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COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE (CGS) VACANCIES
COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE (CGS)
JUNIOR SCIENTIST – ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENTIST
Overall Job Purpose: To contribute towards geoscience projects in areas of environment, co-existence and sustainability in the field of geoscience and mining. Participate in project management and project implementation under guidance of more senior scientific staff.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
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, click the apply button below.
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: 19 July 2023
JUNIOR SCIENTIST – ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENTIST
- Pretoria, Head Office
- Peromnes Grade : P09 (R 633 494, 40 CTC Per Annum) R / Year
Overall Job Purpose: To contribute towards geoscience projects in areas of environment, co-existence and sustainability in the field of geoscience and mining. Participate in project management and project implementation under guidance of more senior scientific staff.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Undertake moderate geoscience research which includes project management and project implementation under guidance of more senior scientific staff;
- Conduct moderate geoscience research and conducts geoscience data collection, quality control, analyses and interpretation under guidance;
- Compilation of geoscientific products under guidance of more senior scientific staff;
- Compile reports on research findings in line with specific disciplines under the guidance of more senior scientific staff
- Resolves simple to moderately complex problems in a variety of geoscientific fields in line with large parts of SOP/research methodologies under the guidance or supervision;
- Participates in geoscientific statutory and occasionally commercial projects and publishes research findings internally and/or externally;
- Auditing of existing geoscience data and gathering of new geoscience data;
- Data processing and interpretation toward establishing solutions towards mandated research objectives;
- Give inputs to the development of project proposals;
- Implement tasks under guidance or supervision;
- Manages work allocated to self
- Conducts formal presentations of work outputs or scientific results through technical presentations internally and externally at conferences;
- Gives limited scientific information and recommendation to the public and private sector organisations under and supervision of a senior staff;
- Co-publishes research finding in peer-reviewed journals or internal publications
- Gives inputs to the development of operating manuals for work procedures in line with scientific standards (i.e. ISO);
- Checks the work done by self, interns and experiential learners before it is submitted to senior scientist;
- Undertake the requisite individual learning and development in line with unit development plans;
BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS
- Analytical skills
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills (Oral and Written)
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Report writing skills
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Grade 12; and
- BSc Honours Geology/Earth Sciences or MSc/M-tech Geology/ Earth Science
- Candidate Natural Scientist (Cand.Sci.Nat.) or eligibility for registration with SACNASP
- Drivers licence: Code 08
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, click the apply button below.
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: 19 July 2023
EXECUTIVE MANAGER: INTEGRATED GEOSCIENCE DEVELOPMENT
Reporting Line : Chief Executive Officer
Overall Job Purpose : Accountable for the prudent management of the Integrated Geoscience Development Portfolio, scientifically/commercially and provide strategic leadership to the portfolio as well as ensuring implementation of the Council for Geoscience (CGS) strategic business plan and annual performance plan.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership and Management
– Complying with Geoscience Act, 1993 as amended and its Regulations
KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
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, click the apply button below.
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: 19 July 2023
EXECUTIVE MANAGER: INTEGRATED GEOSCIENCE DEVELOPMENT
- Head Office: Pretoria
- Peromnes Grade : P03 (R 2 295 515, 55 CTC Per Annum) R / Year
Reporting Line : Chief Executive Officer
Overall Job Purpose : Accountable for the prudent management of the Integrated Geoscience Development Portfolio, scientifically/commercially and provide strategic leadership to the portfolio as well as ensuring implementation of the Council for Geoscience (CGS) strategic business plan and annual performance plan.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership and Management
- Participate and provide inputs at Executive Level in the drafting and formulation of the CGS strategic plans and policies.
- Develops and implement the divisional annual performance plan in line with the CGS strategy to ensure that the CGS focuses on objectives that enable delivery of its mandate, with particular reference to successful completion of key projects.
- Provides strategic leadership for the entire Integrated Geoscience Development Portfolio, which includes Water and Environment, Minerals and Energy as well as Engineering Geology and Geohazards, consistent with the CGS’s mandate.
- Advises the CEO on the strategic partnerships to be considered in strengthening delivery of the CGS’s mandate.
- Ensure timely reporting of quality divisional output.
