Senior GIS Tech Specialist: Agriculture & Data Analytics

Cape National Recruitment Pty Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior GIS Technology Specialist to enhance geospatial capabilities in Centurion's agriculture industry. The successful candidate will lead GIS design, implementation, and optimization. Responsibilities include spatial data analysis, predictive modeling, and developing innovative tools for agricultural projects. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have 5-7 years of relevant experience. This permanent role offers a chance to directly impact agricultural decision-making through advanced GIS technology.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of professional GIS experience in relevant sectors.
• Proven ability in enterprise GIS systems and spatial data infrastructures.
• Experience with GIS application development and web interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and optimization of GIS databases.
• Conduct spatial analysis and develop predictive models.
• Produce high-quality maps and dashboards for stakeholders.

Skills

Proficiency in QGIS

Expertise in ESRI Arc GIS

Knowledge of Python and SQL

Experience with remote sensing techniques

Ability in spatial analysis and predictive modeling

Strong communication skills

Strategic thinking capability

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field

Honours degree in GIS or related field

Tools

Post GIS

Arc SDE

Google Earth Engine

AWS

Azure

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior GIS Technology Specialist to enhance geospatial capabilities in Centurion's agriculture industry. The successful candidate will lead GIS design, implementation, and optimization. Responsibilities include spatial data analysis, predictive modeling, and developing innovative tools for agricultural projects. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have 5-7 years of relevant experience. This permanent role offers a chance to directly impact agricultural decision-making through advanced GIS technology.