Geographical Information System Technician (GIS), Grade 6

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and competent persons to fill in the vacant post of Geographical Information System Technician (GIS), Grade 6

Job Summary

• Employer: Municipality of Bindura
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Bindura, Zimbabwe
• Category: Technology
• Closing Date: 2026-11-17

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and manage spatial data for municipal planning and service delivery.
• Develop and maintain GIS databases, maps and related applications.
• Provide technical support in town planning, land use management and infrastructure mapping.
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with municipal and national standards.
• Support other departments with GIS solutions and training
• Serve as the principal advisor on spatial data.
• Migrate existing paper maps, cadastral surveys, town planning schemes into Municipal Integrated Digital Format.
• Translate and import physical field data, survey diagrams, and general plans from land survey exercises directly into a centralized municipal geodatabase.
• Conduct peg identification, land and stand surveying, boundary beacon placing and relocation.
• Process and model topographical surveys data (contours, elevations and terrain models) to support Municipal projects.
• Produce precise, high-quality digital maps, layout, thematic models, and dashboards, to assist municipal managers in decision making.

Requirements

• 5 'O' Levels including Mathematics, Science Subject and English
• National Diploma in Geographic Information Systems, Cartography, Geomatics Engineering (Geoinformatics), Surveying and Geomatics, Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing, or related field.
• Degree in related field is an added advantage
• Professional certification in GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, or equivalent) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2-years working experience in GIS and surveying applications.
• Proficiency in GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD Map, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of spatial data collection, analysis, and visualization.
• Ability to use GPS and/ Total Station equipment and conduct field surveys.
• Familiarity with remote sensing and spatial databases.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

How to Apply

• Apply by email: binduramunicipality@gmail.com
• Phone: 066210-7515/7518/7513/7361
• Address: Bindura Municipality Civic Centre, 565 Thurlows Avenue, Bindura