- Ensures that the strategic objectives and operational/performance plans of the division are implemented in line with the CGS priorities with particular reference to:
– Complying with Geoscience Act, 1993 as amended and its Regulations
- Oversees the operations of the Integrated Geoscience Development and manages its resources while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure prudent management of organisational programmes (e.g. Geoscience Technical Programme), in terms of appropriate proposal, scoping, financials, human resources and overall reporting, at cross regional and/or multidisciplinary levels.
- Develop and implement systems/tools for the execution, monitoring and completion of projects.
- Ensure compliance with the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA) and exercise proper financial control within the limits of the budget guidelines and long-term financial viability of the CGS.
- Promotes and ensure adherence to budget guidelines and long-term financial viability of the CGS.
- Promotes and ensure compliance with the CGS supply chain management policy and processes.
- Develops and maintains a healthy network of stakeholders and participates in public engagement programmes of the CGS.
- Develops and leads transformation programme of the CGS aligned with the objectives of the Employment Equity Act.
- Implement professional and skills development for the entire divisional staff through structured processes, programmes and best practices in line with the CGS policies, strategies and geoscience professional development programmes.
- Ensures succession planning strategies and programmes are in place for the staff.
- Effectively leads and manages the Integrated Geoscience Development division by maintaining a motivated team to deliver on CGS strategy within the allocated budget.
- Promotes culture and practices that reflect the CGS values and encourages good performance.
- Determines human resources requirements taking into consideration operational needs, skills scarcity and retention capability.
- Manages staff and administers the performance management system for all direct reports.
- Participates in the recruitment and selection of individuals according to job requirements, EE targets and guidelines.
- Oversee the staff development and training.
- Empowers staff and encourages innovation/creativity.
- Ensure ISO accreditation of the various services within the Integrated Geoscience Development Portfolio.
- Ensure implementation of the ISO standards and procedures across the Integrated Geoscience Development Portfolio.
KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Ability to lead, influence and motivate staff.
- Excellent communication and negotiations skills.
- Ability to engender diversity and strike a balanced environment that encourages growth and learning in the organisation.
- Ability to make decisions; recognise and rapidly manage risks.
- Ability to maintain trusted client relations for the client’s success.
- Ability to act in a fair, ethical, and in a socially responsible manner in line with the ethos of the Council for Geoscience.
- Possess good interpersonal relationship skills.
- Excellent analytical and logical skills.
- Ability to set, monitor and achieve SMART goals.
- Ability to think innovatively and strategically.
- Ability to focus and articulate a clear vision.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Post-graduate qualification in Geosciences or related field with a minimum of 10 years’ applied experience.
- Demonstrable success in maintaining operational efficiency.
- Develop realistic strategies and objectives.
- Working knowledge and in depth exposure in Geoscientific Services.
- Demonstrate understanding of the South African and International Geoscience industry and its bearing on the development imperatives of South Africa.
- Demonstrate intimate knowledge of the Government policies and how these have a bearing on the mandate of the CGS.
- Demonstrate understanding of the research imperatives in the field of Geoscience.
- Substantive understanding of relevant legislation/prescripts that impacts on the business of the CGS.
- Sound knowledge on the functioning and structures of Government of South Africa.
- Demonstrable ability to manage a diverse portfolio of programmes.
- Ability to oversee geoscience data and information management, protection and preservation strategies.
- Knowledge of ISO standards and Operational Health and Safety Act.
- Knowledge of PFMA.
- Good business and financial management acumen.
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, click the apply button below.
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: 19 July 2023
JUNIOR SCIENTIST – HYDROGEOLOGY X2
Overall Job Purpose: To contribute towards geoscience projects in areas of hydrogeology, environmental geochemistry and mine water management in the context of geoscience and mining. Participate in implementation projects under guidance of more senior scientific staff.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
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, click the apply button below.
