Senior GIS Analyst at Sappi

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.