Geospatial Engineer: 3D Mapping & Land Surveying Expert

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Access to advanced surveying and geoin

Diverse and challenging projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Geospatial Engineer for our Upington office in the Northern Cape. The role focuses on acquiring, processing, and analyzing high-quality spatial data using GPS, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and UAV data.

You will create maps, 3D models, and spatial databases to support infrastructure, resource management, and urban planning projects. Strong analytical and independent work skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, GIS or related field.
• Professional SAGC registration or eligibility is advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years of land surveying, photogrammetry, or geospatial data analysis.
• Proficient in Trimble Business Center, Leica Infinity and GIS software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct land surveys using GPS, total stations, drones, and LiDAR.
• Process survey data to create topographic maps, contours and DEMs.
• Develop and manage GIS databases and spatial data.
• Prepare orthophotos, 3D models and spatial analysis reports.
• Ensure data quality and deliverables accuracy.
• Collaborate with engineers and planners to integrate data into projects.
• Maintain surveying equipment and software, stay updated on geospatial tech.
• Provide technical support and training on geospatial tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, GIS, or related field

Tools

Trimble Business Center

Leica Infinity

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Geospatial Engineer for our Upington office in the Northern Cape. The role focuses on acquiring, processing, and analyzing high-quality spatial data using GPS, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and UAV data.

You will create maps, 3D models, and spatial databases to support infrastructure, resource management, and urban planning projects. Strong analytical and independent work skills are essential.