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: 19 July 2023
JUNIOR SCIENTIST – HYDROGEOLOGY X2
- Pretoria, Head Office
- R 633 494, 40 CTC Per Annum R / Year
Overall Job Purpose: To contribute towards geoscience projects in areas of hydrogeology, environmental geochemistry and mine water management in the context of geoscience and mining. Participate in implementation projects under guidance of more senior scientific staff.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Undertake moderate geoscience research which includes project management and project implementation under guidance of more senior scientific staff;
- Conduct moderate geoscience research and conducts geoscience data collection, quality control, analyses and interpretation under guidance;
- Compilation of geoscientific products under guidance of more senior scientific staff;
- Compile reports on research findings in line with specific disciplines under the guidance of more senior scientific staff
- Resolves simple to moderately complex problems in a variety of geoscientific fields in line with large parts of SOP/research methodologies under the guidance or supervision;
- Participates in geoscientific statutory and occasionally commercial projects and publishes research findings internally and/or externally;
- Auditing of existing geoscience data and gathering of new geoscience data;
- Data processing and interpretation toward establishing solutions towards mandated research objectives;
- Give inputs to the development of project proposals;
- Implement tasks under guidance or supervision;
- Manages work allocated to self
- Conducts formal presentations of work outputs or scientific results through technical presentations internally and externally at conferences;
- Gives limited scientific information and recommendation to the public and private sector organisations under and supervision of a senior staff;
- Co-publishes research finding in peer-reviewed journals or internal publications
- Gives inputs to the development of operating manuals for work procedures in line with scientific standards (i.e. ISO);
- Checks the work done by self, interns and experiential learners before it is submitted to senior scientist;
- Undertake the requisite individual learning and development in line with unit development plans;
BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS
- Analytical skills
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills (Oral and Written)
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Report writing skills
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Grade 12; and
- BSc Honours Geology/Earth Sciences or MSc/M-tech Geology/ Earth Science
- Candidate Natural Scientist (Cand.Sci.Nat.) or eligibility for registration with SACNASP
- Drivers licence: Code 08
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, click the apply button below.
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: 19 July 2023
SCIENTIST – ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENTIST
Overall Job Purpose : To contribute towards geoscience projects in areas of environment, co-existence and sustainability in the field of geoscience and mining. Assist with environmental requirement and applications for strategic projects. Participate in project management and project implementation under guidance of more senior scientific staff.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
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, click the apply button below.
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: 19 July 2023
SCIENTIST – ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENTIST
- Head Office
- Peromnes Grade : P08 (R 758 772, 81 CTC Per Annum) R / Year
Overall Job Purpose : To contribute towards geoscience projects in areas of environment, co-existence and sustainability in the field of geoscience and mining. Assist with environmental requirement and applications for strategic projects. Participate in project management and project implementation under guidance of more senior scientific staff.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Undertake moderate geoscience research which includes project management and project implementation under guidance of more senior scientific staff;
- Conduct moderate geoscience research and conducts geoscience data collection, quality control, analyses and interpretation under guidance;
- Compilation of maps under guidance of more senior scientific staff;
- Compile reports on research findings in line with specific disciplines under the guidance of more senior scientific staff
- Resolves simple to moderately complex problems in a variety of geoscientific fields in line with large parts of SOP/research methodologies under the guidance or supervision;
- Participates in geoscientific statutory and occasionally commercial projects and publishes research findings internally and/or externally;
- Auditing of existing geoscience data and gathering of new geoscience data;
- Data processing and interpretation toward establishing solutions towards mandated research objectives;
- Give inputs to the development of project proposals;
- Implement tasks under guidance or supervision;
- Manages work allocated to self and junior staff under supervision;
- Conducts formal presentations of work outputs or scientific results through technical presentations internally and externally at conferences;
- Gives limited scientific information and recommendation to the public and private sector organisations under and supervision of a senior staff;
- Publishes research finding in peer-reviewed journals or internal publications (at least one paper in line with the project cycle);
- Gives inputs to the development of operating manuals for work procedures in line with scientific standards (i.e. ISO);
- Checks the work done by self and junior scientist, interns and experiential learners before it is submitted to senior scientist;
- Mentors, co-supervises and facilitates skills transfer to junior staff members and interns;
- Undertake the requisite individual learning and development in line with unit development plans;
- Contributes to the preparation of the training workshops/ courses for junior staff under guidance.
BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS
- Analytical skills
- Presentation and Facilitation skills
- Communication skills (Oral and Written)
- Negotiation skills
- Customer orientation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Report writing skills
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Grade 12; and
- BSc Honours Geology/Earth Sciences or MSc/M-tech Geology/ Earth Science
- 3 years’ experience in fundamental geoscientific research
- Candidate Natural Scientist (Cand.Sci.Nat.) registration with SACNASP
- Drivers licence: Code 08
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, click the apply button below.
