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GIS TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION) GRADE A

Department of Agriculture

Reference number
LDARD 53/7/2026
Salary
R407 337 per annum, (OSD)
Centre
Head Office: Polokwane
Province
Limpopo
Closing date
7 August 2026
Circular
No 24 of 2026

Requirements

Grade 12 plus a Diploma in GISc, Cartography or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 3-year post qualification GISc Technician experience. Compulsory registration with PLATO. A valid driver’s licence (with the exception of people with disabilities). Knowledge, Competencies and Skills: Technical: Understanding of GIS applications and spatial data queries. Theory, principles, and practices of GIS standards. Knowledge and capabilities of different GIS software’s. Understanding of technologies such as GPS, Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Projections, Principles of Cartography. Generic: Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Teamwork. Analytical skills. Creativity. Self-management. Customer service. Communication and interpersonal skills. Advanced Computer skills. Planning, organising and execution. Language Proficiency. Project Management.

Duties

To support the management of GIS information in the SIM component and in specific departmental GIS projects. To support GIS end-users. GIS incident response. To support administrative procedures in the SIM component. Contribute to the good management of the directorate. Perform technical GISc activities. Maintain GIS unit Effectiveness. People management. Functional requirement analysis.

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 26 October 2026.

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