Geographic Information System Specialist

Unik Civil Engineering (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Unik Civil Engineering (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Geo-Information System Specialist to lead GIS strategy, systems management, and data governance across infrastructure projects. You will develop and maintain GIS platforms and spatial data assets to support planning, design, construction, and asset management.

The role requires advanced GIS knowledge, strong governance practices, and a proven track record with Esri ArcGIS, QGIS, and integration with asset management systems.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Professional Geo-Information Science Practitioner (PrGISc) with PLATO Council under the Professional Land and Technical Surveyors Act.
• Or registered with the SA Geomatics Council under the Geomatics Profession Act.
• Membership of GISSA.
• Relevant degree/diploma in Geo-Information Science, Geomatics, GIS, Geography, or related field.

Responsibilities

• GIS Strategy & Systems Management
• Compliance & Governance

Skills

GIS leadership

Spatial data management

Asset management

Governance

Education

Bachelor/Diploma in Geo-Information Science or Geomatics

PLATO/PrGISc registration or similar

GISSA membership

Tools

Esri ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

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
• Compliance & Governance

3. Qualifications & Professional Registration

• 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.
• Membership of the Geo-Information Society of South Africa (GISSA).
• Relevant degree/diploma in Geo-Information Science, Geomatics, GIS, Geography, or a related field.

4. 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.