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: 19 July 2023
SPECIALIST SCIENTIST: MINERALS AND ENERGY
Reporting Line : Manager: Minerals and Energy
Overall Job Purpose: The incumbent will undertake specialist/cutting-edge integrated geosciences directly linked to developing/integrating geoscience datasets that will respond to South Africa’s national development imperatives. Furthermore, to play a leading role in the development of such geoscience datasets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
KEY PERSONAL 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, click the apply button below.
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: 19 July 2023
SPECIALIST SCIENTIST: MINERALS AND ENERGY
- Head Office: Pretoria
- Peromnes Grade : P05 (R 1 531 760,68 CTC Per Annum) R / Year
Reporting Line : Manager: Minerals and Energy
Overall Job Purpose: The incumbent will undertake specialist/cutting-edge integrated geosciences directly linked to developing/integrating geoscience datasets that will respond to South Africa’s national development imperatives. Furthermore, to play a leading role in the development of such geoscience datasets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Undertake specialised/cutting-edge geoscience investigations focussed on South
- Africa’s minerals and energy development spheres.
- Undertake specialised/cutting-edge geoscience research and development toward characterising and understanding South Africa’s geodynamic processes.
- Undertake and lead the development and integration of fundamental geology, e.g., sedimentology, structure, metamorphic petrology, geochemistry, etc.
- Lead geoscience data mining, collection, interpretation, and modelling toward developing the knowledge and strength of South Africa’s developmental imperatives.
- Develop innovative and new methodologies that can be employed in South Africa’s development sectors.
- Compile and oversee the development of reports, maps and similar publications on the Council for Geoscience’s minerals and energy, and broader, geoscience programme.
- Report and present the findings of the Council for Geoscience’s integrated programme to key stakeholders.
- Make recommendations of the research at a regional, national, and intergovernmental evel for both scientific and toward the benefit of South Africa’s national development sectors.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and supervision to more junior staff toward their professional development.
- Undertake critical review of Council for Geoscience products and methodologies, especially in the field of minerals and energy.
- Undertakes constant review and evaluation of the Council for Geoscience’s integrated programme.
- Contributes toward, and upholds, key quality assurance practices and methodologies in the Council for Geoscience.
- Undertakes varied geoscience activities and research and development toward meeting the mandate of the Council for Geoscience and the developmental agenda of South Africa.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master of Science (MSc) with a specialisation in integrated geoscience and 15 years’ experience in fundamental geology geochemistry/geophysics and/or economic/exploration
- Geology OR
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with a specialisation in integrated geoscience and 10 years’ experience in fundamental geology/geochemistry/geophysics and/or economic/exploration
- Geology
- Experience in integrated geosciences, geological mapping, geodynamic modelling, mineral resource estimation and knowledge on various mineral resource reporting standards.
- Experience in 3D geological, tectonic, and mineral predictive modelling.
- Peer-review geoscience publication record.
- Registered/eligible with SACNASP.
- NRF rating will be an added advantage.
- Driver’s licence, code 8.
KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Ability to undertake research within a dynamic and diverse team environment and capable of building interpersonal relations with clear communication.
- Able to resolve complex analytical and logistical problems.
- Able to oversee the planning and organising of targeted field work and project coordination.
- Able to undertake a leadership role with clear communication, management of resources, conflict management and the capability of building professional relationships.
- Affinity toward training and development of young/inexperienced geoscientists.
- In depth knowledge and understanding of geodynamics, regional orogenic-tectonometamorphic processes and the applications and collection of geoscience data, especially linked to minerals and energy systems.
- Professional and scientific writing and communication skills.
- Computer literacy and the ability to work within a geographic database environment, and moreover, critical economic geology modelling systems.
- Experience in computer programming and working with bigdata.
- Knowledge and understanding of various geodynamic environments, their characteristics and how these enable various mineralising systems.
- General understanding of treasury guidelines and procurement procedures.
- Have an affinity toward creative and innovative thinking with a significant dedication towards quality management and control.
- Affinity toward maintaining the highest level of safety and health management
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, click the apply button below.
