Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

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Shikombiso Mabunda

GIS Specialist

Years Active: 10+ years Nationality: South African SAGC Member Phone: +27-76-570-**** Email: *****.*******@*****.*** Address: Johannesburg, Sandton

GIS Skills

• Software: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, QGIS, GeoServer, PostGIS, PowerBI, Survey123

• GIS Web Development: Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Leaflet, OpenLayers, Visual Studio, Git/GitHub, Cloud Hosting, Django

• Databases: SQL, Relational Database Design, Metadata Work Experience

Rand Water - Water & Sanitation

GIS Technician

August 2021 - Present

Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) - Government

GIS Technician

June 2019 - January 2020

National Geospatial Information - Government

GIS Technician

January 2019 - June 2019

Sasol Satellite Operations (Pty) Ltd - Oil & Gas

GIS Draughtsperson

April 2013 - January 2016

Computer Foundation (Pty) Ltd - GIS Consulting

GIS Technician in Training

June 2011 - March 2013

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GIS Projects

Planned Shutdown Project (Rand Water)

Planned shutdown projects were initially tracked in Excel spreadsheets. I initiated the use of GIS to monitor project progress and designed a GIS-compatible database that the shutdown team now uses for data capture. The processed data powers a GIS dashboard that monitors planned shutdown works, supporting effective planning and execution.

TB National Health Care Project (COGTA)

TB mortality reports were originally drafted as PDF documents, making it difficult to track hospital budgets and identify trends. I extracted data from the PDFs and converted them into a GIS-ready Excel spreadsheet. For hospitals in rural villages without formal addresses, I used Google Earth to capture coordinates; hospitals with proper addresses were also geocoded. The data was processed in GIS to create a map displaying mortality rates per hospital alongside budget expenditure. I also developed an interactive web application that allows managers to engage with live data.

Web Viewer Development Project (Sasol)

The office experienced high morning traffic as field workers frequently requested maps for onsite use, often causing delays. I developed an interactive web application containing all company assets, allowing users to perform simple analysis and print maps independently. This self-service solution reduced office traffic and improved the effectiveness of GIS within the organization. I also trained users on the application and emphasized to stakeholders the importance of supplying quality data to the GIS office.

Kruger National Park Project (Computer Foundation) I contributed to the development of an interactive web application used by Kruger National Park to generate maps for visitors. The maps highlight areas where specific animals are commonly found, helping visitors plan game drives and enhance their safari wildlife experience.

Education

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

• National Diploma in Geographical Information Systems - 2020

• National Diploma in Environmental Management - 2011 Secondary Education

• Matriculated at Flavius Mareka High School - 2007 3

Certificates

• Database Design - UNISA (2015)

• ArcGIS Online for Server: Sharing GIS Content on the Web - ESRI (2014)

• ArcGIS for Server: Site Configuration & Administration - ESRI (2014)

• Remote Sensing - ESRI (2014)

• Udemy GIS Web development Courses (2021-Current) Personal WebApp Project (2026)

Developed a web-based application- using Django, SQL, and web technologies. References

Available upon request.

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