GIS Technology Specialist

Belay Talent Solutions; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a GIS Technology Specialist to enhance geospatial capabilities for agricultural, commercial, and environmental projects. Responsibilities include leading the design and optimization of GIS, managing spatial data infrastructure, and conducting advanced GIS analysis. Candidates should have a relevant degree, mandatory SAGC registration, and 5-7 years of GIS experience, along with skills in QGIS, ESRI ArcGIS, and programming languages. This role will be based in Centurion, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Mandatory registration with South African Geomatics Council (SAGC).
• 5-7 years in professional GIS roles, preferably in agriculture or environment.
• Deliver Web GIS, dashboards, and production-ready applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of GIS.
• Manage enterprise spatial data and infrastructure.
• Produce maps, cartography, and visualizations.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in QGIS

ESRI ArcGIS (Desktop, Pro, Enterprise)

Python (ArcPy, PyQGIS)

R

SQL

Automation

Education

Bachelors or Honours degree in GIS, Geoinformatics, Environmental Science

Tools

QGIS

ESRI ArcGIS

Google Earth Engine

AWS

Azure

Job description

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.