Heritage GIS Technician - Cape Town (Fixed-Term)

Miradi Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A built environment consultancy based in Cape Town is seeking a GIS Technician to support heritage audit projects. Key responsibilities include conducting spatial data capture, maintaining GIS datasets, and collaborating with project teams. Applicants should have a degree in GIS or a related field, along with experience using GIS software. The position offers competitive remuneration and may involve fieldwork across the metro area.

Benefits

Competitive market-aligned remuneration

Qualifications

• Proven experience using ArcGIS Pro or compatible GIS software.
• Ability to digitise polygons, manage attributes, and produce maps to professional standards.
• Familiarity with heritage mapping or cultural resource management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spatial data capture and digitisation of heritage sites in ArcGIS.
• Create and maintain ESRI-compatible GIS datasets with standardised attribute tables.
• Collaborate with heritage practitioners and project managers to deliver audit reports.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

GIS data capture

Data quality control

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in GIS, Geography, Geoinformatics, Environmental Science, Urban Planning

Tools

ESRI-compatible GIS software

MS Office Suite

AutoCAD Map 3D

Job description

A built environment consultancy based in Cape Town is seeking a GIS Technician to support heritage audit projects. Key responsibilities include conducting spatial data capture, maintaining GIS datasets, and collaborating with project teams. Applicants should have a degree in GIS or a related field, along with experience using GIS software. The position offers competitive remuneration and may involve fieldwork across the metro area.