EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Western Water Supply and Sanitation Company (WWSSC) is a Commercial Water Utility Company engaged in the business of providing water supply and sanitation services to its customers in the Urban and Peri- Urban areas of Western Province of Zambia. In a bid to enhance service delivery and customer service management, Western Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited being an equal opportunities employer, is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant position:

1. GIS TECHNICIAN

JOB PURPOSE:

To support the planning, operation, and management of water supply and sanitation services through the collection, analysis, and maintenance of geospatial data. The role ensures accurate mapping of infrastructure, facilitates decision-making, and enhances efficiency in service delivery and asset management.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Should have full Grade 12 certificate or the Equivalent
2. The candidate shall hold minimum qualification of Diploma / Bachelor of Engineering – Geometrics or equivalent

MINIMUM RELEVANT JOB EXPERIENCE

1. 1 year of relevant experience

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Collect, process, and maintain geospatial data related to water and sanitation infrastructure (pipelines, treatment plants, reservoirs, boreholes, etc.).
2. Develop, update, and manage GIS databases, maps, and spatial records for the utility.
3. Conduct field surveys using GPS and other mapping tools to capture asset and network data.
4. Produce maps, drawings, and reports to support engineering projects, planning, and operations.
5. Analyze spatial data to support decision-making in network expansion, maintenance, and customer service.
6. Integrate GIS data with other utility management systems such as billing, asset management, and hydraulic modeling.
7. Archives the company’s library of maps and other engineering drawings.
8. Provides technical data required for Asset Management.
9. Train and support staff in the use of GIS applications and tools.
10. Ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance with industry standards.
11. Assist in monitoring illegal connections, service coverage, and accessibility to water and sanitation services using GIS tools.
12. Prepare and submit regular reports on GIS activities and outputs.

REQUIRED COMPETENCES/PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Reliable
• Honest
• Numerate
• Good communicator

The job of GIS Technician is a permanent and pensionable position subject to probation

• Collect, process, and maintain geospatial data related to water and sanitation infrastructure (pipelines, treatment plants, reservoirs, boreholes, etc.).
• Develop, update, and manage GIS databases, maps, and spatial records for the utility.
• Conduct field surveys using GPS and other mapping tools to capture asset and network data.
• Produce maps, drawings, and reports to support engineering projects, planning, and operations.
• Analyze spatial data to support decision-making in network expansion, maintenance, and customer service.
• Integrate GIS data with other utility management systems such as billing, asset management, and hydraulic modeling.
• Archives the company’s library of maps and other engineering drawings.
• Provides technical data required for Asset Management.
• Train and support staff in the use of GIS applications and tools.
• Ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance with industry standards.
• Assist in monitoring illegal connections, service coverage, and accessibility to water and sanitation services using GIS tools.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on GIS activities and outputs.

• Reliable
• Honest
• Numerate
• Good communicator

• Full Grade 12 certificate or the Equivalent
• Diploma / Bachelor of Engineering – Geometrics or equivalent