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GIS Specialist III

AECOMZA

17 days ago

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Job title : GIS Specialist III

Job Location : Gauteng, Durban

Deadline : October 12, 2025

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AECOM is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented GIS Specialist III to become a valuable team member of our GIS Enterprise Capabilities Global Team.

This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule to include both office and remote work opportunities and can be based in one of the following South Africa centers : Centurion (Pretoria), Durban or Bellville (Cape Town).

Responsibilities include :

Support the GIS element of projects in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Collaboratively working closely with project GIS Leads, data analysis and other stakeholders to support a diverse project team of subject matter experts to view, interrogate, analyse, and present spatial information.

Spatial and non-spatial data handling, creating, and managing content in enterprise and file geodatabases, using good data management principles.

Carry out geoprocessing / analysis tasks – using coding skills in ArcPro, Python and / or Arcade to efficiently deliver and customise deliverables.

Support webGIS (ArcGIS Online) creation and maintenance to aid project team access to spatial information.

Provide consultancy to internal and external clients to understand their needs and provide solutions.

Working to programme and budget whilst maintaining the quality of delivery.

Work within set GIS standards and best practice.

Ensure quality assurance of all deliverables and follow internal and client-mandated Technical Quality Review processes.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geographc Information Systems (GIS) or related field is required

6+ years of relevant GIS experience

Proven GIS knowledge and experience of managing GIS projects.

Highly competent in the use of ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Esri mobile apps, and ArcGIS Enterprise

An excellent understanding of spatial data structures and fundamental concepts of GIS.

Knowledge of managing and maintaining enterprise geodatabases, including implementing corporate and industry.

Knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles and objectives of digital-twins

Understanding and experience with the ArcGIS Enterprise platform.

A well-rounded problem solver who understands client requirements / issues and identifies efficient and innovative ways to deliver results.

Experience designing custom geospatial solutions using either open-source tools (geopandas, PostGIS, QGIS etc) or proprietary enterprise solutions (ArcPro, ArcGIS API for Python etc).

Ability to complete work with GIS best practices and corporate standards in mind.

Ability to liaise with internal and external clients to promote GIS and deliver innovation and high-quality GIS input into their projects.

Customer-focused, motivated, with a keen eye for detail.

Able to communicate and coordinate a delivery team based in multiple locations.

Proficient in the delivery of allocated project tasks to meet quality, time, and budget requirements.

Proficiency in English, with a strong emphasis on technical discussions and terminology, particularly related to GIS (Geographic Information Systems).

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