GIS (Geographic Information System) Officer Job THIWASCO
THIWASCO
Job description
IT Jobs, Thika Water And Sewerage Company Jobs. GIS Officer manages GIS operations and spatial databases, requiring a GIS/Geospatial Bachelor’s, ArcGIS/QGIS proficiency, and 3+ years GIS experience (utility environment preferred). Full-time role in Thika.
Ref No. HR/MLS/06-2026
Job Grade: 7
Job Purpose
- Managing data conversion, design, development, and quality assurance for GIS software systems applications and GIS-related processes and projects. The GIS officer will report to the Assets Development Manager
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Create, implement, integrate and maintain GIS applications utilizing GIS software-based platforms in relation to our company.
- Create maps and graphs, using GIS software and related equipment in our company.
- Meeting with users to define data needs, project requirements, required outputs, or to develop applications.
- Data creation and collection including the principles and practices of Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
- Conducting research to locate and obtain existing databases.
- Gathering, analysing and integrating spatial data from staff and determine how best the information can be displayed using GIS in our company.
- Compiling geographic data from a variety of sources including customer surveys, field observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
- Analysing spatial data for geographic statistics to incorporate into documents and reports.
- Designing and updating database, applying additional knowledge of spatial feature representations.
- Analysing geographic relationships among varying types of data.
- Taking proper safety precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances and acts accordingly to prevent accidents.
- Assist NRW Unit in all its mapping and GIS database functions.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned by your supervisor
Required Qualifications Experience and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information System (GIS), Geo Informatics, Geospatial Science, Geography, Surveying, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field
- Proficiency in common GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and spatial databases.
- At least 3 years working experience in GIS operations, preferably within infrastructure, engineering, or water utility environments
How to Apply
Application should be addressed to;
Managing Director
Thika Water and Sewerage Company Limited
P.O BOX 6103-01000
THIKA
Applicants to attach the scanned copy of the advert, National Identity Card (ID) application letter, Curriculum vitae, copies of their certificate and testimonials all certified true copies of the original from a resident magistrate or commissioner of Oath.
Written application should be sent through the company official email only: info@thikawater.co.ke copy to hr@thikawater.co.ke
Candidates who want to apply for the role can access full details of the job description, application submission and requirement for appointment from our website (www.thikawater.co.ke)
Deadline for application is Monday, 17th November 2026