Technician-Geographical Information System Job at Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited

• To capture GIS field data in different formats using a 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 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 a standard 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, databases 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.
• To train GIS users within any scope of their job.

Qualifications;

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