Jacques Pretorius

Jacques Pretorius has a diverse work experience in the field of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and data production. Jacques currently serves as the Head of Data Production at GoMetro, a role they started in March 2023. Prior to this, they worked at WhereIsMyTransport as the Regional Geospatial Processing Manager for the EMEA region from November 2021 to September 2022.

From 2019 to 2021, Jacques was a GIS Analyst at Giscoe (PTY) LTD. Jacques handled tasks related to spatial data management and analysis.

Before that, they worked at the City of Cape Town from 2015 to 2019, first as a GIS Analyst involved in GIS transport data migration and assisting with the design and implementation of a centralized SDE Geo-Database. Jacques then became a Senior GIS Technician, responsible for spatial data management, interpretation, and capturing property boundaries and leases.

In addition, Jacques has experience as an External Marker at UNISA in 2015 and as an Image Analyst at ComputaMaps from 2014 to 2014. Jacques worked on vegetation extraction and analysis using remote sensing techniques.

From 2010 to 2014, Jacques worked as a GIS Specialist at Massel Property Services, where they managed GIS projects, created property sales geodatabases, and provided general GIS support.

Earlier in their career, Jacques held roles as a GIS Specialist at The Crown Estate from 2009 to 2010, where they captured and organized spatial and attribute data, and as an Image Analyst at ComputaMaps from 2007 to 2008, focusing on vegetation extraction from satellite imagery.

Their career began as a Survey Officer at National Geo-Spatial Information (NGI) in 2007, where they were involved in georeferencing topographical maps and capturing metadata.

Overall, Jacques Pretorius has a strong background in GIS, data production, and analysis, with experience in various roles and industries.

Jacques Pretorius completed their Bachelor of Arts Honors degree in GIS at Stellenbosch University from 2000 to 2003. In addition, they obtained a certification as a Geomatics Professional from the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC/PLATO) in April 2014.