Network Design Technician

• Aug 2021 - Present

Damage Prevention Technician

• Mar 2021 - Aug 2021

GIS SPECIALIST and INFRASTRUCTURE ASSET TECHNICIAN

• Apr 2007 - Mar 2020

* Receive technical documentation of engineering projects in process and completed projects and utilizing procedures to import or digitize data. * Use imported, data to verify old asset data and capture new asset data of fixed assets into geo-database and programs to examine each asset at its locality in the field. * Access relevant fields and capturing data, applying processing rules and procedures. * Check and validating field entries, referring to information sources to resolve anomalies/ discrepancies and/ or manipulating data characters to achieve consistency. * Identify problems and reviewing related information to develop and implement solution. * Store data records based on recognizable attribute database conforming to entity descriptions. * Coordinate with Technical Departments at Local Municipalities and the Water board related to the maintenance, record-keeping and of the movement of assets. * Deliver surveyed fixed asset data to finance in order to generate financial statements and capitalize works completed into the asset register * Have knowledge of design techniques and tools, involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. * Identify and fix inconsistencies in datasets * Keep work in progress (WIP) database updated and liaise with stakeholders to obtain necessary data and / or documentation to improve the asset register and WIP database * Understand geographic language, laws, ethics and methods to relate to characteristics within the geographic field. * Manipulate data through processes of selecting, projecting and joining or linking geo-databases. * Set and adjusting peripheral devices (scanners, printers and plotters), scanning images or, using mapping software or, graphic user interface techniques to create layout drawings. * Offer expertise and support to Geo-Information Societies, Councils, Departments, with means as requested such as meetings, workshops and work groups when required Show less

GIS Technician

• Mar 2004 - Mar 2007

Setup, Manage and Maintain all Electrical infrastructure on GIS using ESRI ArcMap. Merge all data from Microstation V8 Drawings and CAD into the ArcGIS; * Develop a geodatabase and populate all data from CAD into the GIS; * Maintain the electrical network data on a daily basis by means of liaising with engineers and drawing office on any changes that occurred; * Create and publish online maps by using ArcSDE and ArcIMS; * Print maps and reports when needed; * Assist with planning for future projects, identifying areas that require expansion or upgrading of electrical infrastructure; * Liaise with IT department regarding the setup and maintenance of the ArcSDE server and license renewals. Show less

GIS OFFICER

• Aug 2003 - Feb 2004

Create and Production of Maps to UNMEE fieldworkers. *Create maps, using ArcMap 8.x for various operations requested by Regiments and Battalions in the UNMEE. * Print Maps in large quantities when requested to support UNMEE Fieldworkers and Soldiers; Create and Production of Maps to UNMEE fieldworkers. *Create maps, using ArcMap 8.x for various operations requested by Regiments and Battalions in the UNMEE. * Print Maps in large quantities when requested to support UNMEE Fieldworkers and Soldiers;

GIS Intern, Graphic Designer, Photographer / Rank - Corporal

• Apr 1997 - Aug 2003

Worked at the Cartography department. Apprentice in Mapping - GIS, Graphic Design, and Photography *Create maps, using ArcView 3.x for various operations requested by Regiments and Battalions. * Print Maps on large quantities when needed; * Support soldiers on field exercises buy supplying maps according to SANDF standards. * Did all Graphic designs (Pamphlets, Invitations, Newsletters )for the Army Support Base in Bloemfontein from 2000-2003 * Took all photographs of parades and events hosted by various Regiments and Battalions and liaise/share with communication department for publication purposes Show less