Assistant Town planner: GIS _ MN3889/25

REQUIREMENTS

- Relevant Diploma or Degree in Geographic Information Science, Town Planning or equivalent. – Valid driver’s license - Computer Literate. – Experience with ArcGIS software is beneficial. - Experience in the surveying and architectural/building fields will be an added advantage. - Knowledge and understanding of Building Control & Land Use policies, regulations and procedures. – Knowledge and understanding of applicable legislation pertaining Local Government. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) - Skills and Competencies associated with vocation: adaptability, communication, assertiveness/leadership skills, conflict and stress management, negotiation skills, problem solving skills, office skills, strong administrative skills, writing and typing skills, attention to detail, Report writing skills. -Three to Five (3 – 5) years’ relevant experience in GIS. Experience in GIS within Local Government Authority will be an advantage.

DUTIES

-Compile and issue locality maps and Survey General (SG) diagrams. -Provide verbal & written correspondence to the public. – Maintain & manage the public GIS counter. -assist staff with map creation and location intelligence. -Conduct spatial analysis and prepare reports. – Prepare various types of maps upon request including locality maps, streets maps and ward maps, etc. -Capture and maintain spatial datasets, attributes and metadata using ArcGIS software. -Conduct fieldwork or site inspection when necessary. -Comments on and assist in compiling planning policies. -Perform any other related Ad Hoc task and duties as requested or required by management (supervisor) from time to time.

SALARY R 371 508.00 – R 410 352.00 p.a.  (Level 06 of a Grade 04 Local Authority

Total package inclusive of all benefits: R 560 975.00 p.a.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS THAT PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGETS

CLOSING DATE: 10 APRIL 2025 AT 12:00

Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for traveling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates traveling over 400km for positions on levels 1 to 4. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability).  Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. Candidates must apply for this vacancy via the Midvaal Local Municipality website www.midvaal.gov.za. For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435,7557,7569,7432. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged.  If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

NB:  THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.