We are searching for a young up and coming technology minded GIS analyst to join a international business data, navigation and location based services business in Pretoria. This is the perfect opportunity for a talented GIS analyst with a passion for technology to join this expanding geo spatial business.
GIS Analyst (Data Quality, Tools
& Processes): Ref LR12025
SUMMARY- Stay
abreast of technological development within the company and assist in its
implementation in regional offices.
- Research
new processes implemented within the company and oversee its introduction
in regional offices.
- Assist
in data preparation and QC during automatic import procedures.
- Assist
with the development of Process Design, Work Instructions, Project
Instructions and other Ad-Hoc Tasks for various activities within the
company.
- Provide
GIS support and analyses to the companies internal clients as well as
internal production and release teams
- Stay
abreast of and advise on company specs, processes and tools
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Internal GIS Support
& Analyses of spatial data to all internal personnel
- Process Design, Work
Instructions, Project Instructions for all projects and other Ad-Hoc Tasks
- Data Preparation and
QC (quality, accuracy, correctness, completion) for Automatic and manual
data Import
- Data cleaning, QC,
analysis, interpretation, integration and manipulation
- Research &
Implement processes surrounding Community Input
- Research &
Implement processes surrounding
next generation technologies to be used within the business
- Research &
Implement Non- production Tools
- Model building for
data analysis using FME and ArcGIS Modelbuilder in order to streamline
production, QC and analysis processes
- Advise on best
practises for data conflation and perform all operational work to prepare
data for it.
- Manage and perform
tool Implementation and audits
- Perform, support and
manage the SQR Process
- Support the Training
QTM
QUALIFICATIONS
Relevant degree or diploma in GIS (registration
with Plato will assist) or a minimum of 2-3 years relevant experience.
EXPERIENCE
- Advance knowledge
& experience in ArcMap or in other GIS, GPS and commercial mapping
software is required.
- Good knowledge and
experience in MS Office: Word, Excel & Access.
- Good knowledge and
experience of SQL – creating Databases and queries.
- Good knowledge of
Geography of South Africa and the rest of Africa.
- Good knowledge and
experience of Projections, Geo-referencing of maps and imagery.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
- Excellent in
communicating difficult concepts in English both verbally and in writing
to others.
- Have knowledge of
navigation and related market technology
- Strong planning and
organization skills to effectively self-manage activities in research.
- Ability to work
within a team environment and actively support the efforts of others.
- Excellent spatial
analytical skills
- Good knowledge of
FME.
- Good knowledge of
ArcGIS Modelbuilder.
COMPENTENCIES
Excellent: Reliability, quality
driven/continious improvement, communication,quality and results orientated,
integrity and trust, self starter
Advanced: Efficiency, Autonomy,
Problem Solving, Pro-activity, Teamwork, customer focus,
involvement/commitment, Innovation, Flexibility
