GIS SPECIALIST: WEB SERVICES

Department of Basic Education

Reference number: A5/102
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: 30 July 2026
Circular: No 24 of 2026

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Requirements

An undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) as recognized by SAQA in Information Technology / Computer Science / BSc or equivalent qualifications plus 3 years relevant experience. 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 licence.

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

Should be uploaded via the following link https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za ENQUIRIES : should be directed to Tel No: (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 No: (013) 766 5566.

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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