About the Role
Job Purpose The Geo-Information System Specialist will provide specialist GIS leadership and technical expertise to support the planning, design, construction, and asset management phases of infrastructure projects. The role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and leveraging GIS systems and spatial data to support infrastructure asset management, ensuring accurate spatial intelligence is available to project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
2.Key Responsibilities
· GIS Strategy & Systems Management
· Infrastructure Asset Management
· Spatial Data & Analysis
· Project & Stakeholder Support
· Compliance & Governance
Qualifications & Professional Registration
Essential
· Registered as a Professional Geo-Information Science Practitioner (PrGISc) with the South African Council for Professional and Technical Surveyors (PLATO Council) in terms of the Professional Land and Technical Surveyors Act No. 40 of 1984, or registered with the South African Geomatics Council in terms of the Geomatics Profession Act No. 19 of 2013.
Desirable
· Membership of the Geo-Information Society of South Africa (GISSA).
· Relevant degree/diploma in Geo-Information Science, Geomatics, GIS, Geography, or a related field.
Experience Requirements
· Minimum 10 years' post-registration experience in the use of GIS systems for infrastructure asset management, gained in the public or private sector in South Africa or internationally.
· Demonstrated experience in GIS-supported infrastructure projects (e.g., roads, water, sanitation, energy, rail, buildings, or bulk services).
· Proven track record in spatial database design, GIS system administration, and asset data management.
· Experience with industry-standard GIS platforms (e.g., Esri ArcGIS, QGIS, open-source GIS) and spatial data formats.
· Experience integrating GIS with asset management systems, BIM, and/or project information systems will be advantageous.