Locations GIS Manager

Edge Executive Search Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Locations GIS Manager to oversee and analyse geospatial datasets for network expansion in South Africa. The ideal candidate should have a degree in GIS, over 3 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS tools. Key responsibilities include mentoring a GIS Coordinator and leading data quality assurance for effective decision-making. This position offers a chance to shape a fast-growing Out-of-Home network.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ commercial experience in a similar GIS role with demonstrable project delivery.
• Ability to produce clear written outputs and stakeholder-friendly dashboards.
• Solid grasp of spatial data structures and ESRI geodatabases.

Responsibilities

• Analyse large, multi-source datasets to derive actionable insights for location acquisition and optimisation.
• Lead spatial analyses that inform network growth initiatives and solution services.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of GIS initiatives aligned to business objectives and value targets.

Skills

ESRI ArcGIS suite proficiency

Python scripting

SQL skills

Data analysis

Education

Degree in GIS or related field

MSc advantageous

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ModelBuilder

Web GIS

Job description

Locations GIS Manager | South Africa | Permanent

Help shape a fast-growing Out-of-Home network with data-driven precision. If you love turning complex spatial data into clear direction, this role puts you at the centre of network expansion and optimisation.

As the Locations GIS Manager, you will manage, analyse, and visualise geospatial and operational datasets to guide where and how the Out-of-Home network grows. You’ll build the GIS roadmap, champion data quality and methodology, and translate insights into decisions that unlock measurable value. Reporting to the Head of Locations, you will also oversee a Locations GIS Coordinator and produce clear, stakeholder-ready outputs that inform acquisition, operations, and service design.

Our client is a market-leading national courier company. The Locations function operates as a dedicated division focused on growing and optimising the Out-of-Home network across the country, partnering closely with operational, product, and leadership teams to enable scale and service excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Analyse large, multi-source datasets to derive actionable insights for location acquisition and optimisation
• Lead spatial analyses that inform network growth initiatives and solution services
• Build and maintain a pipeline of GIS initiatives aligned to business objectives and value targets
• Establish and uphold data quality assurance and control processes; document methodologies and metadata
• Develop reports, dashboards, and visualisations (ArcGIS) to communicate methods, results, and recommendations
• Design and manage spatial databases and associated data flows; contribute to Web GIS deployments
• Manage and mentor the Locations GIS Coordinator and collaborate across steering and governance forums

What You Bring

• Degree in GIS or related field; MSc advantageous
• 3+ years’ commercial experience in a similar GIS role with demonstrable project delivery
• High proficiency across the ESRI ArcGIS suite (ArcGIS Pro, ModelBuilder, Web GIS, Survey123, Field Maps)
• Strong Python scripting and SQL skills; solid grasp of spatial data structures and ESRI geodatabases
• Ability to produce clear written outputs and stakeholder-friendly dashboards; predictive modelling exposure is a plus

What Success Looks Like

• Reliable, decision-grade spatial insights that accelerate Out-of-Home network expansion
• A robust GIS roadmap with a prioritised initiative pipeline and visible value realisation
• High data quality, consistent documentation, and repeatable analysis methodologies
• Intuitive ArcGIS dashboards and maps adopted by stakeholders for day-to-day decisions
• A capable, supported GIS Coordinator and effective cross-functional collaboration