GIS Specialist III

3d3 days ago

AECOM

Centurion, ZA · Full-time · ZAR 450,000 – ZAR 650,000

About this role

As a Senior GIS Consultant/Analyst at AECOM, you will apply your expertise in Geographic Information Systems, spatial data management, and database technologies to support a diverse portfolio of complex and high-profile projects. Leveraging the Esri technology stack alongside ETL tools such as FME, you will lead the sourcing, management, and development of high-quality geospatial data and products.

In this role, you will enable project teams and clients to effectively visualise, interrogate, and interpret spatial information, supporting robust decision-making and reporting. You will proactively identify opportunities to enhance and streamline geospatial workflows, driving efficiency and innovation across project delivery.

As part of a centre of technical excellence, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of tools, standards, and best practices. Working closely with Project Managers and technical leads, you will build strong relationships and apply your consultancy skills to champion the value of geospatial solutions.

This position offers a hybrid schedule utilizing both in-office and remote work from one of our South Africa office locations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM, with accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide and our services in great demand.

Requirements

Proven expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatial data management, and database technologies.
Hands-on experience with the Esri technology stack (mobile, desktop, and web) and ETL tools such as FME.
Strong preference for experience supporting UK-based environmental programs (e.g., linear infrastructure, offshore/onshore wind, solar, carbon capture & storage, master planning, permitting & Environmental Impact Assessments).
Proficiency in Python (ArcPy) and ModelBuilder for automation and scripting.
Experience with ArcGIS Experience Builder and Dashboards for web application development.
Ability to lead spatial database design, schema development, and data integrity management.
Familiarity with QA/QC processes, metadata management, and geodatabase versioning.
Consultancy skills to engage confidently with clients and stakeholders and champion geospatial solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and programming of project-specific spatial databases, ensuring robust schema design and data integrity.
Execute advanced spatial analytics, including multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) for site selection or environmental assessments.
Develop and deploy sophisticated web experiences and dashboards using ArcGIS Experience Builder and Dashboards to visualize complex datasets for clients.
Drive delivery efficiency by creating and maintaining automation scripts using Python (ArcPy) and ModelBuilder.
Implement reproducible workflows and logical expressions (e.g., Arcade) to enhance visualization and field data collection tools.
Govern consistent workflows and documentation, metadata, and QA/QC, including adherence to internal/client Technical Quality Review (TQR) or equivalent processes.
Steward geodatabases through effective versioning, metadata management, and security protocols.
Act as a technical point of contact for project managers, translating geospatial requirements into actionable solutions.

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule combining in-office and remote work.
Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of complex and high-profile projects.
Part of a global team of over 50,000 professionals delivering impactful projects worldwide.
Access to a centre of technical excellence with continuous improvement of tools, standards, and best practices.