Lungi Nkosi

Diverse GIS Specialist/Analyst with portfolio of successful projects spread across various spheres of governments. Learned in latest GIS techniques to create safe, optimally efficient installations. Accomplished at providing technical feedback on projects. Computer-savvy GIS professional with technical expertise in equipment and databases. Knowledgeable about compiling, organizing and reporting on data for diverse applications. Demonstrated skill in integrated analyses and cartography. Detail-oriented Geospatial Analyst with over 10 years of experience working in local governments. Expertise in database management, map reading and map modeling. Thorough and systematic with outstanding verbal and written communication abilities. Adept at working with complex proprietary and public databases for target research and analysis. Articulate Geospatial Analyst offering extensive and wide-ranging experience in geospatial analysis. Solution-focused and intuitive with positive attitude and exceptional task-management skills. Experience managing teams of 10 or more professionals and mentoring to junior team members. Meticulous Geospatial Analyst bringing 10 years of experience in field, team-oriented mentality and good multitasking, problem-solving and organizational abilities. Successful at opening up communication between departments and meeting project demands. Astute user of ArcGIS and QGIS software for data management and analysis. Successful GIS Specialist accomplished in handling large volumes of complex GIS data for industry or government use. Talents include spatial analysis and preparing graphic representations. Reliable in completing accurate work according to specifications. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.

• Sepedi
• Tshivenda

• 2010 - 2011, Compiling databases and performing customised and modelled queries for clients (using MS Access; ArcView and ArcGIS) to produce high quality maps. The main project was for the Mpumalanga Province Land Reform and Land Restitution Projects reports. Using the South African Census data to research and compile datasets for use in the compiling documents.
• Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP), Carrying out field work which entails site and facts verification; assessing the sites in terms of natural resources, built infrastructure; services; and predominant economic activities within the predetermined site. The end product is a compiled report and /or a spatial plan which documents the findings in form of a status quo report.
• 2011 - 2014, Supervising DataWorld as the service providers for the project Comprehensive Land Audit for Ehlanzeni DM in Mpumalanga. Working on the project for the Dolomite Investigation Study and Recommendations for the Thaba Chweu Municipality as the project manager supervising the Council of Geosciences service providers. Managing the projects for Thaba Chweu and Govan Mbeki Municipalities Spatial Development Frameworks. Managing the projects for the development of SPLUMA compliant Land Use Schemes for the Pixley ka Isaka Seme, Msukaligwa, and Lekwa Municipalities. Assisting on managing the projects for Pixley ka Isaka Seme and Victor Khanye Municipalities. Member of the Mpumalanga Spatial Development Framework Project Technical and Project Steering Committees. Member of the SPLUMA (Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act) implementation Provincial (Mpumalanga) and National Coordination Forum. Part of the Mpumalanga Provincial Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Bill, 2014.
• Land Reform and Land Restitution Technical Support, This involves all stages of GIS technical support, from field work (collection, processing and cataloguing GPS data and photography); to desktop processing (manipulation, data quality control and geo-database formulation) and documenting (production of technical results in report format). Furthermore, different support that involves encrypting coordinates to enable projects location (CPAs, and all sorts of land claims). In particular, once data has been extracted from Landbase, I am able to perform different GIS manipulation process to enable visualization of all claim status-quo. This involves decoding the corresponding Alpha-Numeric codes (SG-Codes) of all the provided data; linking and joining the provided information to cadastre to give the required graphic or tabulated display, for example Rejected Claims in a particular municipality. This is done in SQL environment using the ArcSDE platform.
• GIS Data Management, This involves sourcing the geo-spatial data from different organisations; routine data manipulation to enable the generation of decision making aids like maps and analytical information to meet different departmental functions/mandate. Working on the management (versioning) of all spatial data on the ArcSDE server for the Chief Directorate.
• Ad-hoc Tasks, Drafting Terms of Reference for various projects (Spatial Development Frameworks, Precinct Plans, Land Use Schemes) etc. Support to national projects which are National Land Use Classification project, Mapping of Strategically Located Land for Agricultural Development, Development of the National Land Use Monitoring Tool etc.
• Polokwane Municipality (2014 – Date), Capture maintain and update spatial and related attribute data according to prescribed standards and timelines to ensure the availability of source data for property value chain processes, development planning, and internal and external clients. Perform statistical and spatial analysis, interpret and validate data. Present spatial data and related data in various formats. Coordinate and implement data standards and policies for the database by means of personal interaction to provide an environment of compatible data formats and prevents duplication. Update and maintenance of server and desktop GIS software by means of personal interaction, database and server applications to ensure that other employees who are dependent on the servers can execute their tasks. Capturing of data from special projects on regional level by using GIS applications to ensure the effective and timeous execution of projects. Implementation of the integrated GIS within the Municipality. Analysing the need for automated online applications for various departments in the municipality to promote effective service delivery. Monitor and support system development, enhancements and users by validating information and processes as required by Polokwane Online GIS and client departments.
• Polokwane Municipality: Acting Manager Corporate Geo-Informatics Functions, Provide strategic leadership and direction in the Strategic Business Unit (Corporate Geo-Informatics). Formulate and implement strategies/projects on municipal level by means of personal interaction and a user requirement analysis to assist and provide planning information. Design and manage a strategic plan for the Strategic Business Unit to ensure the workflow continuity. Analyse and align requirements with operating capacity and capability. Evaluating and commenting on the applicability of specific key performance indicators and measures against outcomes detailed in the SDBIP. Identify, prioritise and motivate budget and GIS training needs as well as manage the drafting of operational, capital and equipment budget for the SBU in consultation with Director Planning and Economic Development.to ensure that the needs of the section are addressed and to ensure a competent workforce. Evaluating and presenting reports to immediate superior detailing the strategic business unit’s performance against specific measures. Analysing trends, operating requirements and forward plans to expenditure and consolidating the strategic business unit’s operational budget. Monitoring and implementing corrective measures to rectify deviations or actions contrary to financial regulations, audit requirements and departmental procedure. Liaise with other strategic business units regarding policies, standards and data requirements to ensure an effective workflow. Organise and attend meetings, do presentations and report on relevant GIS and Land Survey issues as required to inform all parties and keep abreast with latest GIS Technologies. Initiate and manage GIS projects within the municipality and the strategic business units with municipal wide GIS projects to ensure effective and timeous execution of projects. Compile tender documents and assist with recommendation of consultants for appointment to ensure the effective and timeous execution of projects. Identify and establish partnerships with external stakeholders for strategic business unit’s related projects. Manage consultants, cross department GIS and Land Survey projects and activities to streamline GIS projects and activities within the municipality. Provide functional management of resources & personnel issues of the section for the effective functioning of the section. Instruct subordinates to execute specific GIS and Land Survey tasks/projects according to their job descriptions within the municipality. Overseeing the execution of daily tasks by subordinates. Defining/ adjusting Key Performance Indicators, job design and role boundaries of personnel against service delivery requirements. Conducting appraisals to measure performance and objective accomplishments against agreed targets and reviewing goals and setting new objectives. Identify skills gap within corporate Geo-Informatics and completes developmental plans for existing personnel with clearly defined career paths and job enrichment opportunities. Implement Human Resource policies and procedures to control or regulate workplace conflict and instituting corrective measures. Make recommendations regarding standards, policies, procedures, guidelines and technical manuals.
• Major GIS Projects, Data Cleansing – 2019 to date. Sourcing of Surveyor General cadastral data, valuation roll and Deeds. Classification of ownership and percentage of private, state owned, provincial and municipal land. Analyses of billing versus valuation roll records to enhance revenue collection. Spatial analysis of ownership status like full title, sectional, deed of grant and PTO. Monitoring of the Land tenure upgrade progress. Communal/Traditional land management. Land use and zoning versus valuation roll and billing analysis. Implementation of an online GIS – 2016 to 2019 (Project Manager). Implemented 7 modules namely Building Plans Applications Management System (BPAMS), Town Planning Applications Management System (TPAMS), Cemetery Management System (CMS), Infrastructure Asset Management Viewer, Land Information Management Viewer, and Billing Viewer. All the above systems are spatially linked and integrated to the GIS.

