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COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE (CGS)
 
ASSISTANT TECHNICAL OFFICER: DRILLING  
 
Job Title:   Assistant Technical Officer: Drilling  
Peromnes Grade:  Peromnes Grade 12 (R293 497. 63 CTC Per Annum)
Location:   Pretoria Office
Reporting Line:  Chief Driller
Overall Job Purpose: To assist with the drilling operation under supervision within standardised daily work routines.                                              
 
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Assist driller with the developing of a hole.
  • Sampling.
  • Daily checks and maintenance of equipment.
  • Loading and offloading of equipment at the office and drilling sites.
  • Setting up and dismantling of camps and drill sites.
  • Assist in driving the transport necessary to move the drill rig and equipment.
  • Adhoc tasks deemed necessary by Chief Driller or Manager.
 
Key Personal Attributes
  • Ability to work under remote and difficult areas.
  • Ability to relate to members of a team and work within a team setting.
  • Must be physically fit e.g. ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery. Must pass a fitness test.
  • Attention to details.
  • Strict adherence to operation procedures.
  • Flexibility towards changes in priorities as determined by the supervisor/ project manager.
  • Must have good self-discipline and strong sense of responsibility.
 
 
Qualifications and experience
  • Grade 12 with a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science.
  • Relevant Drilling Assistant experience.
  • Valid driver’s license, code 10.
  • Code 14 driver’s license will be an advantage.
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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 (Assistant Technical Officer: Drilling) as 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.
 
Closing Date:  28 January 2021