SALARY : R1 143 468 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : 4-year B degree in GISc (NQF Level 7) or relevant equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA. A minimum of six years post qualification GISc professional experience. Compulsory registration with SAGC as a GISc Professional on appointment. Professional on appointment. Knowledge of Programme and Project management. Legal and operational compliance. Communication skills. Process knowledge and skills. Maintenance skills and knowledge. knowledge of Research and development. Knowledge of Remote Sensing and satellite image interpretation, creation and maintenance of online systems, generation of Field Map applications and the management of an Enterprise License Agreement (covering DFFE and the five entities) will be an added advantage. Systems skills. Geo-Database design and analysis skills. Creating high performance organizational culture. Technical consulting. Accountability. Strategic management and direction Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Team leadership. Analytical skills Creativity. Self- management. Financial Management. Customer focus and responsiveness Communication and listening skills. Computer skills Delegation and development of others. Planning, organising and Execution Ability to manage Conflict. Language Proficiency Knowledge Management. Negotiation and Change management skills. A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
DUTIES : Strategic management of the institutional GISc function. Provide strategic direction and leadership on GISc activities. Strategically profiling and positioning GISC function within the institution. Plan and manage the establishment of GISc unit. Plan, coordinate and facilitate GISc projects activities. Monitor and evaluate GISc function within the organisation. Develop the cost benefit analysis. Facilitate the functional requirement analysis. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies. Manage compliance and setting up of applicable standards. Stakeholder management. Policy making and institutional strategic. Policy making and institutional strategic guidance. Identify underlying strategic issues and implement appropriate GISc responses. Oversee the process of advance spatial analysis and modelling for institutional strategic guidance. Recommend the best possible policy direction and service delivery priorities. Research: Provide overall framework for research and development activities Provide standards, specification and service levels according to organizational objectives.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Deon Marais Tel No: (012) 399 9295
APPLICATIONS : The Director-General (DG) of GCIS, Private Bag X745, Pretoria, 0001, hand deliver to Tshedimosetso House, 1035 cnr Francis Baard and Festival streets, Hatfield, Pretoria or to the email address provided. to recruitment@gcis.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Ms P. Kgopyane
CLOSING DATE : 19 May 2026
NOTE : Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The old prescribed application or employment form Z83 was withdrawn with effect from 31 December 2020. As per the Government Gazette No: 43872, any applicant who submits an application on or after 1 January 2021 must do so on the new prescribed Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Failure to submit an application on the new prescribed Z83 form will lead to disqualification. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed curriculum vitae only. Communication regarding submission of certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from the department. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The successful candidate must disclose to the DG, particulars of all registrable financial interests, sign a performance agreement and employment contract with the DG within three months from the date of assumption of duty and obtain a Top-Secret security clearance. All appointments are subject to the verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting. The department reserves the right to fill or not to fill the vacant post. The successful candidates will sign an employment contract with the GCIS that will be reviewed based on performance expiration. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the GCIS to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees and subcontractors for recruitment purposes in accordance with POPIA.