GIS Technician
2026-07-11T12:18:35+00:00
Mbeya Water Supply and Sanitation Authority ( Mbeya WSSA )
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Mbeya
Mbeya
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Tanzania
Utilities
Science & Engineering, Computer & IT
2026-07-20T17:00:00+00:00
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Mbeya Water Supply and Sanitation Authority
GIS TECHNICIAN – 3 POSTS
5.1 Qualifications and Experience
Holder of Diploma in one of the following fields: Geomatics or Geographical Information System from a recognized institution.
5.2 Duties and Responsibilities
- To assist in capturing GIS data in different formats using GPS, electronic data recorders, digitizers, and other means;
- To carry out cataloguing and inventory of GIS data, including metadata creation;
- To input, update and maintain GIS databases, including backups and also maintaining linkages to other databases;
- To participate in creating map layouts and views and generate WSSA’s current and planned water network maps and reports;
- To assist in the design, development (implementation) and maintenance of the WSSA’s GIS;
- To capture the location WSSA’s water and sewerage networks;
- To capture WSSA’s infrastructure data and convert paper maps to GIS datasets;
- To create map layouts and views and generate WSSA’s current and planned water network maps and reports;
- To manipulate, analyse and present the geographical information by creating programs to convert GIS information from one format to another.
- To assist in capturing GIS data in different formats using GPS, electronic data recorders, digitizers, and other means;
- To carry out cataloguing and inventory of GIS data, including metadata creation;
- To input, update and maintain GIS databases, including backups and also maintaining linkages to other databases;
- To participate in creating map layouts and views and generate WSSA’s current and planned water network maps and reports;
- To assist in the design, development (implementation) and maintenance of the WSSA’s GIS;
- To capture the location WSSA’s water and sewerage networks;
- To capture WSSA’s infrastructure data and convert paper maps to GIS datasets;
- To create map layouts and views and generate WSSA’s current and planned water network maps and reports;
- To manipulate, analyse and present the geographical information by creating programs to convert GIS information from one format to another.
- GIS data capture using GPS, electronic data recorders, digitizers
- Cataloguing and inventory of GIS data
- Metadata creation
- GIS database input, update, and maintenance
- Map layout and view creation
- GIS design, development, and maintenance
- Data conversion (paper maps to GIS datasets)
- Geographical information manipulation, analysis, and presentation
- Program creation for GIS information format conversion
- Diploma in Geomatics or Geographical Information System from a recognized institution.
JOB-6a52349bd2862
Vacancy title:
GIS Technician
[Type: VOLUNTEER, Industry: Utilities, Category: Science & Engineering, Computer & IT]
Jobs at:
Mbeya Water Supply and Sanitation Authority ( Mbeya WSSA )
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, July 20 2026
Duty Station:
Mbeya | Mbeya
Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, July 11 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Mbeya Water Supply and Sanitation Authority
GIS TECHNICIAN – 3 POSTS
5.1 Qualifications and Experience
Holder of Diploma in one of the following fields: Geomatics or Geographical Information System from a recognized institution.
5.2 Duties and Responsibilities
- To assist in capturing GIS data in different formats using GPS, electronic data recorders, digitizers, and other means;
- To carry out cataloguing and inventory of GIS data, including metadata creation;
- To input, update and maintain GIS databases, including backups and also maintaining linkages to other databases;
- To participate in creating map layouts and views and generate WSSA’s current and planned water network maps and reports;
- To assist in the design, development (implementation) and maintenance of the WSSA’s GIS;
- To capture the location WSSA’s water and sewerage networks;
- To capture WSSA’s infrastructure data and convert paper maps to GIS datasets;
- To create map layouts and views and generate WSSA’s current and planned water network maps and reports;
- To manipulate, analyse and present the geographical information by creating programs to convert GIS information from one format to another.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: associate degree
Job application procedure
Applicants must be Tanzanian aged between 18 and 35 years.
Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contacts, including postal address, mail address, and telephone numbers.
Applicants must attach certified copies of academic and professional certificates, academic transcripts, and birth certificates.
Applicants must have two guarantors. Both must be Public Servants.
Applicants must attach an introduction letter from the Village/Street Executive Officer or relevant Local Government Authority.
Applicants must be willing to volunteer in the respective assigned area.
Applicants must attach a copy of the National Identification Card (NIDA).
Applicants must attach two (2) coloured passport size pictures.
Applicants must not have been convicted by any Court of Law for criminal or disciplinary offences and must possess good conduct and acceptable moral character within the community.
Testimonials, Provisional Results, Statements of Results, and Form IV and Form VI Results Slips shall not be accepted.
All foreign academic certificates must be recognised by the relevant authorities, namely TCU, NECTA, or NACTVET.
The volunteering programme is strictly intended for skills development and acquisition of work experience and shall not be construed as a basis for automatic employment in the Public Service.
Applications should reach the undersigned before/on 20th July, 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The successful applicant should be ready to commence work on 1 August, 2026.
A signed application letter, written in either Swahili or English, should be addressed to:
Managing Director,
Mbeya Water Supply and Sanitation Authority,
P.O. Box 2932,
MBEYA.
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