• ESRI South Africa College: ArcGIS Pro Advanced (2023)
• ESRI South Africa College: Deploying Portal for ArcGIS (2018)
• ESRI South Africa College: Sharing GIS Content on the Web (2018)
• ESRI Virtual Campus: Working with Python in ArcGIS 10, Spatial Analysis Using ArcGIS 10, Working with Raster and Lidar Data in ArcGIS 10, Geodatabases and Data Interoperability, Modelling 2.5D and 3D Data (2016)
• ESRI South Africa User Conference “Inspiring What’s Next” (Drakensberg, KZN) (Delegate) – 2019
• ESRI South Africa User Conference “The Science of Where” (Drakensberg, KZN) (Presenter) – 2017
• Basic Project Management (Prince 2) Enterprise Project, Programme & Portfolio Management Office - August 2014
• ESRI: 5 Day Training: ArcGIS 10.1 for Desktop I & II – November 2012
• ESRI: 5 Day Training: ArcGIS 10.1 for Desktop III (Network Analyst & Building and Managing Geodatabases) – December 2012
• ESRI South Africa User Conference “GIS on Track” (Drakensberg, KZN) (Delegate) – 2011
• ESRI: 4 Day Training: ArcGIS 10 customized – November 2011
• Map Africa Conference “Geospatial Readiness for Building Africa” (Delegate/Exhibitions) – Cape Town ICC 2010
• Public Administration Leadership and Management Academy (Induction Programme) – 2010

• PLATO – South African Council for Professional and Technical Surveyors (GT 1438)
• The Geo-Information Society of South Africa (GISSA)
• Member of the Polokwane Municipal Planning Tribunal (MPT) (2018 – 2023)

• Date of Birth: 12/03/87
• Gender: Female
• Nationality: South African

• Hyven Kholophe, 081 787 6412 / 081 331 1062, hyvenk@polokwane.gov.za
• Matsobane Ellias Dolo, 076 378 8746, elias@dmegeomatics.co.za
• Priscilla Namukasa, 082 594 2982, priscilla.namukasa@drdlr.gov.za
• Simanga Nkosi, 072 497 2950/ 072 122 4461, simanga.nkosi@drdlr.gov.za

• Achieved ArcGIS For Local Authorities Launch by completing online land development application system with accuracy and efficiency.
• Documented and resolved billing and GIS system integration which led to reduced audit findings.
• Supervised team of 10 staff members.
• Collaborated with team of 80 in the development of Online System for submitting land development applications (ArcGIS For Local Authorities).
• Achieved improved service delivery and customer satisfaction by introducing integrated GIS for billing, infrastructure and project management tasks.
• Achieved improved audit opinion through effectively helping with immovable asset management.
• Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
• Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

• South African Geomatics Council
• South African Geo-Information Society

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