GIS Team Leader

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM is seeking a proactive and people-focused GIS Team Leader to support and grow a highly skilled team working on advanced GIS programming and online solutions. This role combines strong technical capabilities with leadership responsibilities, focusing on team coordination, development, and strategic alignment.

This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule to include both office and remote work opportunities and can be based in one of the following South Africa centers: Centurion (Pretoria), Durban or Bellville (Cape Town).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a small, high-performing GIS team focused on system and application support, asset reporting, and online GIS development.
• Coordinate project priorities, timelines, and deliverables in alignment with business needs.
• Facilitate communication between the GIS team and other departments or stakeholders.
• Promote a collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Support the professional development of team members through coaching, feedback, and career planning.
• Help define and refine team processes, tools, and documentation standards.
• Contribute to strategic planning for team growth and capability development.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in GIS or related fields, with exposure to programming and online GIS platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in team coordination or leadership roles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead through influence and empathy.
• Familiarity with GIS technologies such as ArcGIS Online, web mapping, and automation tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and foster a positive team environment.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in GIS or related fields, with exposure to programming and online GIS platforms.
• Experience in system and application support, especially in asset reporting or similar domains.
• Comfortable coordinating tasks, tracking progress, and adapting plans based on team and stakeholder feedback.
• Familiarity with tools or practices that support team organization and communication (e.g., task boards, regular check-ins, iterative planning).
• Leadership or coaching certifications are a plus.

Additional information

What we offer:

• Collaborative role within Enterprise Capabilities Digital
• Interface and collaboration with various regions.
• Opportunity to work with diverse teams from our offices around the globe.
• Competitive compensation.
• Great team culture and learning opportunities.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.