Geographical Information Systems Officer/senior (1 position)
Engineering Jobs
- City of Harare
- Expires 18 Mar 2026
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill in the above mentioned vacancy in the GIS Section, Land Development and Management Division of the Department of Urban Planning Services.
JOB PURPOSE
The incumbent is responsible for the implementation of operational plans relating to Geographic Information System
(GIS) collation, conversion, integration, modelling, storage, maintenance and dissemination to Stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY RESULT AREAS
• Manages all utility and cadastral information including survey diagrams, general plans and other plans.
Implements filing systems for plans and other land information produced and kept by the City of Harare.
Implements and maintains an up-to-date computerized land information management system for the City of Harare.
Designs and develops GIS User applications for various City of Harare Geographical Information Systems (GIS) users.
Interfaces with various City of Harare GIS users in relation to their changing user requirements.
Prepares a schedule of records approved by the Surveyor General to the Finance Director (City Valuer and Estates Manager) to ensure that processes leading to collection of rates on the new properties are initiated timely
Maintains up to date stand number and township registers and township index maps.
Effects changes and
endorsements on all plans after
transactions that change the status or tenure of land.
Undertakes quality control of data captured into the GIS database.
Supervision and implementation of performance management and recommends staff skills improvement programmes in response to needs.
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• BSc. Degree in Surveying, Geo-Informatics or Geomatics or acceptable equivalent from a recognized institution.
• At least two years post qualification practicing in a similar set up.
• Membership of recognized professional body is an added advantage.
• Class 4 driver's licence will be an advantage.
How to Apply
City of Harare is an equal opportunities employer.
Applications clearly marked on the envelope with the position being applied for should be addressed to:
The Acting Human Capital Director
City of Harare
P.O. Box 1680
Harare
Or hand deliver to:
Records Office, Basement, Room B32
Rowan Martin Building
Harare
Applications must reach the office not later than 18 March 2026.
For further details visit: www.hararecity.co.zw