Senior GIS Tech Specialist: Maps, Analysis & Automation

Cape National Recruitment Pty Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a GIS Technology Specialist to enhance geospatial capabilities in agriculture. Responsibilities include designing and optimizing GIS systems, conducting spatial analysis, and managing enterprise databases. Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess 5–7 years of GIS experience, with strong knowledge of remote sensing, QGIS, and ESRI ArcGIS. This position is based in Centurion, South Africa, and offers an opportunity to lead innovative projects.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geographic Information Systems, Geoinformatics, Environmental Science, Geospatial Sciences, or a related discipline.
• 5–7 years of professional GIS experience, preferably within agricultural, environmental, or natural resource sectors.
• Experience designing and managing enterprise GIS systems and spatial data infrastructures (SDI).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Geographic Information Systems.
• Conduct spatial analysis and predictive modelling to support decisions.
• Develop tools and scripts for GIS workflows automation.

Skills

QGIS

ESRI ArcGIS

Python

Remote Sensing

Spatial Analysis

Database Management

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems

Honours degree in Geographic Information Systems

Tools

PostGIS

ArcSDE

SQL

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a GIS Technology Specialist to enhance geospatial capabilities in agriculture. Responsibilities include designing and optimizing GIS systems, conducting spatial analysis, and managing enterprise databases. Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess 5–7 years of GIS experience, with strong knowledge of remote sensing, QGIS, and ESRI ArcGIS. This position is based in Centurion, South Africa, and offers an opportunity to lead innovative projects.