Gis Technician (Heritage Audit Project)

Findojobs South Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established consultancy in the built environment is seeking a GIS Technician to support Heritage Audit projects in Cape Town. This fixed-term contract role involves spatial data capture, GIS dataset management, and collaboration with heritage practitioners. The ideal candidate will have a degree in GIS or a related field and proven experience with ArcGIS Pro. Competitive remuneration based on experience is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience using ArcGIS Pro or compatible GIS software.
• Ability to digitise polygons and produce professional maps.
• Understanding of South African heritage legislation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spatial data capture and digitisation of heritage sites.
• Compile GIS outputs for audit reports in required format.
• Collaborate with heritage practitioners and architects.

Skills

Spatial data capture

Data quality control

ArcGIS proficiency

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in GIS or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

MS Office Suite

AutoCAD Map 3D

Job description

Miradi Group (Pty) Ltd is an established built environment consultancy and professional architectural practice specialising in heritage, conservation, urban design, and facility management services. We are seeking to appoint a GIS Technician on a fixed-term contract to support our Heritage Audit projects within the City of Cape Town.
This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the identification, mapping, and conservation of Cape Town’s cultural heritage resources.

Key Responsibilities
• Conduct spatial data capture and digitisation of heritage sites in ArcGIS.
• Create and maintain ESRI-compatible GIS datasets with standardised attribute tables.
• Support field survey teams with mapping requirements, including property boundaries and site coordinates.
• Compile GIS outputs for audit reports in the City’s required format.
• Ensure data quality control, metadata documentation, and consistency checks.
• Assist in integrating GIS data with heritage grading, significance statements, and photographic records.
• Collaborate with heritage practitioners, architects, and project managers to deliver high-quality audit reports.
Minimum Requirements
• Diploma or Degree in GIS, Geography, Geoinformatics, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, or related field.
• Proven experience using ArcGIS Pro or fully compatible GIS software.
• Ability to digitise polygons, manage attributes, and produce maps to professional standards.
• Familiarity with heritage mapping or cultural resource management (advantageous).
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Additional Desirable Skills
• Experience with AutoCAD Map 3D, ArchiTerra (ArchiCAD plugin), or other CAD/GIS integrations.
• Prior work on heritage audits or environmental impact assessments.
• Understanding of South African heritage legislation (NHRA Act 25 of 1999) beneficial.
Contract Terms
• Fixed-term contract linked to the Heritage Audit project.
• Based in Cape Town with possible fieldwork across the metro area.
• Competitive market-aligned remuneration, commensurate with experience.