Sappi Southern Africa

Forestry - Victoria Country Club Estate

Senior GIS Analyst (HRL 15U)

We are hiring!

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

We’re on the lookout for a talented Senior GIS Analyst to utilise specialised geo-spatial methods to provide analytical information to assist management in resolving strategic and operational problems.

This role will report into the IT Applications Manager II

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.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
• learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
• Market leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits

Closing Date: 24 January 2024

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Feel free to visit our website for further information www.sappi.com

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.