Senior GIS & Spatial Analytics Specialist

AFGRI Equipment; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural equipment company in Centurion seeks a GIS Technology Specialist to enhance its geospatial capabilities. The role involves leading GIS design and implementation to support agricultural projects. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5-7 years of GIS experience. Proficiency in QGIS, ESRI ArcGIS, and programming skills in Python are essential. The position offers a dynamic opportunity to make strategic contributions within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geographic Information Systems, Geoinformatics, Environmental Science, Geospatial Sciences, or a related discipline.
• 5 to 7 years of professional GIS experience, preferably in agriculture or environment.
• Experience with enterprise GIS systems and spatial data infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of GIS to support decision-making.
• Conduct spatial analyses and develop predictive models to support strategic decisions.
• Develop and maintain GIS tools using Python, R, and SQL.

Skills

GIS technology proficiency

Remote sensing

Data analysis

Programming in Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems

Honours degree in a related field

Tools

QGIS

ESRI ArcGIS

PostGIS

Job description

A leading agricultural equipment company in Centurion seeks a GIS Technology Specialist to enhance its geospatial capabilities. The role involves leading GIS design and implementation to support agricultural projects. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5-7 years of GIS experience. Proficiency in QGIS, ESRI ArcGIS, and programming skills in Python are essential. The position offers a dynamic opportunity to make strategic contributions within the organization.