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COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE (CGS)
 



TEMPORARY CLEANER
Peromnes Grade: Peromnes Grade 17 (R 137 184.28 CTC Per Annum)
Location: Pietermaritzburg 
Reporting Line: Manager Facilities Management  
Overall Job Purpose: To undertake cleaning duties as directed by the Cleaning Supervisor, using the prescribed methods and frequencies in line with the requirements of the cleaning specifications.
                                                                 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Emptying waste bins or similar receptacles, transporting waste material to designated collection points.
  • Clean all the offices; venues; general kitchens; corridors, elevators, public areas, and restrooms as per the daily/ weekly schedule.
  • Prepare facilities for meetings and training.
  • Cleaning walls, windows, and doors as well as emptying and cleaning waste bins.
  • Using electrically powered scrubbing and polishing machines to burnish, scrub, polish, and spray clean floors (after receiving proper instruction and training).
  • Using electrically powered pick-up machines.
  • Dust, damp wipe, wash or polish furniture, ledges, window sills, external surfaces of cupboards, shelves, and fitments.
  • Replenish consumable items (soap, toilet rolls, paper towels) used at various points of cleaning service.
  • Clean toilets, urinals, hand basins, sinks, baths, showers, and drinking fountains.
  • Use of chemical agents as directed by the Supervisor Cleaning in the discharge of cleaning operations or maintenance procedures, after receiving proper instructions and training.
  • Adhere to the cleaning checklist and ensure that it is completed and signed daily.
  • Cleaning of machines and equipment after use.
  • Report all faults or broken cleaning machines and equipment to the Supervisor Cleaning for repairs.
  • Ensure that the issue forms are correctly filled in when collecting products and equipment.
  • Ensure that the appropriate CGS personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn according to the task performed.
  • Adhere to the Occupational Health & Safety Act and related regulations when utilizing tools equipment and machinery.
 
KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS 
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Ability to communicate.
  • Ability to operate cleaning machinery and equipment.
  • Knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, and procedures.                                                                                                                       
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
  • ABET Certification/ Grade 12, and/or Certificate in Cleaning and Housekeeping.
  • 2 years’ experience and knowledge of general cleaning in corporate offices.
 
SKILLS REQUIRED
  • Ability to operate cleaning machinery and equipment.
  • Cleaning and Housekeeping Skills.
  • Basic literacy (ability to read and write).
  • Basic numeracy (ability to count).
  • Reliable and hardworking.
  • Knowledge of cleaning materials, methods and procedures.
 
 
The Council for Geoscience is committed to Employment Equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity prescripts, preference will be given but not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Females and people from previously disadvantaged groups and sectors are encouraged to apply.
 
If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, please send your application to recruitment@geoscience.org.za. Please quote the position title (Cleaner: Pietermaritzburg) as a reference when submitting your application.
 
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The processing of your personal information by the Council for Geoscience will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.
All appointments are subject to vetting processes. Appointments are subject to positive vetting results.
 
Closing Date: 4 May 2022



 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER – HUMAN RESOURCES
Position Status: Permanent
Peromnes Grade : P11 (R 406 452.43 CTC Per Annum)
Location : Head Office (Pretoria)
Reporting Line : Human Resources Business Partners
Overall Job Purpose : The incumbent is responsible for providing human resources Administrative services.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Administration of Appointments
  • Assists with all onboarding administration:
  • Explains appointment documents.
  • Ensures that all appointment documents are completed accurately.
  • Opening and maintenance of employee personnel files.
  • Liaise with all relevant Business Units in respect of the logistics for the new employees e.g. Office, Computer, access card, etc.
  • Administration of transfers, promotions, acting, demotions, and terminations.
  • Assists with the drafting of contracts of employment and extensions.
  • Records and tracks movement of personnel files.
  • Maintains HR databases and records.
 
Administration of Payroll
  • Collates appointment documents compiles notice of appointment for new employees and submits to Payroll for further processing.
  • Ensures timesheets are submitted to HR and Payroll on time.
  • Collates Payroll inputs and submits to Payroll for salary processing.
  • Attend to payroll-related queries.
 
Administration of Medical Aid and Benefits
  • Coordination and Administration of Medical Aid, i.e. new employee, change of plans, terminations, additions of dependents employees, etc.
  • Facilitates medical aid and pension fund presentations and roadshows.
  • Facilitates medical membership verification at specified intervals.
  • Coordination and administration of pension/ provident, funeral benefits, etc.
  • Assists with the processing and follow-up of death and funeral claims.
  • Distribution of benefits statements to all members on an annual basis.
 
Administration of Injury On Duty
  • Coordination and Administration of Compensation of Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COID) Claims.
  • Assists with the submission of claim applications on Injury on Duty (IOD).
  • Liaise with Workmen Compensation Commissioner (WCC) on payments and claims.
 
Leave Administration
  • Creates and unblocks users on the Employee Self Service system (ESS).
  • Resets ESS passwords.
  • Updates reporting on the ESS.
 
