Work location: TBA

Purpose of the role:

The primary responsibility is to support the Nutriology team with the processing of precision farming data and compilation of precision farming maps (including soil chemical maps, soil classification maps, crop yield maps, and variable rate application maps). It further includes the development, roll-out and marketing of commercial GIS solutions and to support the agronomic team through relevant training programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyse spatial database information.
• Develop custom and standard maps and prepare maps for implementation.
• Develop and maintain GIS databases.
• Working with the agronomic field team (support and training).
• Remote sensing data management.
• Translating raw data into agricultural solutions and marketing thereof.
• Develop and maintain ESRI Dashboards

Educational Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of a B.Sc. Honours in Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
• Minimum of 3 years working experience with Precision Farming data.
• Experience using ESRI ArcGIS software products.
• Knowledge in Ag Leader® SMS™ software.
• Experience with scripting in Python.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Project management skills

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong ability to work independently.
• Creative thinker.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent language skills (written and verbal English and Afrikaans).
• Ability to lead and take initiative.