Nondumiso Mathibela

GIS professional with over three years of experience delivering geospatial solutions across research, consulting, and skills development environments. Experienced in spatial data collection, spatial data management, spatial data analysis and cartographic production using software such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, QGIS, Survey123, and QField. Skilled in transforming spatial data into meaningful insights.

GIS Facilitator at NTG Solutions (2024-06 – Present)

• Facilitate the Spatial Intelligence Data Science skills programme.
• Contribute to the development and updating of GIS course material aligned with industry standards.
• Design practical GIS exercises covering spatial analysis, cartography, spatial databases, mobile GIS, and geospatial technologies.
• Develop Survey123 and QField mobile data collection applications for field-based training.
• Manage, validate, clean, and maintain geospatial datasets used during practical training.
• Produce professional cartographic outputs, thematic maps, dashboards, and spatial reports.
• Provide technical support to learners on GIS software and geospatial technologies.
• Conduct outcomes-based assessment and review assessments.
• Scheduling classes, assessments, and coordinating with other departments.
• Maintain training records (e.g., trainee lists, schedules, attendance sheets)

GIS Intern at Human Sciences Research Council (2023-08 – 2024-05)

• Supported multidisciplinary research teams with data collection, spatial analysis, and cartographic outputs.
• Contributed to impactful publications including Africa at a Glance: Facts and Figures 2024 and Democracy@30 Localities Project: The Past and Future.
• Collected, cleaned, digitised, validated, and geocoded spatial datasets.
• Assisted in research writing to convey complex spatial insights more clearly.

GIS Practical Demonstrator at University of Johannesburg (2022-02 – 2022-07)

• Collaborated with lecturers to align practicals with learning objectives.
• Assisted third-year Geography students with ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, and other GIS tools.
• Managed administrative tasks such as marking and capturing practical assessments, ensuring timely feedback for students.

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Geography – University of Johannesburg (2022)

Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Anthropology – University of Johannesburg (2019 – 2021)

National Senior Certificate – Johannesburg Polytech Institution (2018)