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What Began as a Survey Practice Has Grown Into a Connected Geospatial Pipeline

EarthSense-Geospatial Incorporated turns raw spatial data into decisions people can act on. What began as a land and engineering survey practice has grown into one connected pipeline spanning five disciplines: we measure, observe, understand, predict and advise — serving mining, infrastructure, environmental, water, housing and property sectors across South Africa.

Property development survey site
Land surveyor capturing GNSS data
Site team reviewing construction plans
Surveyors reviewing infrastructure plans with drone support
Analysts reviewing site-suitability data on screen
Survey team and drone at an open-pit mine
InSAR ground-based radar monitoring at a tailings dam

Our Purpose

Mission & Values

“We do not just map the world. We engineer intelligence into every coordinate.”

To deliver precision geospatial intelligence that empowers informed decision making. We integrate advanced measurement science, remote sensing, and computational analysis with ethical practice to solve complex spatial challenges for government, mining, construction, and environmental clients across Africa and beyond.

Fairness Respect Integrity Professionalism Accountability Competency Safety Excellence

Our Foundation

Born in Africa. Built for the World.

Survey team briefing at the Union Buildings, Pretoria

Founded by Thobani Maluleka, EarthSense-Geospatial combines advanced technologies with rigorous methodology to solve complex spatial challenges across construction, mining, government, and environmental sectors.

01

Precision

Sub-centimeter accuracy in every coordinate. Satellite positioning, total station, LiDAR, and InSAR time series analysis as standard.

02

Integration

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, laser scanning, aerial surveying, and Artificial Intelligence seamlessly woven into traditional geomatics expertise.

03

Innovation

Predictive analytics, digital twins, change detection, and automated monitoring powered by Machine Learning.

04

Integrity

Highest ethical and professional standards. Client-centric approach with actionable, data driven insights.

The EarthSenseGeo Difference

Statutory Compliance End-to-End Integration Registered Expertise Advanced Technology Local Context, Global Standards Ethical Foundation

Our Team

Meet the People Behind Every Coordinate

Thobani Maluleka, Founder of EarthSense-Geospatial

Thobani Maluleka

Founder & Principal

PhD Geodesy

MSc Engineering

BSc Geomatics (Survey)

Professional Land Surveyor (GPr LS0984)

Thobani Maluleka, Founder of EarthSense-Geospatial

Thobani Maluleka

Founder & Principal

PhD Geodesy

MSc Engineering

BSc Geomatics (Survey)

Professional Land Surveyor (GPr LS0984)

Thobani Maluleka, Founder of EarthSense-Geospatial

Thobani Maluleka

Founder & Principal

PhD Geodesy

MSc Engineering

BSc Geomatics (Survey)

Professional Land Surveyor (GPr LS0984)

Thobani Maluleka, Founder of EarthSense-Geospatial

Thobani Maluleka

Founder & Principal

PhD Geodesy

MSc Engineering

BSc Geomatics (Survey)

Professional Land Surveyor (GPr LS0984)

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