This vacancy has closed. It closed on 16 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
GIS SPECIALIST: WEB SERVICES
Department of Basic Education
- Reference number
- A4/091
- Salary
- R932 292 per annum. (An all-inclusive remuneration package) The package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
- Centre
- Head Office, Mbombela
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Closing date
- 16 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
University degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / BSc plus an appropriate Honours- and / or Masters degree. An additional tertiary GIS qualification in Geographical Information Systems. At least three to five years experience in management of Geographic Information Systems. Experience in GIS database administration, GIS web application development and/or spatial analysis and data extraction will be considered. Experience in working with Arc Gis or Arc lMS. Project management. Knowledge of Government legislation regarding spatial information. Experience in the educational sector will be an advantage. Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Excellent client liaison skills. Sound teamwork and human relation capabilities. Ability to work under pressure and expended working hours. Valid driver’s lisence.
Duties
Manage, maintain and support the departmental GIS services. Identify and acquire spatial and non-spatial data from various sources. Prepare data for use in the GIS environment. Use static information and non-spatial information to create spatial data. Compile and print reports and maps based on the spatial analysis. Responsible for business report writing and spatial data presentations. Promote the use of GIS and spatial analysis in the planning and monitoring of in-house development. Represent the department on departmental, provincial and national level.
Where to send your application
The Mpumalanga Department of Education awaits applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for appointment to positions, as set out below: Should be uploaded via the following link uploaded on the following link https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za ENQUIRIES : should be directed to 013 766 5524/5175/5267/5458/5350: Ms. NP Magagula / Ms. SL Mkhatshwa / Ms. SR Ndzinisa / Mr. X Sifunda, YT Mthethwa - HR Recruitment.
Enquiries
Ms. M Tebeila, Tel (013) 766 5566
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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