GIS Specialist - Sandton, South Africa - OMNIA

Description

Overview

The Omnia Agriculture division's range of specialised products and solutions are encompassed by its unique Nutriology model, which assists customers to optimise crop yield and quality

OMNI-PRECISE plays a pivotal role in this offering through a wide range of customised solutions and precision farming technologies

A minimum of a B.Sc. Honours in Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Minimum of 3 years working experience with Precision Farming data

Experience using ESRI ArcGIS software products

Knowledge in Ag Leader SMSTM software

Experience with scripting in Python

Excellent communication and analytical skills

Project management skills

Analyse spatial database information

Develop custom and standard maps and prepare maps for implementation

Develop and maintain GIS databases

Working with the agronomic field team (support and training)

Remote sensing data management

Translating raw data into agricultural solutions and marketing thereof

Develop and maintain ESRI Dashboards

Strong ability to work independently

Creative thinker

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent language skills (written and verbal English and Afrikaans)

Ability to lead and take initiative