- Junior
- Oficina en Wellington
The GIS Technician position is a permanent position based in Wellington. This position will focus on digitisation, collecting & capturing data, creating simple maps and maintaining GIS data.
Main Responsibilities
- Data processing, analysis and modelling
- On-going spatial data maintenance and dissemination, end-user support and the generation of maps and other GIS reports and information product
- Compiling and organising GIS data from maps, databases and other sources
- Conversion of mapping resources and data
- Quality control on data capturing projects
- Data manipulation and queries – SQL databases
- Map generation
- Digitising from aerial photography and satellite images if required
- Ad Hoc or other related duties as assigned
Skills and Capabilities
- Ambitious
- Eager to learn
- Problem solver
- Able to work on their own steam and initiative
- Function well both independently and as part of a team
- Have excellent attention to detail
- Excellent planning & prioritising skills
- Good communication and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with relevant stakeholders
- High proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Able to maintain high standards under pressure
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- Degree in GIS/Geography/Environmental Science or any other relevant tertiary education
Experience
- Experience in the agricultural industry would be advantageous
- Working knowledge of QGIS and ArcGIS
Other specific requirements
- Full professional proficiency in Afrikaans and English (speaking and writing)
