At Woolpert, you’ll do work that matters.

As a leading global architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm, we help clients solve complex challenges that shape communities, strengthen critical infrastructure, advance technology, and improve the world around us. Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact.

Woolpert is hiring a Geospatial Specialist to join its dynamic Geospatial team at the Johannesburg, South Africa office. Woolpert Africa, with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa, offers extensive expertise in high-accuracy LiDAR, imagery, and remote sensing, as well as airborne topographic, hyperspectral, and thermal survey and mapping services. The company delivers advanced mapping solutions for the engineering, infrastructure, mining, agriculture, and environmental sectors across more than 45 African countries.

We believe great companies are built from exceptional people and amazing clients. Due to our ongoing growth, we are seeking an experienced Geospatial LiDAR Processor in Johannesburg.

As a Geospatial LiDAR Processor at Woolpert, you will

Process and analyse airborne and ground data to meet client specifications
Apply advanced digital mapping techniques, including LiDAR post-processing, photogrammetry, and terrain modelling
Perform LiDAR post-processing tasks
Conduct aerial triangulation
Carry out orthophoto rectification
Create and edit DEM (Digital Elevation Model) and DSM (Digital Surface Model) outputs Develop 3D mesh models
Process oblique imagery

Contribute to planning and problem-solving in sectors such as environmental

conservation, urban planning, disaster management, and resource exploration

Work successfully within a team, follow detailed instructions, and consistently demonstrate professionalism across all tasks and interactions.

Effectively receive, backup, evaluate, and analyze LiDAR, imagery, and ground data, ensuring data quality and error detection.
Efficiently process airborne data to client-ready deliverables that meet specified requirements and accuracy standards.
Perform QC/QA reviews, provide clear and accurate progress updates, and collaborate with the LiDAR Team Leader and senior team members to drive continuous improvement.

What You Will Bring

3 Years experience in the Geospatial industry.
Relevant qualifications in Geography, Geomatics, Geospatial Sciences, GIS, Remote Sensing, or a related field.
Proficiency in basic GIS software packages, QGIS, Global Mapper, ESRI.
Strong knowledge of geospatial data formats, coordinate systems, and data projections.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to translate complex spatial concepts into actionable insights.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Prior experience working with LiDAR, GIS, and remote sensing technologies is preferred, for example: Terrasolid & Microstation etc.

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Unique Benefits

Certified as a Great Place to Work®, Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. With over 60 offices and countless projects around the globe, Woolpert makes a real difference at home and abroad. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
Freedom to work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
Fitness reimbursement, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more: Choose the benefits that work best for you.

Level up your career with Woolpert. Apply today and join our team to help shape the future of tomorrow!