This vacancy has closed. It closed on 7 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
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
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.
Where to send your application
Applicants using electronic format must apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za and applicants submitting applications in a printed hard copy (manual or hand delivery) must quote the relevant reference number on the Z83 application for employment form and forward to the below addresses. For Head office: Polokwane; Mara Research Station; Towoomba Research Station, Thulamela, Makhado Laboratory, Mokopane Lboratory, Lephalale Laboratory, Tompi Seleka College and Madzivhandila College: The Head of Department, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X9487, Polokwane 0700 or hand delivered to: Office 48, Temo Towers Floor 2, 67/69 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699. Waterberg District: The Director Waterberg District Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X1048, Modimolle, 0510 or hand delivered to: Cnr Thabo Mbeki and Limpopo Streets, Old NTK Buildings, Modimolle, 0510. Capricorn District: The Director: Capricorn District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X28, Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand delivered to: Block 28 Next to Traffic Government offices: Lebowakgomo. Sekhukhune District: The Director: Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X01, Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand delivered to: Block 27 Next to Traffic Government offices: Lebowakgomo. Mopani District: The Director Mopani District Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X577, Giyani, 0826 or hand delivered to: Old Parliamentary Building, Giyani, 0826. Vhembe District: The Director: Vhembe District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X2247, Sibasa, 0970 or Physical address: Handed in at Makwarela Government offices.
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 24 October 2026.
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