Principal GIS Analyst

ELIGIBILITY

Suitably qualified candidates

CLOSING DATE

09.10.2026

REFERENCE NUMBER

CS 147/26 Ext

SALARY

TCOE Salary: R1122322.00

DEPARTMENT

Information Systems and

Technology

DIRECTORATE

CORPORATE SERVICES Principal GIS Analyst

Requirements

• Relevant three-year tertiary qualification or higher preferably

in Geomatics or GIS field

• Professional registration with the South African Geomatics

Council (SAGC) is advantageous

• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in Geomatics/

GIS/Geospatial

• Valid Code B driver’s licence will be advantageous.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage the function of the Geospatial section
• Manage the acquisition of aerial photography, LiDAR data,

oblique aerial photography and 3D building models

• Provide Geomatics services through the compilation of

geospatial data and products (including 3D building models,

zoning models, digital elevation models and remote sensing

data)

• Direct and control the accuracy, standards and quality of

geospatial data

• Manage projects relating to geospatial data
• Manage the dissemination of data according to the Spatial

Data Infrastructure Act

• Apply a body of specialist knowledge, coupled with

experience, to research GIS and Geospatial Innovation

• Perform activities associated with tender procurement and

contract administration

• Manage contractors, contracts, control and implement

contractual obligations

• Prepare deviation reports for software and systems

maintenance

• Provide a consultancy service for internal and external clients
• Keep abreast of technological developments in the fields of

Geomatics, GIS, and Photogrammetry.