Geospatial Civil Engineer — Hybrid, Cutting-Edge GIS

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work

Professional development

Gauteng exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Geospatial Civil Engineer in Randburg, Gauteng, blending civil engineering with GIS/remote sensing to support infrastructure design, planning, and asset management. The role emphasizes spatial data analysis and collaboration with engineers and environmental scientists, in a hybrid work setting within Gauteng.

The ideal candidate has a civil engineering background with GIS specialization and strong analytical skills to drive data-driven decisions on diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a GIS/Geospatial focus.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar GIS platforms.
• Experience with spatial data formats, databases, and manipulation tools.
• Familiarity with GPS, LiDAR, and aerial/satellite imagery analysis.
• Understanding of civil engineering principles and project lifecycles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for spatial data.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage geospatial databases for civil projects.
• Use GIS for spatial analysis, site selection, and environmental assessments.
• Integrate GPS and remote sensing data into workflows.
• Create maps, visualizations, and spatial reports for stakeholders.
• Support infrastructure design and planning with spatial insights.
• Develop data collection strategies using geospatial tools.
• Collaborate with engineers, surveyors, and environmental scientists.
• Stay updated on geospatial tech advancements and standards.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

GIS software

ArcGIS

QGIS

GPS data integration

LiDAR analysis

Remote sensing

Civil engineering

Data management

CAD familiarity

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering (GIS focus)

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Geospatial Civil Engineer in Randburg, Gauteng, blending civil engineering with GIS/remote sensing to support infrastructure design, planning, and asset management. The role emphasizes spatial data analysis and collaboration with engineers and environmental scientists, in a hybrid work setting within Gauteng.

The ideal candidate has a civil engineering background with GIS specialization and strong analytical skills to drive data-driven decisions on diverse projects.