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COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE (CGS) VACANCIES
COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE (CGS)
JUNIOR SCIENTIST – NATIONAL BOREHOLE CORE DEPOSITORY
Peromnes Grade: P09 (R 594 830, 42 CTC Per Annum)
Location: National Borehole Core Depository: Pretoria
Reporting Line: Manager: Knowledge Management
Overall Job Purpose: The incumbent will conduct hyperspectral data acquisition, quality control and preliminary spectral interpretation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
KEY ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS
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 (Junior Scientist – National Borehole Core Depository) 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. 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: 17 March 2023
JUNIOR SCIENTIST – NATIONAL BOREHOLE CORE DEPOSITORY
Peromnes Grade: P09 (R 594 830, 42 CTC Per Annum)
Location: National Borehole Core Depository: Pretoria
Reporting Line: Manager: Knowledge Management
Overall Job Purpose: The incumbent will conduct hyperspectral data acquisition, quality control and preliminary spectral interpretation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts limited geoscience research which include data collection, basic analyses and interpretation.
- Conduct hyperspectral data acquisition and monitor quality control of scanned images
- Monitor the processing workflow, box extracts and core masking
- Resolve errors that are encountered during image processing
- Oversee core preparation procedures such as core cleaning and depth marking.
- Conduct preliminary spectral interpretation
- Assist visiting scientists with core logging and sampling
- Assist with sample receiving and addressing inquiries
- Participates in statutory and/or commercial projects
- Writes scientific reports
- Publishes research findings internally and or externally based on the nature of the project cycle.
- Work within the requirements of the prescribed standards (i.e. ISO)
- Ensure that proper quality control procedures are followed and that all QAQC steps are applied to the data (acquired data, processed data and final products)
- Undertake specific and requisite self-improvement learning/conferences and development through workshops/training courses
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- BSc Honours Degree Geology.
- Experience in data acquisition and image processing software will be an advantage
- Registration with SACNASP (candidate or professional) advantageous.
KEY ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS
- Consulting skills
- Analytical skills
- Presentation and facilitation skills
- Communication skills (oral and written)
- Negotiation skills
- Customer orientation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Technical report writing skills
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 (Junior Scientist – National Borehole Core Depository) 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. 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: 17 March 2023
SENIOR SEISMIC NETWORK TECHNICIAN (X2)
Peromnes Grade: P09 (R 594 830, 42 CTC per annum)
Location: Head Office: Pretoria
Reporting Line: Manager: Infrastructure and Land Use
Overall Job Purpose: The incumbent will implement technical expertise for the installation, operations and maintenance of all aspects of seismograph networks and to manage real-time seismic data acquisition systems, data archives and automatic earthquake locator systems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Seismic station installation
- Prepare, configure and test seismograph station equipment
- Site survey and/or inspections before construction
- Seismograph station construction and on-site installations
- Integrate newly installed stations into the entire Seismic System (network connectivity, data streaming, database writing, data quality and uptime, archiving and backups)
- Testing, verification and calibration
- Logistical planning and arrangements for field repairs
- Review maintenance / repair reports from more junior staff
- Determine cause of problems on technical scientific and axillary equipment
- Management and administration of Seismic Systems
- Database management
- Operation / optimisation / enhancement / configuration of software and hardware in line with Seismic System plans
- Review monitoring reports from more junior staff
- Perform troubleshooting on Seismic Systems
- Compile reports on technical problems and formulate recommendations for corrective action
- Supervise junior staff to the achievement of allocated deliverables in the project environment
- Provide inputs to cost proposals for project implementation and capital purchases of new scientific equipment, under supervision
- In-depth research on new technologies applied in seismology to keep abreast with the trends and technology advancement
- Make suggestions into research for new applications, technology trends and technical operational solutions, and confirm viability
- Conduct on-the-job coaching assistance of new users on scientific software to facilitate skills and knowledge transfer
- Undertake the requisite individual learning and development in line with the Business Unit development plans
- Present training workshops / courses related to area of expertise when required
- Develop working relations with Stakeholders where seismograph stations are deployed
- Provide inputs on technical specifications to be included in external contractual agreements
- Liaise with equipment manufacturers on technical aspects for repairs under existing contracts
- Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and perform work according to SOPs
- Review / supervise work done by more junior staff
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Grade 12;
- National Diploma in Electrical: Electronic- / Software Engineering / Computer Science (or equivalent) with at least 5 years’ relevant experience in the development, operation and maintenance of seismograph network(s), or
- BSc or B-tech (or equivalent) in Electrical- / Electronic- / Software Engineering / Computer Science with at least 3 years’ relevant experience in the development, operation and maintenance of seismograph network(s)
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
- Working level experience and knowledge regarding the installation, site selection, maintenance, repair and operation of a seismographic network, including all associated electronic systems (i.e. databases, data acquisition systems, communication systems, technical specifications and requirements of scientific equipment, calibration of equipment and troubleshooting of technical equipment).
- Working knowledge with seismic acquisition software and databases.
- Knowledge on total seismic network system setup and administration.
KEY ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS
- Technical skills, including working knowledge of Linux
- Programming skills will be an added advantage
- Working experience regarding seismic data acquisition software and databases
- Presentation and facilitation skills
- Communication skills (oral and written)
- Negotiation skills
- Customer orientation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Technical report writing skills
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 (Senior Seismic Network Technician X2) 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. 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: 17 March 2023