Driver's licence

A valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

  • knowledge of human settlements and physical planning environment.
  • Knowledge of the Land Information System (LIS) and Human Settlements Master Spatial Plan (MSP).
  • Able to use science and technology effectively and critically
  • Strong GIS skills with two or more GIS packages
  • Analytical, statistical and Mathematical skills
  • Project Management skills
  • Programme and project management
  • Research and development
  • Knowledge of legal compliance
  • Technical report writing
  • Creating high performance culture
  • Networking
  • Ability to solve problems
  • Collect, organise and critically evaluate information
  • organisation and management skills

Key responsibilities

  • Design and implement a spatial database to store the required datasets
  • Apply geo-referencing, datum and projection transformations
  • Design, develop and create goe-databases, maps and other related projects
  • Provide access to Spatial Information and Geographic Information Services to all clients in the department
  • Ensure interoperability between systems to maximize efficiency
  • Publish data into a web based GISc system to provide Geographical Information through the internet
  • Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives
  • Management of financial and human resources, Develop process 260 model and workflows diagram
  • Research, investigate and advise on new GIS technologies.

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

  • Enquiries: Mr. LG Biyela
  • Telephone: (031) 336 5403

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