Forestry Planner

Mpumalanga, South Africa

https://www.mncjobs.co.za/company/twk-agriculture

Job Description

TWK Agri has the following vacancy available: Forestry Planner within the Timber division at Nelspruit, Mpumalanga.
Job Summary
This role involves processing and maintaining spatial data, generating maps and reports, ensuring data quality, and providing GIS support to internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities and Duties

Process, analyse and model GIS data for Forestry applications
Ensure ongoing quality assurance, maintenance and distribution of spatial data
Provide support to end-users by generating maps, GIS reports and information products
Compile and organise GIS data from maps, databases and other sources
Convert mapping resources and data into usable formats
Perform quality control on data collection projects
Handle general enquiries and market GIS products to clients
Produce high-quality maps for various purposes
Digitise data from aerial photography and satellite imagery as needed
Collect field data to support analysis and decision-making
Maintain and monitor timber delivery traceability records, ensuring accurate tracking from plantation to final destination in accordance with company and regulatory requirements

Qualifications and Skills

Matric / Grade 12
Tertiary qualification in GIS, Geography, Cartography or Surveying (advantageous)
1-3 years experience in a similar role
Proficient in GIS software (ArcGIS or QGIS)
Bilingual (Afrikaans and English)
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work independently
Understanding of farming practices and related aspects

Take the next step in your career with TWK Agri, a trusted leader in agriculture and beyond.
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