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Gisc Technician (Production) Grade A-C

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Posted 31 Oct 2026 Closes in 18 days
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Vacancy at a glance

Reference number GIS TECH 09/2026
DPSA post POST39/331
Company / organisation DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
Salary R407 337 – R610 131 p.a., (OSD)
Posted 31 Oct 2026
Closing date 18 Nov 2026

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Overview

Perform technical GISc activities. Maintain GISc unit effectiveness.

Requirements

  • Applicants must be in possession of a National Diploma in GISc, Cartography or relevant qualification plus a 3- year post qualification Technical (GISc) experience
  • Compulsory registration with PLATO as a GISc Technician
  • A valid driver’s license
  • Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Understanding of GIS applications and spatial data queries
  • Theory, principles and practices of GISc standards
  • Knowledge and capabilities of different GISc software’s
  • Understanding of technologies such as GPSc, Photogr ammetry and Remote Sensing
  • Knowledge of GISc software applications
  • Knowledge of GISc software customizations
  • Knowledge of projections
  • Knowledge of principles of cartography
  • Problem solving and analysis
  • Decision making
  • Teamwork
  • Analytical skills
  • Cr eativity
  • Self -management
  • Customer service
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Advanced computer skills
  • Planning, organizing and execution skills
  • Language proficiency
  • Project management
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Honest
  • Integrity, Ability t o work extra hours

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical GISc activities
  • Maintain GISc unit effectiveness
  • People management
  • Functional requirement analysis

How to apply

Application instructions from the official source

Applications must be posted to: The Head of Department, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements, Private Bag X54367, Durban, 4000 or hand delivered to: The Acting Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Department of Human Settlements, G round Floor, Murchison Passage, 353-363 Dr Pixley ka Seme Street, Durban, 4001. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs FOR ATTENTION : Mr. TW Khalishwayo

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Enquiries

Recruitment enquiries

Mr. LG Biyela Tel No: (031) 336 5403

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