Manager: Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
TWK Agri
Piet Retief, Mpumalanga
Permanent
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Posted 18 November 2024 - Closing Date 27 November 2024

Job Details

Job Description

TWK Agri has the following vacancy available: Manager: Geographical Information Systems (GIS) within the Trade division at Piet Retief, Mpumalanga.

Job Purpose
The GIS Manager will be responsible for the overall management of the GIS Department, with a focus on risk management, budget management, market development, project management and strategic planning.

Responsibilities and Duties
  • General management and marketing of GIS products to clients
  • Manage and analyse GIS data, producing reports for management and other departments
  • Conduct market analysis to determine and enhance market share
  • Use GIS data to assist with credit-related risk management
  • Provide GIS software-based logistical planning support
  • Develop tailored GIS solutions and services to clients
  • Process, analyse and model spatial data
  • Ensure the continuous quality assurance, maintenance and distribution of spatial data
  • Generate maps, GIS reports and other information products to support users
  • Compile and organise GIS data from maps, databases and other sources
  • Digitise and convert mapping resources and data into usable formats
  • Ensure accuracy and quality in data collection and map generation
  • Develop chemical maps and web applications

Qualifications and Skills
  • Tertiary qualification in in GIS, Geography, Cartography or Surveying
  • Postgraduate Management Qualification: MBA (advantageous)
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
  • Credit experience (advantageous)
  • Programming experience (advantageous)
  • Proficiency in GIS software (ENVI, GEOBIA, ArcGIS & QGIS)
  • Bilingual (Afrikaans and English)
  • Understanding of farming and its various aspects
  • Ability to present complex data in a simple and understandable manner
  • Ability to work independently and proactively to solve complex issues
  • Ability to work under pressure
*The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.