Description:
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Geographic Information Systems, Geoinformatics, Environmental Science, Geospatial Sciences, or a related discipline.
• An honors degree or higher in Geographic Information Systems, Geoinformatics, Environmental Science, Geospatial Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) is mandatory.
• Additional certifications in Remote Sensing, Database Management, Cloud GIS, or Programming are advantageous.
REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
• 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).
• Proven experience with remote sensing, LiDAR, UAV/drone data, and large raster datasets (e.g. Sentinel, Landsat, Planet etc.)
• Experience delivering Web GIS, dashboards, and production-ready GIS applications.
• Map algebra, spatial analysis and spatial statistics
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES
• Expert proficiency in QGIS and ESRI ArcGIS platforms (Desktop, Pro, Enterprise).
• Geospatial database design and administration (PostGIS, ArcSDE) and SDI principles.
• Advanced knowledge of map algebra, geostatistics, and machine learning for geospatial applications.
• Extensive experience with remote sensing, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and high-resolution raster analysis.
• Proficiency in Python (PyQGIS, ArcPy), R, and SQL for advanced geospatial workflows and automation.
• Experience with cloud-based geoprocessing and platforms (Google Earth Engine, AWS, Azure)
Email cvs to :Elsie@cronec.co.za
23 Jan 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za