General Administration
  • Writing of correspondence.
  • Provides HR statistical data for reporting.
  • Perform any other ad-hoc duties.
 
People Management (Learning and Development)
  • Compiles and submits own Personal Development Plan.
  • Participates in relevant training courses, workshops, etc.
 
KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
  • Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters.
  • Confident and able to work on own initiative with limited supervision.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Teamwork and collaboration.
  • Problem-solving and report writing skills.
  • Good telephone etiquette.
  • Attention to detail.
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Matric and
  • National Diploma in HR Management or equivalent qualification
  • 3 – 5 years experience in HR or related fields.
  • Experience and understanding of Human Resources Administration and general administration and office support practices.
  • Must be computer literate in MS Office.
 
 
The Council for Geoscience is committed to Employment Equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity prescripts, preference will be given but not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Females and people from previously disadvantaged groups and sectors are encouraged to apply.
 
If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, please send your application to careers@geoscience.org.za Please quote the position title (Administrative Officer – Human Resources) as a reference when submitting your application.
 
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
All appointments are subject to vetting processes. Appointments are subject to positive vetting results. The processing of your personal information by the Council for Geoscience will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.
Applications submitted on CGS social media platforms will not be considered.

Closing Date: 4 May 2022






HUMAN CAPITAL GENERALIST
Peromnes Grade : P08 (R683 548,62 CTC Per Annum)
Location : Pretoria (Head Office)
Reporting Line : HR Business Partner

Overall Job Purpose : The role will assist in rendering end-to-end effective and efficient human resources support and services to ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures in the Council for Geoscience. 
       
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Talent Acquisition (Recruitment)
  • Develop processes and tools for effective staffing needs assessment.
  • Ensure that recruitment policy and procedures are adhered to at all times.
  • Ensure line managers and staff are advised on the recruitment process and procedures.
  • Create and maintain the job profile repository for recruitment and selection purposes.
  • Coordinate recruitment transactional processes.
  • Responsible for arranging the screening of potential candidates.
  • Ensure efficient placement of all vacancies in a timeous and speedy manner.
  • Responsible for the overall effectiveness of sourcing, shortlisting, interviewing, and placement of candidates in approved vacant positions within the CGS.
 
Talent on boarding and engagement
  • Coordinate on boarding and induction for new staff, as well as provide HR-specific orientation as needed.
  • Assist HR Business Partners to promote efforts to measure employee satisfaction and climate, and facilitate action planning to improve employee engagement and overall workplace culture.
  • Coordinate staff wellness programs and implement interventions.
 
Performance Management
  • Ensure timely submission of performance contracts and appraisals.
  • Coordinate sessions for performance moderation.
  • Develop and present a detailed report on performance management.
 
Workforce Planning
  • Provide necessary statistics to allow workforce planning.
  • Provide requisite training statistics to allow for training plan.
  • Provide support to the training committee.
  • Assist HR Business Partners and Line Managers with determining resource requirements within their respective business units.
 
Talent Development
  • Assist HR Business Partner to identify training and development initiatives to address any learning or development challenges in line with business needs.
  • Support the implementation of CGS’s Employment Equity Plan.
 
Talent Termination
  • Coordinate and assist in scheduling and conducting staff exit interviews.
  • Create and maintain a database of termination reasons.
 
Project Management
  • Participate in initiatives, projects, and activities with which the HR team is engaged.
  • Assist in the execution of all project plans related to identifying HR interventions.
 
Quality Management
  • Manage data and keep up to date records relating to:-
    • Recruitment statistics
    • Staff movements (promotions, lateral transfers, secondments, etc.)
    • Exit interviews
  • Develop and maintain a candidate information database.
  • HR data analytics.
 
People Management
  • Compile and submit your own Personal Development Plan.
  • Participate in continuous professional development initiatives/interventions to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
  • Support and participate in the training and development requirements of employees.
 
Knowledge and Experience
  • Minimum 5 years related experience in the same or similar position.
  • Must have a good understanding of HR processes, systems, and tools.
  • Understanding of the HR policies and procedures.
  • Proven experience in developing, implementing, and reviewing recruitment and selection policies and procedures.
  • Good working knowledge of BCEA, LRA, EE Act, SD Act.
  • HR Information Systems
  • Computer literacy
 
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES:
  • Consulting skills
  • Analytical skills  
  • Presentation and facilitation skills
  • Communication skills (Oral and Written)
  • Negotiation skills 
  • Customer orientation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Report writing skills 
 
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or equivalent
 
 
The Council for Geoscience is committed to Employment Equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity prescripts, preference will be given but not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Females and people from previously disadvantaged groups and sectors are encouraged to apply.
 
If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, please send your application to careers@geoscience.org.za . Please quote the position title (Human Capital Generalist) as a reference when submitting your application.
 
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
All appointments are subject to vetting processes. Appointments are subject to positive vetting results. The processing of your personal information by the Council for Geoscience will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.
 
Applications submitted on CGS social media platforms will not be considered.
 
Closing Date: 29 April 2022