Website Digby Wells Environmental
Digby Wells Environmental is a South African company with international expertise in providing Environmental and Social services to South African and International clients, with the focus predominantly on the Mineral Resources and Energy sectors in Africa. Digby Wells Environmental (Digby Wells) is… read more the brand under which the services of the group of companies are marketed. Digby Wells and Associates (Pty) Ltd was formed in January 1995 by three partners – Digby Wells, Ken van Rooyen and Graham Trusler – all three previously from the Environmental Management Department of Rand Mines. The company is named after the late Mr Digby Wells, who made a significant and lasting contribution to the environmental management field in South Africa. Digby passed away in 1996. Graham Trusler is the current Chief Executive Officer of Digby Wells & Associates, who ensures the company remains inspired by the mission of being the premier environmental and social services provider to the resources industry in Africa. The company enjoys a staff complement of committed, highly trained, specialised and skilled employees, most of whom are shareholders – a structure that enables the business to remain truly employee-owned, as well as ensuring the staff take an active interest in delivering quality services. Digby Wells Environmental is committed to and aligned with the Codes of Good Practice and South African Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) with respect to economic transformation. Lwazi Capital, a black women owned and managed company, as well as Digby Wells Environmental shareholding employees hold 30% ownership of the issued share capital of the Digby Wells Environmental Group. This mutually beneficial relationship ensures that Digby Wells is in full compliance with South African legislation applicable to the Company and its clients. Digby Wells Environmental has, as part of the company’s goal to increase the Ownership and Management Control of the Company to Historically Disadvantaged South African’s, developed an extensive BBBEE strategy ensuring that the company continues to plays a successful role in transforming the South African economy. The company is busy establishing a presence in various countries on the African continent through various subsidiaries and joint ventures. Digby Wells House, Turnberry Office Park 48 Grosvenor Road Bryanston Gauteng 2191
What you will do
The successful candidate will support the GIS team and gain exposure to a wide range of project work, including:
Collecting, managing and analysing spatial and environmental data using GIS tools
Designing and producing high-quality maps that communicate spatial information clearly and effectively
Supporting GIS inputs across multiple projects and helping teams deliver work within project deadlines
Assisting with topographical, visual impact and other environmental assessment-related GIS outputs
Contributing to spatial modelling and analytical work for environmental and mining projects
Supporting data conversion from formats such as CAD into GIS-compatible formats
Learning and applying efficient workflows across multiple GIS software applications
Assisting with the publishing of live web maps and interactive dashboards
Working with senior GIS specialists and multidisciplinary teams across the business
Participating in fieldwork, including work in demanding environmental conditions where required
Contributing ideas that support continuous improvement within the GIS team
The ideal candidate should have:
A qualification in Geography, GIS or another relevant environmental field BSc (Hons) or BA (Hons) minimum preferred
Familiarity with ArcGIS (ArcMap and ArcPro) and/or QGIS
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
The ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Good communication and coordination skills
A willingness to travel locally and internationally when required for fieldwork
A valid driver’s licence
Exposure to or knowledge of environmental and mining legislation would be advantageous
Apply via company website ( http://www.digbywells.com ) or
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