Remote GIS Specialist: Mine Planning & Spatial Analytics

Placements24

Centurion

Hybrid

ZAR 550,000 - 900,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Health benefits

Development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote GIS Specialist to support mine planning and resource management. You will create and maintain spatial data, visualize and analyze geographic information, and collaborate with geologists, engineers, and environmental teams from a fully remote setting.

Join a leading mining entity where you will design maps, run spatial analyses for pit design and infrastructure planning, ensure data accuracy, and provide GIS training and support to project teams while

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Earth Sciences, or related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of GIS analysis and management experience, ideally in mining.
Proficiency with ArcGIS, QGIS or similar GIS software.
Experience with spatial databases (e.g., PostGIS) and data formats.

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and update spatial databases using GIS software.
Create detailed maps, plans, and visualizations for mine planning and environmental monitoring.
Perform spatial analysis to support resource estimation, pit design, and infrastructure planning.
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and adherence to industry standards.
Provide technical support and training on GIS tools to project teams.
Collaborate with external stakeholders and regulatory bodies on spatial data requirements.