4x Geospatial Officer/Senior/Principal (D3-E4) Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

POST: 4x Geospatial Officer/Senior/Principal (D3-E4) Geographical Information Systems (GIS) 

STATION: Harare Office 

REPORTS TO: Deputy Director, Thematic Maps and GIS 

DEPARTMENT: Surveyor General

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Administering the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
2. Making regular database updates.
3. Monitoring the quality and quantity of GIS products such as maps, graphics, statistics, etc.
4. Verifying captured data (geographical names).
5. Analysing GIS data to inform decision making.
6. Checking and controlling the quality and quantity of maps.
7. Identifying and raising procurement requests for the needed resources like hardware, software and materials.
8. Compiling and submitting weekly GIS reports to the Deputy Director, Thematic Maps and GIS.
9. Allocating duties to subordinates and appraising their performance.
10. Performing other relevant duties as assigned by the Deputy Director, Thematic Maps and GIS.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES 

The desired candidate should;

• Possess a degree in Cartography, Geographical Information Systems or equivalent.
• Be able to use GIS and Remote Sensing equipment.
• Experience in performing cartographic/GIS duties will be an added advantage.
• Be highly analytical and accurate.
• Have good oral and written communication skills.
• Be computer literate and able to use GIS software. 

NB: Eligible female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Two sets of hard copies of application letters that clearly indicate the post being

applied and the name of the department, detailed CV, national I.D, academic and

professional certificates should be addressed and submitted to;

Director Human Resources

Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development

01 Liberation Legacy Way

Ngungunyana Building

Harare

The hard copy applications addressed to the Director Human Resources

at the above address can also be dropped at;

The Department of the Surveyor General

Trust Towers, 12th floor, Room 2013B

56 Samora Machel Ave (Where the Zimbabwe Women’s Microfinance Bank is

housed)

Scanned copies of application letters addressed to the Director Human Resources

at the same address together with all the requisite attachments can be emailed to

minofagriculture.zim@gmail.com

The deadline for applications is Friday, 22 September 2023.

Dr. J. Basera

SECRETARY FOR LANDS, AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES, WATER AND RURAL

DEVELOPMENT