Remote GIS Specialist - Mining Operations

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remote salary

Flexible working hours

Health & wellness benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote GIS Specialist to support mining operations from anywhere. You will develop and maintain spatial databases, create maps and visualizations, and perform advanced spatial analyses for exploration, mine planning, and environmental monitoring.

The role requires 5+ years in GIS, strong ArcGIS Pro/QGIS skills, Python/SQL experience, and excellent remote collaboration abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a GIS Specialist in mining or natural resources preferred.
• Strong proficiency with GIS software and data analysis.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain spatial databases for exploration and mining projects.
• Create high-quality maps, reports, and visualizations for geological and operational teams.
• Perform complex spatial analysis to support resource modeling, mine planning, and environmental assessments.
• Integrate diverse data sources into the GIS environment.
• Provide training and support on GIS tools and methodologies to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure data accuracy and adherence to geospatial information standards.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated Remote GIS Specialist to support their expanding mining operations from anywhere. This position is integral to the geological and operational planning teams, providing advanced spatial analysis and data management capabilities. You will be responsible for creating, managing, and analyzing geographic information systems (GIS) data related to exploration, mine planning, and environmental monitoring. The ideal candidate thrives in a remote work setting, possesses exceptional technical GIS skills, and has a solid understanding of how GIS is applied within the mining industry. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise to a forward-thinking company without the need for physical relocation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain spatial databases for exploration and mining projects.
• Create high-quality maps, reports, and visualizations using GIS software for geological and operational teams.
• Perform complex spatial analysis to support resource modeling, mine planning, and environmental impact assessments.
• Integrate various data sources (geological, geophysical, operational) into the GIS environment.
• Provide technical support and training on GIS tools and methodologies to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and adherence to company standards for geospatial information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a GIS Specialist, with a significant portion focused on the mining or natural resources sector .
• Advanced proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, and associated extensions.
• Experience with database management (e.g., SQL, Geodatabases) and scripting languages (e.g., Python).
• Strong understanding of spatial analysis techniques relevant to resource exploration and mine planning.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary and performance-based incentives.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from any location.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement in GIS technologies.
• Direct impact on strategic planning and decision-making for mining operations , working from your chosen location.