GIS Technology Specialist
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Job Location:
Centurion - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
GIS Technology Specialist
Location: Centurion
Purpose: Lead the design implementation and optimization of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to enhance geospatial capabilities for agricultural commercial and environmental projects. Responsibilities include spatial data analysis mapping predictive modeling remote sensing and developing GIS tools and platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage enterprise spatial data and infrastructure.
- Perform advanced GIS analysis and predictive modeling.
- Produce maps cartography and visualizations.
- Develop automation scripts and GIS tools.
- Apply remote sensing and imagery analytics.
- Lead projects and engage stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelors or Honours degree in GIS Geoinformatics Environmental Science or related fields.
- Certifications: Mandatory registration with South African Geomatics Council (SAGC); additional certifications in Remote Sensing Cloud GIS or Programming are advantageous.
Experience
- 5-7 years in professional GIS roles preferably in agriculture environment or natural resources.
- Expertise in enterprise GIS systems remote sensing (LiDAR UAV) and large raster datasets.
- Proven ability to deliver Web GIS dashboards and production-ready applications.
Technical Competencies
- Advanced proficiency in QGIS and ESRI ArcGIS (Desktop Pro Enterprise).
- Geospatial database design (PostGIS ArcSDE) and SDI principles.
- Strong skills in Python (ArcPy PyQGIS) R SQL and automation.
- Experience with cloud GIS platforms (Google Earth Engine AWS Azure).
- Knowledge of map algebra geostatistics and machine learning for geospatial applications.
Key Skills
- Databases
- ArcGIS
- GIS
- Microsoft Access
- Data Collection
- Relational Databases
- CAD
- Autodesk
- Data Management
- ArcView
- Metadata
- Oil & Gas Experience
