Martina holds a National Diploma in Land Surveying from the Pretoria Technikon (completed in Afrikaans), as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) from the UNIGIS group of Universities (facilitated by Manchester University and Port Elizabeth Technikon). As a member and registered Professional, of several Professional Bodies (incl. SAGC, SAGI, GISSA and the International GIS Certification Institute), she is well versed with her subject and the legalities behind it. Her employment history includes both government and private sector positions (mostly with engineering companies). Having lived in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, East London, Port Edward and Durban, Martina has had a taste of a varied amount of South African cities and different working environments. Professional skills include: • Map creation and Cartography • Data capture, & Management • Geo-referencing • Project Management • Topology • Microsoft Office • Project Management • Data projections & conversions • Training & Mentoring • Tender briefing attendance • Proposal costing • Proposal writing • Client interaction • Software Installation • Spatial Analysis, Planning and Modelling • Keeping abreast of, and advising on, new South African legislation relating to spatial data Computer Skills: • Above average Computer skills (Software and some Hardware) • Social Media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) • Software Installation • Computer Troubleshooting • SQL Database Queries • Microsoft Windows – various versions (e.g. Windows NT, Windows 7, 8 & 10, etc.) • CAD and GIS (Geographical Information Systems) • Internet Searches • Google Earth and Google Maps Marketing/Public Relations Skills: • Easy interaction with People from all walks of life and Nationalities • Training & Mentoring • Client Liaison and interaction • Planning, Implementing and Promoting activities and Events • Communication and Customer Service • Attending Tender Briefings Other Skills include: • Data Capture, Management, Manipulation and Collation • Project Management • Proposal writing and budgeting • Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, etc. • Taking Minutes of the Meeting • Filing • Efficient Organizational and Time Management • Reliability and Accuracy • Self Sufficiency • Anticipation of Managers’ needs • Efficiency • Excellent telephone manner • Management of Appointments and Calendars • Writing and Upkeep of Training and Procedure Manuals • Proof Reading • Research Human Resources Skills: • Easy interaction with People from all walks of life, Ages and Nationalities • Supervision • Approachable • Client Up-Skilling • Keeping abreast with current and changing laws and legislation • Confidentiality • Staff Management