GIS PROFESSIONAL GRADE A

Department of Agriculture

Reference number: LDARD 12/7/2026
Salary: R791 604 per annum, (OSD), all-inclusive remunerative package.
Centre: Head Office: Polokwane
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 7 August 2026
Circular: No 24 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 plus an undergraduate 4-year B degree (NQF Level 7) qualification in GISc or appropriate tertiary qualification as recognized by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in GISc. Three (03) years post qualification GISc professional experience required. Current registration with PLATO is compulsory. Valid driver’s license (with the exception of the people with disabilities). Knowledge, Competencies and Skills: Technical: Programme and project management. GIS, legal and operational compliance and GIS Implementation. Standards development. Policy formulation. GIS operational communication. Process knowledge and skills. Maintenance skills and knowledge. Mobile equipment operating skills. Systems skills. Spatial modelling design and analysis knowledge. Research and development. GIS applications. Creating high performance culture. Technical consulting. Professional judgment. Accountability. Generic: 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 skills and Change management.

Duties

Provide GISc to support institutional decision making. Policy making and institutional strategic guidance. Conduct Research. Project and Financial Management.

Enquiries

Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mothupi PP Tel No: (015) 294 3100, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015) 294 3347.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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