GIS Analyst / Specialist
Johannesburg
Full-time
Job Description
Our client, a leading organization in the Johannesburg area, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated GIS Analyst / Specialist to join their dynamic team. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute your expertise to a company at the forefront of geospatial innovation. In this role, you will be instrumental in leveraging geospatial technologies to solve complex challenges and support strategic decision-making. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of geospatial data. If you're passionate about GIS and eager to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain geospatial databases using ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and other relevant platforms.
- Conduct spatial analysis using ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, and other GIS software.
- Create and maintain high-quality maps and cartographic products.
- Process and interpret geospatial data from various sources, including LiDAR, satellite imagery, and GPS.
- Develop and implement custom GIS solutions using ArcPy, Python, and ModelBuilder.
- Perform spatial data modeling and management using geodatabases (file, personal, and enterprise).
- Undertake field data collection using Survey123 and Field Maps.
- Support spatial planning and environmental analysis projects.
- Collaborate with other team members to deliver timely and accurate results.
- Stay current with the latest developments in GIS technology and best practices.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a GIS Analyst or Specialist with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
- Proficiency in Esri ArcGIS software suite (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise).
- Experience with other GIS software, such as QGIS, is beneficial.
- Strong understanding of spatial analysis techniques and geospatial data modelling.
- Proficiency in Python scripting (ArcPy) and other scripting languages.
- Experience working with various geospatial data formats and projections.
- Knowledge of relational databases and spatial SQL.
- Experience with GPS and field data collection techniques.
- Excellent cartographic skills and the ability to produce high-quality maps.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- A relevant tertiary qualification in GIS, Geography, Geoinformatics, or a related field.
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