Remote GIS Specialist: Mining & Resource Planning

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

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.