Tech Officer: GIS

Date: 18 Sept 2026

Location: Durban, KwaZulu Natal, ZA

Company: Company

Structural Information

Job number:                     10005088

Job title:                             Tech Officer: GIS

Job grade:                          OP1

Group/ BU:                       Openserve

Division:                             Openserve

Span of control:               0

Reports to:                        Management

REM Functional Area:    Technical

Core Description

Function as a team member enabling GIS solutions. Core functions include the execution of high level planning, data management, processing automating procedures and providing support.

Job Responsibilities

OUTPUT 1
Executed High Level Planning
SUB-OUTPUTS
Determine technology
Manipulate database
Estimate pre-determined system requirements
Derive results
Analyze/ classify information
Present results

RANGE
TDMA
Simple To Intermediate Planning

OUTPUT 2
Data Management 
SUB-OUTPUTS
Compile Spatial Data Sets
Mapping and visualization
Data Sourcing
Data Analysis
Data Validation & Cleanup
Data Verification
Data Maintenance (add, update, delete)
Data Export (into different formats)
Data Import (from different formats)
Data Quality Checks and Assessments

RANGE
GIS
Perform Elementary Data Sets Only

OUTPUT 3
Processed Automating Procedures
SUB-OUTPUTS
Identify needs
Establish process
Create tool/ process efficiency
Deliver process

RANGE
GIS
Available Data
Available Information
Available Elementary Data

OUTPUT 4
Provided Support
SUB-OUTPUTS
Receive and analyze request
Determine nature of support to be provided
Execute support actions
Provide feedback

RANGE
Types
Providing Basic Support

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Computer Operating Systems; Processes; Geographical Information System

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Technical; Computer Configuration; Analytical; Time Management

ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Conscientious; Considerate; Initiative

Certifications

  • None

Education

NQF 6: National Diploma/ Advanced Diploma/ Certificate
OR NQF 4: School leaving qualification: National Certificate (Grade 12)/ National Senior Certificate/ National (vocational) Certificate and relevant modular training

Experience

1 year experience
OR 3 years relevant experience

Additional Information

Special Requirements

  • None

Physical Requirements

  • None

Key Stakeholders