Urgent Vacancy - Senior Supervisor, GIS Projects - Ref: LR2015

JOB PURPOSE 

The development and maintenance of the Geodatabase system;
To support the development and maintenance of spatially referenced information systems in support of projects in the Client environment;
To provide support for development of spatially aware and enabled property operational systems;
To support spatial planning initiatives through the provision of information;
To create and maintain an inventory of all spatial development plans (SDPs) in Client.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Unless the applicant can demonstrate that he/she has gained the necessary competencies through experience, a minimum qualification required is an honours qualification (four yearDegree) or equivalent in GIS or IT;
At least 3 years experience in a position relating to the development and maintenance of databases, GIS and information systems;
Experience in Geodatabase design and implementation is relevant and will be an added advantage;
Registration with the South African Council for Professional and Technical Surveyors (PLATO) will be an advantage;
Experience in a management, leadership and/or administrative position is relevant.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Develop and maintain the Geodatabase system;
Develop and maintain databases of all spatial data owned by Property Services in a project environment;
Develop and maintain an inventory of spatial development plans in Client and develop value-added data services in support of spatial planning objectives;
Execute spatial data analysis to support organisational decision-making;
Manage GIS support to Client Projects;
Support the achievement of the objectives of the Manager: GIS and SP;
Ensure effective implementation of GIS quality assurance methodologies in the Client projects environment;
Ensure proper functioning of all required hardware and software in the Client projects environment.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Sound knowledge of geodatabase development and maintenance;
Sound knowledge of mapping techniques; 
Knowledge of the process of developing and managing spatially referenced information systems;
Fundamental knowledge and skill in the operation of GIS equipment;
Spatial data manipulation and analysis;
Image processing knowledge, particularly  with regard to aerial photography;
Data publishing and publishing techniques; 
Knowledge of computer network technology;
Working knowledge of ESRI GIS software including ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcGIS Server and ArcSDE;
Working knowledge of Oracle and/or MS SQL;
Database development ability particularly in MS SQL;
Interpersonal skills;
Results and customer focused;
Literacy in Microsoft Windows based programs;
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously;
Demonstrated expertise/enthusiasm.

 CLOSING DATE: 15 February 2012