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: 19 July 2023
SENIOR SCIENTIST: MINERALS AND ENERGY (MARINE GEOSCIENCE)
Overall Job Purpose: The incumbent will undertake a wide variety of advanced geoscience research focused on South Africa’s national development imperatives. The research and development will be especially focused on South Africa’s offshore geology and mineral and energy development sectors, largely through the collection and integration of various geoscience datasets, especially within South Africa’s marine space.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
KEY PERSONAL 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, click the apply button below.
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: 19 July 2023
SENIOR SCIENTIST: MINERALS AND ENERGY (MARINE GEOSCIENCE)
- Bellville
- Peromnes Grade : P07 (R 1 009 631,12 CTC Per Annum) R / Year
Overall Job Purpose: The incumbent will undertake a wide variety of advanced geoscience research focused on South Africa’s national development imperatives. The research and development will be especially focused on South Africa’s offshore geology and mineral and energy development sectors, largely through the collection and integration of various geoscience datasets, especially within South Africa’s marine space.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Undertake various advanced geoscience research activities, especially focused on fundamental offshore geoscience and minerals and energy development.
- Undertake a leading role in the collection, processing and interpretation of various offshore geoscience datasets.
- Compile integrated reports, maps, and databases on a wide variety of geoscience research themes, especially within the marine geoscience space.
- Report, publish and present on key findings of geoscience research undertaken.
- Advise on the findings of geoscience research, including toward key policy and regulatory framework, particularly in support of mineral and energy development.
- Advise, develop, and assist in guiding the procurement of key geoscience equipment and support.
- Participate in training, development and capitalisation of key geoscience skills and knowledge.
- Undertake field reconnaissance and data gathering exercises, particularly in support of fundamental offshore geoscience and minerals and energy themes.
- Undertake additional fundamental geoscience research in support of the Council for
- Geoscience’s mandate.
- Professional and scientific writing and communication skills.
- Computer literacy and the ability to work within a geographic database environment.
- Affinity toward gaining knowledge and understanding of sedimentology, (paleo) depositional environments, surface processes, depositional mineralising systems, geochemical, geochronological, petrographic, and paleontological themes.
- Ability to work within organisational policies and procedures.
- Have an affinity toward create, innovative thinking with a significant dedication towards quality management and control.
- Affinity toward maintaining the highest level of safety and health management, especially within the offshore environment.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Grade 12; and
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours (Geology/Geochemistry/Geophysics) and 8-years’ experience, OR
- Master of Science (MSc) (Geology/Geochemistry/Geophysics) and 5-years’ experience, OR
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Geology/Geochemistry/Geophysics) and 3-years’ experience.
- Experience in offshore geoscience data collection, processing, and interpretation would be an added benefit.
- Knowledge and experience of operations and maintenance of various offshore geophysical equipment would be a highly beneficial.
- Relevant offshore operational certification, e.g., skippers license would be highly beneficial.
- Peer-review offshore geoscience publication record will be an added benefit.
- Registered/eligible with SACNASP.
- Drivers licence, code 8.
KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Ability to undertake research within a dynamic and diverse team environment and capable of building interpersonal relations with clear communication.
- Able to contribute toward resolving complex analytical and logistical problems.
- Able to contribute toward the planning and organising of targeted field work and assist in project coordination.
- Able to operate with clear communication, conflict management and the capability of building professional relationships.
- Affinity toward training and development.
- Affinity toward building a knowledge and understanding of offshore geosciences.
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, click the apply button below.
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: 19 July 2023
SENIOR SCIENTIST: MINERALS AND ENERGY X 3
Overall Job Purpose: The incumbent will undertake a wide variety of advanced geoscience research focused on South Africa’s national development imperatives. The research and development will be especially focused on South Africa’s mineral and energy development sectors, largely through the collection and integration of various geoscience datasets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
KEY PERSONAL 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, click the apply button below.
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: 19 July 2023
SENIOR SCIENTIST: MINERALS AND ENERGY X 3
- Pretoria, Upington, Gqeberha
- Peromnes Grade : P07 (R 1 009 631,12 CTC Per Annum) R / Year
Overall Job Purpose: The incumbent will undertake a wide variety of advanced geoscience research focused on South Africa’s national development imperatives. The research and development will be especially focused on South Africa’s mineral and energy development sectors, largely through the collection and integration of various geoscience datasets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Undertake various advanced geoscience research activities, especially focused on fundamental geoscience and minerals and energy development.
