GIS Data Specialist/Spatial Data Analyst

Key Responsibilities Spatial Data Management - Prepare, maintain, and update geospatial datasets for applications, reporting, mapping, and analysis. * Ensure data is accurately structured, documented, and traceable. Data Quality & Validation - Perform quality assurance checks on spatial data, including geometry validation, topology, projections, attributes, and area calculations. * Identify, document, and resolve data quality issues. #### Spatial Analysis - Conduct spatial analysis such as overlays, buffers, spatial joins, intersections, proximity analysis, and reporting-related investigations. #### Remote Sensing & Raster Data - Process and analyse satellite, drone, and elevation datasets. * Support raster validation, clipping, mosaicking, reprojection, and raster-to-vector analysis. #### Spatial Database Support - Assist with loading, validating, and querying spatial data within PostGIS or similar spatial databases. * Support spatial reporting and data extraction requirements. Reporting & Stakeholder Support - Prepare spatial datasets for reports and dashboards. * Document data sources, processing methodologies, and limitations. * Support internal teams and contribute to the improvement and standardisation of GIS processes. Minimum Qualifications & Experience Required - Qualification in GIS, Geomatics, Geography, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. * Experience with GIS data preparation, validation, analysis, and map production. * Proficiency in QGIS, ArcGIS, or similar GIS platforms. * Experience working with vector, raster, and remote sensing datasets. * Strong understanding of coordinate systems, projections, and spatial data quality principles. * Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Advantageous - Experience with PostGIS, PostgreSQL, Spatial SQL, or database-driven GIS environments. * Agricultural, land management, farming, or infrastructure-related GIS experience. * Knowledge of Python, R, SQL, GeoPandas, GDAL/OGR, or GIS automation tools. * Experience with satellite imagery, drone data, vegetation indices, zonal statistics, and spatial reporting. #### Key Competencies Technical - GIS analysis and mapping * Spatial data validation and quality assurance * Remote sensing and raster processing * Spatial databases and SQL * Metadata management and workflow documentation Behavioural - Strong attention to detail * Analytical and problem-solving mindset * Effective communication skills * Ability to work independently and manage priorities * Commitment to continuous learning and process improvement Apply now!