Remote GIS Specialist - Mining

Placements24; Centurion; Hybride; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Home office stipend

Online training

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Remote GIS Specialist to join our mining operations team. You will manage, analyze, and visualize spatial data for mineral exploration, mine planning and environmental monitoring, supporting critical decisions from any location.

Work with geologists, engineers and environmental scientists across sites, producing maps and analyses with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise and QGIS. This remote role offers flexible hours, a home office stipend and access to online training for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Geography, GIS, Geomatics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional GIS experience in mining or natural resources.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and QGIS.
• Experience with remote sensing data analysis and integration.
• Strong data management, analysis, and visualization skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a fully remote environment.

Responsabilités

• Develop, maintain, and manage GIS databases.
• Create maps, spatial analysis, and visualizations for exploration, mine planning, and environmental assessments.
• Integrate data from geological surveys, satellite imagery, and drone data into the GIS platform.
• Perform spatial analysis to identify mineral targets, optimize mine layouts, and monitor environmental changes.
• Provide GIS training and support to internal teams remotely.
• Stay updated on GIS advances and recommend new tools or methodologies.

Connaissances

Geospatial analysis

Remote collaboration

Data visualization

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Geography/GIS/Geomatics

Outils

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

QGIS

Spatial databases

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled and motivated Remote GIS Specialist to join their forward-thinking mining operations team. Operating from any location, you will be instrumental in managing, analyzing, and visualizing spatial data related to mineral exploration, mine planning, and environmental monitoring. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your expertise in Geographic Information Systems to support critical decision-making across our diverse mining portfolio without the need for physical relocation. You will work collaboratively with geologists, engineers, and environmental scientists who may be based at various operational sites, utilizing cutting-edge GIS technology to provide essential spatial intelligence and drive operational excellence, all within a fully remote work structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage the company's Geographic Information System (GIS) databases.


• Create maps, spatial analysis, and visualizations to support exploration, mine planning, and environmental impact assessments.


• Integrate data from various sources, including geological surveys, satellite imagery, and drone data, into the GIS platform.


• Perform spatial analysis to identify potential mineral targets, optimize mine layouts, and monitor environmental changes.


• Provide GIS training and technical support to internal teams across different departments and locations.


• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in GIS technology and recommend new tools or methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geography, GIS, Geomatics, or a related field.


• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in GIS, with a focus on the mining or natural resources sector .


• Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS (Pro, Enterprise), QGIS, and related spatial databases.


• Experience with remote sensing data analysis and integration.


• Strong data management, analysis, and visualization skills.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fully remote team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package, reflective of your expertise and remote contribution.


• Flexible working hours to accommodate different time zones.


• Home office stipend to ensure a productive remote work setup.


• Access to online training and professional development resources.


• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects within the global mining industry without the need to relocate to Centurion or any specific office location.