Rhodes University.
About the Job
Rhodes University’s Geography department is seeking a Geotechnical and Spatial Information Specialist to support teaching, learning, research, and community engagement by providing support with spatial technologies, practical teaching in GIS, Remote Sensing and other Spatial Technologies, maintaining digital maps and images, managing map libraries, managing GIS software and licensing, maintaining the Weather Station, managing software for electronic equipment, maintaining the Web Page and displays, managing the GIS Laboratory, and providing support with maps and electronic spatial resources. The position also involves monitoring and coordinating tasks with academic and other technical staff.
Responsibilities
Support for the Geography Department (staff and students) with spatial technologies – plus Rhodes.
Support for the Geography Department in practical teaching, specifically in GIS, Remote Sensing and other Spatial Technologies.
Maintain the Geography Department’s digital maps and images facility.
Maintain and manage the Geography Department’s map libraries.
Manage Rhodes University GIS software and the licensing thereof.
Maintain the Rhodes University Weather Station and associated data.
Maintain and manage software required for electronic equipment/apparatus.
Maintain the Geography Department’s Web Page and displays.
Manage and maintain the Geography Department GIS Laboratory.
Provide support to Rhodes University and the general public with maps and electronic spatial resources.
Supervision of the Senior Technical Officer and Senior Laboratory Assistant.
Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in one of Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Geomatics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent (NQF level 7 – 3 years of study).
At least three years’ relevant experience where such experience includes Use of GIS and Remote Sensing Software (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS, Agisoft).
Candidates without GIS and Remote Sensing Software experience may be considered, provided that they are willing to complete the GOG302 course and specific ESRI online courses.
Providing software support. Experience in diagnosing hardware problems would be an advantage.
Previous hardware and networking experience would be an advantage.
Experience in working with SA topographical maps would be a distinct advantage.
At least six (6) months’ previous supervision experience and/or be in possession of an RU Supervision certificate.
Previous administrative experience and an understanding of financial concepts.
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