The Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are computerised systems required to collect, store, manipulate, analyse and present complex geographic information. Some professionals working on this area are GIS officers and they are required to produce and analyse data in order to plan and deliver services in healthcare, telecommunications, construction, defence, transport planning, among other areas. These professionals may work at private, voluntary, and public sector.

Professionals working on GIS area usually perform many of the following tasks:
• Developing tools for transferring GIS data.
• Maintaining structures needed for data storage.
• Promoting GIS benefits.
• Recruiting staff.
• Managing project costs.

• Being proactive and self motivated.
• Having strong written and spoke communication skills.
• Being able to work under pressure.
• Having time management skills.
• Having interpersonal abilities.
• Being analytical and methodical.
• Having high attention to details.
• Having IT skills.
• Being reliable and trustworthy.
• Having strong interest in map design and geography.

GIS area is open to graduates from various subjects, but it is recommended to have degrees or Higher National Diplomas in surveying, computer science, town planning, geography, cartography, and geographical information systems. Foundation degrees are also useful for this industry and they may include computing, applied geography, or applied computing

Another recommendation is having a postgraduate qualification in GIS subject because it is a good advantage for candidates who do not have relevant work experience or qualifications.