Pfariso Olive Mukhawa
GIS Technician
128 Nesengani Village
Summary
To work in an environment which encourages me to succeed and grow professionally where I can utilize my skills and knowledge appropriately.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
GIS Technician
Thulamela Local Municipality
06.2022 - Current
- Use GPS and Total station to collect field data.
- Collect information needed to carry out new surveys, using source maps, previous survey data, photographs, computer records, and other relevant information.
- Record survey measurements and descriptive data, using notes, drawings and sketches
- Producing maps using GPS, surveying instruments, digital images and satellite photographs
- Set out and verify of property boundaries and survey points
- Analysing data using geographic information systems (GIS) and drawing layouts using computer-aided design (CAD)
- Compiling geographic data in different format
- Capturing and updating of data in database using Arcmap and ArcGIs Pro
- Manage information entered into gis database
- Convert data from one format to another using QGIS, ArcMap Softwares for GIS mapping
- Prepares and interprets as built data for inclusion into the GIS
- Prepare and captures proposed spatial planning data and ensure projects are represented in the GIS
- Update GIS databases and implement their standards
- Georeferencing and digitizing of existing aerial photo in ArcGIS Pro
- Digitizing of approved dwg layouts into GIS system
- Search and extract GP diagrams from Survey General website
- Assist with building plans inspection by providing GIS input
- Assist with the distribution of data as hard copies and electronic format of maps, plans and GIS reports
- Prepare detailed maps for the purpose of assisting in town planning and development processes,building plans, registering of properties, dermacations of rural areas, and business licenses
- Provide geographic information and maps to external clients
- Ensure maps are annotated and compiled with the correct information
- Export maps to interctive pdf
- Print out maps in different size and scans general plans using plotter machine
- Researching and verifying geographic data
- Prepare billboard and wayleave applications and lease contracts
- GIS report writing.
Geomatics Student Assistant
Tshwane University Of Technology
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Preforming topographic survey and cadastral survey.
- Collect, update, manipulate and maintain data for control points.
- Performing data consistency.
- Setout and verify of section corners, property irons, and survey points.
- Extract satellite images from Earth explorer website.
- Data collections using GPS and Total Station.
- Producing maps using QGIS.
- Writing report on damaged or broken equipment.
- Assist Geomatics, Civil and Building students with engineering survey and GIS practicals.
- Guide students on how to handle surveying equipment.
- Teach students how to operate surveying equipment.
- Teach students how to perform collimation error test, rise and fall, HI method, cross section, traverse, triangulations, intersection and resection methods.
- Monitor and Assist students during practical camp examinations.
- Monitor surveying equipment functionality.
- Cleaning of surveying equipment and storeroom.
Survey Technician in Training
Eskom
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Prepare field data and sketch prior field work
- Prepare equipment fir specific survey field work
- Complete pre-start check on surveying vehicles
- Assist with performing topographical survey using GPS and Total Station
- Assist with the installation of survey stations
- Drawing of maps and plans using Modelmaker, microstation and Google earth
- Capturing and updating data using QGIS and ArcGIS
- Assist with classifying data to conform to standards
- Entering new data into the GIS database
- Researching and verifying geographic data
- Assisting with negotiating of servitudes and wayleaves
- Completing DESD environmental document
- Writing surveying and GIS report.
Education
Baccalaureus of Technologiae in Surveying -
Tshwane University Of Technology
01.2021
National Diploma in Surveying - undefined
Tshwane University Of Technology
01.2015 - 04.2018
Grade 12 - undefined
Edison Nesengani Secondary
01.2012 - undefined
Diploma - Geo-Information Science & Technology
Esri College
Midrand 04.2001 -
Skills
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Short Courses
- Construction Servitudes and Drawing Interpretations, 03/2017
- ESRI - Demonstrate Basic GPS Knowledge, 06/2022
- ESRI - ArcGIS Pro Basic Training, 09/2022
- ESRI - ArcGIS Pro Advanced Training, 03/2024
References
- Mr Mudau V, Thulamela Local Municipality, GIS Technician, Vhonanim9@gmail.com, 015 962 7533/ 072 622 7474
- Mr Kwinda MA, Tshwane University of Technology, Surveying Lecturer, Kwindama@tut.ac.za, 012 382 5222
- Mrs Mosiane R, Eskom, Surveyor Technician, 0767173947
Timeline
GIS Technician
Thulamela Local Municipality
06.2022 - Current
Geomatics Student Assistant
Tshwane University Of Technology
10.2020 - 05.2022
Survey Technician in Training
Eskom
03.2017 - 08.2018
National Diploma in Surveying - undefined
Tshwane University Of Technology
01.2015 - 04.2018
Grade 12 - undefined
Edison Nesengani Secondary
01.2012 - undefined
Diploma - Geo-Information Science & Technology
Esri College
04.2001 -
Baccalaureus of Technologiae in Surveying -
Tshwane University Of Technology
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