Gis & Remote Sensing Analyst

Western Cape, Stellenbosch

**ROLE REQUIREMENTS**

**Educational qualifications**: At least a 5-year advanced degree in applied geo-informatics or a closely related discipline.

**Professional experience and technical skills**: Prior work experience of at least four (4) years in a GIS and remote sensing role is required. Additionally, technical skills and knowledge including:

- Proficiency in GIS software and tools (specifically Esri suite of products).
- Ability to code.
- Experience with remote sensing software and data processing tools.
- Knowledge of spatial databases:

- Proficiency in geodatabase design and management
- Data quality control and assurance.
- Data integration and geospatial data standards.
- Familiarity with geospatial web technologies.
- Remote sensing image analysis techniques, including image classification, change detection, and image enhancement:

- Familiarity with various remote sensing platforms.
- Ability to acquire, preprocess, and analyse remote sensing data.
- Knowledge of spectral signatures and interpretation of multispectral and hyperspectral data.
- GIS data collection and data management.
- Spatial analysis and modelling:

- Advanced spatial analysis skills, including geostatistics, network analysis, and spatial interpolation.
- Spatial modelling for decision support and predictive analysis.
- GPS data processing and analysis.

**Soft skills and additional requirements**:

- Critical thinking and complex problem solving: Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills and attention to detail and precision in data analysis.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effectively conveying complex concepts to diverse audiences, including stakeholders and partners.
- Emotional intelligence and teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Additionally, ability to network with professionals in the field and joining GIS and remote sensing forums to stay connected and informed about industry trends.
- Project management skills, including the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Stakeholder engagement: Ability to engage with stakeholders, build partnerships, and work

with government agencies, local communities, private sector, and other support organisations to support conservation efforts.
- Commitment to conservation: Passion for and commitment to conservation and sustainability.
- Flexibility: Openness to new ideas, being agile and willing to adapt to changing project and programme requirements, fieldwork demands, and travel as needed.
- Ethics and integrity: Adherence to ethical standards and a commitment to the responsible and ethical use of data, information, and technology in conservation.
- Continuous learning: Stay updated with the latest developments in GIS and remote sensing technologies by attending conferences, workshops, and online courses.

**KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS**

General:

- Support the GPS Manager to develop and implement a strategy for the geospatial unit to take the organisation’s geospatial capability to the next level.

Data acquisition and management:

- Collect and manage geospatial data from various sources, including satellites, aerial imagery, and field surveys.
- Maintain and update geospatial databases and ensure data integrity.
- Evaluate data quality and accuracy.

Spatial Analysis:

- Develop and implement algorithms and models for image interpretation and geospatial analysis.
- Perform spatial analysis to extract meaningful insights and patterns from geospatial data.
- Generate spatial statistics and reports.

Map creation and visualisation:

- Create maps and visualisation products using GIS and other suitable software to communicate findings effectively.
- Develop interactive web maps and dashboards.

Remote sensing:

- Process and analyse remote sensing data, including satellite and aerial imagery.
- Perform image classification, land cover mapping, and change detection.
- Use remote sensing techniques for applied monitoring and resource management.

Project Management:

- Manage projects from conception to completion, including defining project objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams and ensure project goals are met.

Spatial database management:

- Contribute to the management and upkeep of the organisation’s spatial database.
- Perform geospatial queries and data extraction from the organisations databases.

Quality control and assurance:

- Implement quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of geospatial data and analysis.
- Review and validate results and reports.

Geospatial technologies and trends:

- Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in GIS and remote sensing.
- Evaluate and recommend the adoption of new tools and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Communication and collaboration:

- Communicate findings and insights effective