- Compile integrated reports, maps, and databases on a wide variety of geoscience research themes.
- Report, publish and present on key findings of geoscience research undertaken.
- Advise on the findings of geoscience research, including toward key policy and regulatory framework, particularly in support of mineral and energy development.
- Advise, develop, and assist in guiding the procurement of key geoscience equipment and support.
- Participate in training, development and capitalisation of key geoscience skills and knowledge.
- Undertake field reconnaissance and data gathering exercises, particularly in support of fundamental geoscience and minerals and energy themes.
- Undertake additional fundamental geoscience research in support of the Council for
- Geoscience’s mandate.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Grade 12; and
- Bachelor of science- (BSc) Honours (Geology/Geochemistry/Remote Sensing) and 8-years’ experience, OR
- Master of Science (MSc) (Geology/Geochemistry/Remote Sensing) and 5-years’ experience, OR
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Geology/Geochemistry/Remote Sensing) and 3-years’ experience.
- Experience in geoscience data collection, e.g., geological mapping would be an
- added benefit.
- Peer-review geoscience publication record will be an added benefit.
- Registered/eligible with SACNASP.
- Drivers licence, code 8.
KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Ability to undertake research within a dynamic and diverse team environment and capable of building interpersonal relations with clear communication.
- Able to contribute toward resolving complex analytical and logistical problems.
- Able to contribute toward the planning and organising of targeted field work and assist in project coordination.
- Able to operate with clear communication, conflict management and the capability of building professional relationships.
- Affinity toward training and development.
- Affinity toward building a knowledge and understanding of geodynamics, regional orogenic-tectono-metamorphic processes and the applications and collection of geoscience data.
- Professional and scientific writing and communication skills.
- Computer literacy and the ability to work within a geographic database environment.
- Affinity toward gaining knowledge and understanding of sedimentology, (paleo)depositional environments, surface processes, depositional mineralising systems, geochemical, geochronological, petrographic, and paleontological themes.
- Ability to work within organisational policies and procedures.
- Have an affinity toward create, innovative thinking with a significant dedication towards quality management and control.
- Affinity toward maintaining the highest level of safety and health management.
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, click the apply button below.
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: 19 July 2023
CHIEF SCIENTIST – GEOSCIENCE INNOVATION
Overall Job Purpose: To incumbent will undertake advanced to novel integrated and innovative geosciences directly linked to developing/integrating geoscience datasets that will respond to South Africa’s national development imperatives. Furthermore, to play a leading role in the development of such geoscience datasets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
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, click the apply button below.
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 and positive vetting results.
Closing Date: 19 July 2023
CHIEF SCIENTIST – GEOSCIENCE INNOVATION
- Pretoria: Head Office
- Peromnes Grade : P06 (R 1 224 568, 02 CTC Per Annum) R / Year
Overall Job Purpose: To incumbent will undertake advanced to novel integrated and innovative geosciences directly linked to developing/integrating geoscience datasets that will respond to South Africa’s national development imperatives. Furthermore, to play a leading role in the development of such geoscience datasets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Undertake advanced to novel geoscience investigations focussed on South Africa’s minerals and energy development spheres.
- Undertake advanced to novel geoscience research and development toward characterising and understanding South Africa’s geodynamic processes.
- Lead geoscience data mining, collection, interpretation, and modelling toward developing the knowledge and strength of South Africa’s developmental imperatives.
- Develop innovative and new methodologies that can be employed in South Africa’s development sectors.
- Compile and oversee the development of reports, maps and similar publications on the Council for Geoscience’s minerals and energy, and broader, geoscience programme.
- Report and present the findings of the Council for Geoscience’s integrated programme to key stakeholders.
- Make recommendations of the research at a regional, national, and intergovernmental level for both scientific and toward the benefit of South Africa’s national development sectors.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and supervision to more junior staff toward their professional development.
- Undertake critical review of Council for Geoscience products and methodologies, especially in the field of minerals and energy.
- Undertakes constant review and evaluation of the Council for Geoscience’s integrated programme.
