Technician-Geographical Information System (GIS) at TANESCO

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POST: TECHNICIAN-GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)(RE-ADVERTISED) – 35 POSTS

POST CATEGORY(S) IT AND TELECOMS, LAND MANAGEMENT

EMPLOYER Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO)

APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2021-08-20 2021-09-03

JOB SUMMARY N/A

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To capture GIS field data in different formats using Global positioning system (GPS), electronic data recorders, digitizers and other means;
To produce as built maps, drawings and monitor construction of distribution network to ensure compliance with the TANESCO’s standards;
To download, convert and upload GIS data available from internal and external sources to make them usable;
To update regularly customer data and distribution network infrastructure;
To consult departmental users to identify new customer connections, distribution network extensions, transformer replacement/upgrading, meter replacement, line shift, modifications or any other information for updating on the system;
To manage the database, while still allowing multi-user access and modifications, so that the integrity of the database is not at risk;
To create, update and maintain spatial data and ensure GIS data accuracy;
To design and compile map extracts based on digital map products using GIS;
To ensure map products reflect correct geographic locations of facilities and have standard of cartographic quality;
To provide end user support and the generation of maps and other GIS reports and information products. Plot maps for use in field locations;
To compile and organize GIS data from maps, database and other sources;
To maintain and manage GIS software and hardware and ‘’troubleshooting’’ problems that occur in software and hardware;
To perform GIS data quality control, including reviewing data for completeness and accuracy; identifying and correcting errors or omissions in the data;
To prepare technical and other GIS related reports; and
To train GIS users within any scope of their job.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of IV or VI secondary certificate with Diploma in either of the followingfields:Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Geomatics, Geo-Informatics, Cartography, or equivalent. At least one year experience in GIS related activities will be an added advantage.

REMUNERATION As per TANESCO’s Salary Scale

The deadline for submitting the application is 03 September 2021.

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Technician-Geographical Information System (GIS) at TANESCO