GIS/CAD Processor needed at Nelson Mandela Bay Metro

Qualifications and experience required:

• Grade Twelve (12) qualification.
• Computer literacy – MS Office applications.
• One to two years’ relevant experience (i.e. experience in ArcGIS Suite of software; experience in CAD software; ability to draft and capture a town planning layout; experience in spatial data creation and products).

Key attributes and competencies:

• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English and at least one other official local language.
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The incumbent will be responsible for:
• Receiving technical documentation and applying specific procedures and system tools to import data from various applications and programmes.
• Converting data using application tools and procedures, applying instructions to change and format data sets.
• Checking and validating entries as well as storing data records.
• Operating and maintaining the Housing and Land Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
• Identifying and fixing inconsistencies, referring to specific sources of information and/or specifications.
• Setting and adjusting peripheral devices (scanners, printers and plotters), scanning images or using mapping software (ArcMap), or graphic user interface techniques to create layout drawings.

Job purpose:

• Performing tasks/activities associated with the preparation, capturing, storing and maintaining of data, presentation of information using database procedures, applications and tools to ensure that the Geographic Information System provides comprehensive and complete information supporting analysis, queries and decision-making processes, and updating Cadastral Drawings and maps using ArcView and ArcMap databases. Training of junior staff.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
• Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.

CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY, 7 NOVEMBER 2025 BEFORE 14:00