GIS and Financial User Administrator

Knysna Municipality || Munisipaliteit || uMasipala inclusive || innovative || inspired KNYSNA MUNICIPALITY Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified individuals with enthusiasm for the following career opportunity in our dynamic organisation: GIS AND FINANCIAL USER ADMINISTRATOR ICT SECTION DIRECTORATE: CORPORATE SERVICES: Task Level 11: R382 464 to R496 224 (Basic Salary) R584 338 to R731 436 (Total Cost to Council Package) (PERMANENT APPOINTMENT) Applicable Municipal benefits will apply. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: • A Relevant Technical Tertiary Qualification in GIS • 5 – 8 year’s relevant post qualifying experience required • Registration with SAGC as GISc Technician or Technologist (Provide proof of Registration or proof of submission from Geometrics Council) • Proficiency in ESRI products, including ArcGIS Online • Experience in Spatial Data Management and Cadastral Maintenance • Experience in the User Management of a Financial System is key • Must be in possession of a Valid Driver’s License • Knowledge and awareness of legal compliance relating to the field of GIS • Surveying knowledge • Computer literacy: MS Office • Proficiency in English and, at least, one other local Western Cape Language KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • Provide technical oversight and develop standards for Geospatial data and applications for Knysna Municipality • Provide services associated with the generation of various reports from the GIS system (ranging in complexity) for external and internal stakeholders • Sourcing, interrogating and verification of the spatial database (database that is optimized to store and query data related to objects in space, including points, lines and polygons) in accordance with relevant legislative requirements • Compile, review and implement GIS policies and procedures • Coordinating GIS related projects and Supply Chain processes • Log and track all GIS related queries • Liaise with GIS Service Provider • Train GIS users • Support GIS within the Municipality. • User Management of the Financial System • Assist with Help Desk functions in the ICT department The duties listed above are a guide and are not exhaustive. As the technologies and operational needs of the Municipality evolve, the employer is entitled to assign the employee additional, reasonable duties and responsibilities that are consistent with the purpose and grading of this role. COMPETENCIES CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES • Business Communication, Attention to Detail, Influencing, Ethics and Professionalism, Organisational Awareness, Problem Solving, Planning and Organising; Monitoring and Control; Negotiation. All applications will be considered, but in terms of its Employment Equity Target, the Municipality would prefer to appoint a Coloured Female. Should a candidate in this category not be identified, White females will be considered. Page 1 www.knysna.gov.za PLEASE NOTE: (Failure to comply with the below will result in disqualification) • All applications MUST be on a Knysna Municipal Application form (https://www.knysna.gov.za/wpcontent/uploads/2022/09/Knysna-Municipality-New-Job-Application-From.pdf) accompanied by a comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications , copy of ID, copies of training, experience, competency and previous employment record must accompany applications (certified copies must not be older than 6 months). • Application forms are obtainable from the Municipal website: www.knysna.gov.za. Completed applications [email protected] should be forwarded via email to: • Candidates will be subjected to thorough evaluations and previous and current employers and references will be contacted. Verification will be done on his/her qualifications, criminal and credit record. The candidate will be required to disclose all financial interests. • Correspondence will ONLY be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Should candidates not be contacted within three months of the closing date, they may consider their application unsuccessful. • For enquiries, contact the Human Resources Office at 044 302 6418 or 044 302 6419. Canvassing for appointment is strictly prohibited, and any confirmation thereof will disqualify the candidate. CLOSING DATE: 18 SEPTEMBER 2026 MR BOY MANQOBA NGUBO ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment. Page | 2