- Contributes toward, and upholds, key quality assurance practices and methodologies in the Council for Geoscience.
- Undertakes varied geoscience activities and research and development toward meeting the mandate of the Council for Geoscience and the developmental agenda of South Africa.
BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS
- Ability to undertake research within a dynamic and diverse team environment and capable of building interpersonal relations with clear communication.
- Able to resolve complex analytical and logistical problems.
- Able to oversee the planning and organising of targeted field work and project coordination.
- Able to undertake a leadership role with clear communication, management of resources, conflict management and the capability of building professional relationships.
- Affinity toward training and development of young/inexperienced geoscientists.
- In depth knowledge and understanding of geodynamics, regional orogenic-tectonometamorphic processes and the applications and collection of geoscience data, especially linked to minerals and energy systems.
- Professional and scientific writing and communication skills.
- Computer literacy and the ability to work within a geographic database environment, and moreover, critical economic geology modelling systems.
- Experience in computer programming and working with big data.
- Knowledge and understanding of various geodynamic environments, their characteristics and how these enable various mineralising systems.
- General understanding of treasury guidelines and procurement procedures.
- Have an affinity toward creative and innovative thinking with a significant dedication toward quality management and control.
- Affinity toward maintaining the highest level of safety and health management.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Grade 12; and
- Master of Science (MSc) with a specialisation in integrated geoscience and 10 years’ experience in fundamental geology/ machine learning and/or economic/exploration geology OR
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with a specialisation in integrated geoscience and 5 years’ experience in fundamental geology/machine learning and/or economic/exploration geology.
- Experience in integrated geosciences, geodynamic modelling, mineral resource estimation and knowledge on various mineral resource reporting standards.
- Experience in 3D geological, tectonic and mineral predictive modelling.
- Peer-review geoscience publication record.
- Registered/eligible with SACNASP.
- NRF rating will be an added advantage.
- Driver’s licence, code 8.
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, click the apply button below.
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 and positive vetting results.
Closing Date: 19 July 2023
CHIEF SCIENTIST – MINERALS AND ENERGY
Overall Job Purpose: To incumbent will undertake advanced and integrated geosciences directly linked to developing/integrating geoscience datasets that will respond to South Africa’s national development imperatives. Furthermore, to play a leading role in the development of such geoscience datasets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
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, click the apply button below.
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: 19 July 2023
CHIEF SCIENTIST – MINERALS AND ENERGY
- Pretoria: Head Office
- Peromnes Grade : P06 (R 1 224 568, 02 CTC Per Annum) R / Year
Overall Job Purpose: To incumbent will undertake advanced and integrated geosciences directly linked to developing/integrating geoscience datasets that will respond to South Africa’s national development imperatives. Furthermore, to play a leading role in the development of such geoscience datasets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Undertake advanced geoscience investigations focussed on South Africa’s minerals and energy development spheres.
- Undertake advanced geoscience research and development toward characterising and understanding South Africa’s geodynamic processes.
- Lead geoscience data mining, collection, interpretation, and modelling toward developing the knowledge and strength of South Africa’s developmental imperatives.
- Develop innovative and new methodologies that can be employed in South Africa’s development sectors.
- Compile and oversee the development of reports, maps and similar publications on the Council for Geoscience’s minerals and energy, and broader, geoscience programme.
- Report and present the findings of the Council for Geoscience’s integrated programme to key stakeholders.
- Make recommendations of the research at a regional, national, and intergovernmental level for both scientific and toward the benefit of South Africa’s national development sectors.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and supervision to more junior staff toward their professional development.
- Undertake critical review of Council for Geoscience products and methodologies, especially in the field of minerals and energy.
- Undertakes constant review and evaluation of the Council for Geoscience’s integrated programme.
- Contributes toward, and upholds, key quality assurance practices and methodologies in the Council for Geoscience.
- Undertakes varied geoscience activities and research and development toward meeting the mandate of the Council for Geoscience and the developmental agenda of South Africa.
BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS
- Ability to undertake research within a dynamic and diverse team environment and capable of building interpersonal relations with clear communication.
- Able to resolve complex analytical and logistical problems.
- Able to oversee the planning and organising of targeted field work and project coordination.
