We are looking for tenaciously curious individuals to join our team.

Intermediate Database Administrator (DBA), Contract Position

AfriGIS seeks a dynamic and results-driven Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3 - 5 years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL.
• Certification in Microsoft SQL Server (e.g., MCSA/MCSE) or PostgreSQL (e.g., EDB PostgreSQL Associate).
• Strong working knowledge of:
  •  T-SQL and/or PL/pgSQL.
  • Expertise in backup/restore strategies and disaster recovery planning.
  • Proficiency with query performance analysis tools.
• Advantageous Skills:
  • Working knowledge of Oracle databases (any version).
  • Experience with spatial data technologies (PostGIS, SQL Server Spatial, Oracle Spatial).

Data Unit Manager

AfriGIS seeks a dynamic and results-driven Data Unit Manager to join our team.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Computer Science, Data Science or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in data management, data science or a similar role, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Background in AI model development, machine learning, and predictive analytics.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python, R, SQL) for data processing and automation.
• Extensive experience in data cleaning and data mining principles.
• Strong background in data analysis, visualisation, and predictive modelling.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex spatial data to non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related spatial data would be advantageous, including GIS software (QGIS, MapInfo, ArcGIS) and spatial databases (PostGIS, SQL Server, Oracle)

Data Specialist

AfriGIS seeks a dynamic and results-driven Data Specialist to join our team.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Geoinformatics, Geospatial Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in GIS, spatial data management, or a similar role
• Extensive experience with one or more GIS software tools (QGIS, MapInfo, ArcGIS) and spatial databases (PostGIS, SQL Server and Oracle).
• Deep knowledge of datasets, such as deeds and cadastre.
• Proficiency in SQL for spatial data processing and automation.
• Experience in machine learning and AI applications in geospatial analytics.
• Strong background in geospatial data analysis, visualisation, and predictive modelling.
• Geological classification map styling knowledge to ensure correct data visualisation.