Remote Geospatial Engineer: GIS & Spatial Analysis

Placements24

Gqeberha

Hybrid

ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position
Professional development
Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Geospatial Engineer for a fully remote role focused on geospatial data processing, analysis, and visualization. You will work on projects spanning urban planning, environment, and infrastructure, leveraging ArcGIS, QGIS, Python scripting, and cloud GIS tools in a collaborative remote setting.

The ideal candidate holds a 5+ year track record in geospatial engineering or GIS analysis, with strong remote collaboration and problem‑solving skills, and a solid grounding in

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, Surveying, Geography or related field with geospatial focus.
  • 5+ years of professional geospatial engineering or GIS analysis experience.
  • Expertise in ArcGIS and/or QGIS; programming in Python (ArcPy, GDAL).
  • Experience with remote sensing software and image processing techniques.
  • Strong problem solving, attention to detail and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop workflows to process and analyze satellite imagery, LiDAR, and vector data.
  • Create and maintain spatial databases and GIS information systems.
  • Perform spatial analyses including suitability and network analysis.
  • Develop custom GIS tools and scripts to automate tasks.
  • Generate maps, visualizations and reports communicating findings.
  • Collaborate with project teams remotely to tailor data solutions.
  • Quality control geospatial data and outputs; stay current with new tech.
  • Assist in proposals and project documentation.

Skills

Geospatial analysis
Python scripting
GIS analysis
Remote sensing
Data visualization
Analytical thinking
Communication

Education

B.Sc. in Geomatics or related field

Tools

ArcGIS
QGIS
ERDAS Imagine
ENVI
GDAL

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Geospatial Engineer for a fully remote role focused on geospatial data processing, analysis, and visualization. You will work on projects spanning urban planning, environment, and infrastructure, leveraging ArcGIS, QGIS, Python scripting, and cloud GIS tools in a collaborative remote setting.

The ideal candidate holds a 5+ year track record in geospatial engineering or GIS analysis, with strong remote collaboration and problem‑solving skills, and a solid grounding in

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