Sappi is a global company focused on providing dissolving wood pulp, paper-pulp and paper based solutions to its direct and indirect customer base across more than 100 countries. Our dissolving wood pulp is used worldwide by converters to create viscose fibre for clothing and textiles, acetate tow, pharmaceutical products as well as a wide range of consumer ...
As a Senior GIS Analyst, you will be responsible for:
Research all new GIS technologies and possible applications in Sappi.
Investigate business needs for implementation of new GIS technologies and propose business cases.
Configure and develop GIS applications using existing GIS technologies available in Sappi.
Maintain and support all GIS applications and provide user support.
Interact with GIS vendors and external entities regarding software maintenance and new technologies.
Differentially correct GPS data to accurately reflect the shape & location of the plot
Send all updated information to the relevant business owners
Provide GPS help desk support for users and assist with technical queries and support.
Create, manage and publish GIS services and customise ESRI (Environmental Spatial Research Institute) web applications, mobile applications, and the use in Operational Dashboards.
Administer user accounts using license portal.
Manage the ArcGIS training portal for all Sappi users.
Train users on the correct use of GPS capture devices and associated software
Manage the rollout and provide training on Operational Dashboard applications
Resolve incompatibilities caused by software upgrades
What are we looking for:
Matric and Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Environmental sciences (Forestry, Agriculture, Environment), GEO-Informatics or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of GIS experience
Python and HTML5 knowledge will be advantageous.
License management
Metadata management
GIS software (ESRI Products)
ArcGIS Enterprise Architecture
Spatial Data editing
Spatial analysis
Data interpretation
Cartography
Ortho – rectification
Spatial data modelling
Scripting and query building
GIS visualisation and representation
Micro competency
Spatial database administration
Leica/Trimble GPS device competency
Python and HTML5 scripting experience will be advantageous.
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