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KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements

GISc Technician (Production) Grade A-C

  • Durban
  • KwaZulu-Natal
  • R407k – R610k /yr
  • Fixed term
  • Science and Research
Closing date
Wednesday, 18 November 2026 9 days left
Reference
GIS TECH 09/2026
Source
DPSA · 30 Oct 2026

About the role

(3- year contract)

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. Avalid 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, Photogrammetry 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;

Creativity; 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 to work extra hours.

Duties

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

How to apply

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, Ground 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

Enquiries

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

General note

Directions to applicants: Applicants using the manual application process must ensure that the new Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service institution) is completed, duly signed and initialed, a detailed curriculum vitae, as failure to do so may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources. Applicants are discouraged from sending applications through registered mail because the Department will not be responsible for non-collection of these applications.

No late applications will be accepted. Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the SouthAfrican QualificationsAuthority (SAQA). Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in the disqualification of your application. NB: All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Applications not submitted on the fully completed new Z83 application forms will not considered.

All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and the interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioral preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.

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