GIS Officer

DUE: 21 JUN 2025

An exciting opportunity for the position of GIS Officer has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced person at Allied Timbers Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd. Allied Timbers Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd is an extensive, local and international provider of high quality and durable timber-based solutions for both industrial, domestic and end user markets. The successful incumbent will report to the Planning Manager and will be based in Mutare.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Developing GIS database, qualitative and quantitative analysis and mapping
• Implementing systems and databases for geospatial and spatial data
• Define data needs, project requirements and desired outputs in liaison with project team members and other stakeholders
• Use a range of GPS tools in the field to capture the location of company assets
• Produce detailed, high-quality cartographic products (digital and hardcopy) and accompanying reports in accordance with technical guidelines and project requirements
• Gather data accurately ensuring it meets appropriate content standards for quality assurance and quality control
• Administer and troubleshoot applications and GIS solutions
• Create and maintain the structures necessary for GIS data storage and accessibility to the right personnel
• Control tools for loading or transferring GIS data between different systems
• Facilitate data analysis and presentation of geographical information by creating programs to convert GIS information from one format to another
• Source for updated technological trends and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Any other duties within the scope of the job.

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

• BSc in GIS and Remote Sensing or any other related degree
• Membership of a recognised professional body
• Proficiency in GIS software
• At least 2 years post-qualification experience in Forestry practice, plus at least one year of experience doing planning work
• Clean Class 4 driver‘s license

Skills And Knowledge

• A team player – able to identify and rectify skills gaps and recommend try interventions.2
• Excellent presentation skills – Powerpoint3
• Very analytical skills (excel spreadsheet)

Remuneration
A remuneration package commensurate with education and experience will be given to the successful candidate.

Applications
Interested candidates meeting the above specifications and qualifications should apply in writing attaching detailed Resumes and 3 traceable referees no later than 21 June 2024 to:
The Human Resources Executive
Allied Timbers Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd
125A Borgward
Msasa
Harare
Or email: [email protected]