GIS Team Leader

AECOM; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global infrastructure firm in Centurion seeks a proactive GIS Team Leader to lead a skilled team in advanced GIS programming. The role combines technical capabilities with leadership responsibilities, focusing on team support and strategic alignment. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least eight years of experience in GIS, along with strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a hybrid work schedule with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible work options

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in GIS or related fields.
• Experience in team coordination or leadership roles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing GIS team focused on system support.
• Coordinate project priorities in alignment with business needs.
• Promote a collaborative and innovative team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Interpersonal skills

GIS technologies knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ArcGIS Online

Job description

AECOM is seeking a proactive and people‑focused GIS Team Leader to support and grow a highly skilled team working on advanced GIS programming and online solutions. This role combines strong technical capabilities with leadership responsibilities focusing on team coordination, development and strategic alignment.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a high‑performing GIS team focused on system and application support, asset reporting and online GIS development.
• Coordinate project priorities, timelines and deliverables in alignment with business needs.
• Facilitate communication between the GIS team and other departments or stakeholders.
• Promote a collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Support the professional development of team members through coaching, feedback and career planning.
• Help define and refine team processes, tools and documentation standards.
• Contribute to strategic planning for team growth and capability development.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in GIS or related fields with exposure to programming and online GIS platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in team coordination or leadership roles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead through influence and empathy.
• Familiarity with GIS technologies such as ArcGIS Online, web mapping and automation tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and foster a positive team environment.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in GIS or related fields with exposure to programming and online GIS platforms.
• Experience in system and application support, especially in asset reporting or similar domains.
• Comfortable coordinating tasks, tracking progress and adapting plans based on team and stakeholder feedback.
• Familiarity with tools or practices that support team organization and communication (e.g. task boards, regular check‑ins, iterative planning).
• Leadership or coaching certifications are a plus.

What we offer

• Collaborative role within Enterprise Capabilities Digital.
• Interface and collaboration with various regions.
• Opportunity to work with diverse teams from our offices around the globe.
• Competitive compensation.
• Great team culture and learning opportunities.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, vacation, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public‑ and private‑sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.