GIS/SPATIAL INFORMATION ENTRY LEVEL TRAINEE (PHOTOGRAMMETRY IN SOUTH AFRICA

Key Responsibilities include: - Undergo training & perform digital imagery enhancements - Liaison with other specialists & departments on best work practices for digital mapping production - Undergo training for checking & quality control of all aspects of digital mapping production - Following successful training, perform map production tasks as directed - Provide administrative information as required including timesheets, QA records, production reports, project plans and other administrative documentation - Commit to safe work practices & show willingness to embrace the Company's Safety Management System - Willingness to be trained & learn all aspects of digital mapping production Other work as directed The successful applicant will have the following attributes: - Ability to become proficient in Technical Software - Photoshop or other digital softcopy photogrammetry or similar software - Sound knowledge of administrative software - MS_Office products - Word, Excel & PowerPoint - Excellent Oral & Written communication skills - Ability to develop & maintain good co worker relationships - Ability to work as an individual and team member - Problem solving ability - Time management skills - Ability to work responsibly without constant supervision - Ability to be flexible & adapt easily - Willingness to work beyond normal office hours from time to time as & when required - Ability to use initiative but also accepting accountability for actions - The successful applicant will have the following qualification: - Matric with Maths/Science/Geography subjects - The successful applicant will have the following minimum requirements/experience: - Basic Computing knowledge - Interest in mapping & geography - Reside in the Southern suburbs area - Immediate availability - Candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply Overview of vacancy: This is a 6 month trainee contract position and only candidates that illustrate the best performance will be considered for a contract renewal depending on company requirements. An entrance test covering basic geography & image knowledge will be required. The trainee role will entail basic mapping imagery data management. Trainees will need to have the ability to understand various file types.On a daily basis trainees will use graphic software to QA imagery to ensure that it is correct & colour balanced prior to delivery to the client. If in some cases an error is found, your responsibility would be to correct the error without affecting the overall accuracy & quality of the imagery. Only short listed candidates will be contacted to attend an initial assessment to test skills & capabilities. based on results candidates will be called back for an interview. Remuneration will be discussed at interview stage. If you are interested in applying for this position please email to Please note that this vacancy is for a position in Cape Town!