- Able to undertake a leadership role with clear communication, management of resources, conflict management and the capability of building professional relationships.
- Affinity toward training and development of young/inexperienced geoscientists.
- In depth knowledge and understanding of geodynamics, regional orogenic-tectonometamorphic processes and the applications and collection of geoscience data, especially linked to minerals and energy systems.
- Professional and scientific writing and communication skills.
- Computer literacy and the ability to work within a geographic database environment, and moreover, critical economic geology modelling systems.
- Experience in computer programming and working with big data.
- Knowledge and understanding of various geodynamic environments, their characteristics and how these enable various mineralising systems.
- General understanding of treasury guidelines and procurement procedures.
- Have an affinity toward creative and innovative thinking with a significant dedication toward quality management and control.
- Affinity toward maintaining the highest level of safety and health management.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Grade 12; and
- Master of Science (MSc) with a specialisation in geology/geophysics/integrated geoscience and 10 years’ experience in fundamental geology/ machine learning and/or economic/exploration geology. OR
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with a specialisation in geology/geophysics/integrated geoscience and 5 years’ experience in fundamental geology/machine learning and/or economic/exploration geology.
- Experience in integrated geosciences, geodynamic modelling, mineral resource estimation and knowledge on various mineral resource reporting standards.
- Experience in 3D geological, tectonic and mineral predictive modelling.
- Peer-review geoscience publication record.
- Registered/eligible with SACNASP.
- NRF rating will be an added advantage.
- Driver’s licence, code 8.
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, click the apply button below.
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: 19 July 2023
SCIENTIST – MINERALS AND ENERGY
Overall Job Purpose: To incumbent will undertake a wide variety of moderate to advance geoscience research focussed on South Africa’s national development imperatives. The research and development will be especially focused on South Africa’s mineral and energy development sectors, largely through the collection and integration of various geoscience datasets, especially within South Africa’s datasets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
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, click the apply button below.
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: 19 July 2023
SCIENTIST – MINERALS AND ENERGY
- Pretoria : Head Office
- Peromnes Grade : P08 (R 758 772, 81 CTC Per Annum) R / Year
Overall Job Purpose: To incumbent will undertake a wide variety of moderate to advance geoscience research focussed on South Africa’s national development imperatives. The research and development will be especially focused on South Africa’s mineral and energy development sectors, largely through the collection and integration of various geoscience datasets, especially within South Africa’s datasets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Undertake various moderate to advance geoscience research activities, especially focused on fundamental geoscience and minerals and energy development.
- Compile integrated reports, maps, and databases on a wide variety of geoscience research themes.
- Report, publish and present on key findings of geoscience research undertaken.
- Advise on the findings of geoscience research, including toward key policy and regulatory framework, particularly in support of mineral and energy development.
- Advice, develop, and assist in guiding the procurement of key geoscience equipment and support.
- Participate in training, development and capitalisation of key geoscience skills and knowledge.
- Undertake field reconnaissance and data gathering exercises, particularly in support of fundamental geoscience and minerals and energy themes.
- Undertake additional fundamental geoscience research in support of the Council for Geoscience’s mandate.
BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS
- Ability to undertake research within a dynamic and diverse team environment and capable of building interpersonal relations with clear communication.
- Able to contribute toward resolving complex analytical and logistical problems, especially within the marine geoscience space.
- Able to contribute toward the planning and organising of targeted field work and assist in project coordination.
- Able to operate with clear communication, conflict management and the capability of building professional relationships.
- Affinity toward training and development.
- Affinity toward building a knowledge and understanding of geodynamics, regional orogenic-tectono-metamorphic processes and the applications and collection of geoscience data.
- Professional and scientific writing and communication skills.
- Computer literacy and the ability to work within a geographic database environment.
- Affinity toward gaining knowledge and understanding of sedimentology, (paleo) depositional environments, surface processes, depositional mineralising systems, geochemical, geochronological, petrographic, and paleontological themes.
- Ability to work within organisational policies and procedures.
- Have an affinity toward create, innovative thinking with a significant dedication toward quality management and control.
- Affinity toward maintaining the highest level of safety and health management.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Grade 12; and
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours (Geology/Geochemistry/Geophysics/Remote Sensing) and 5 years’ experience, OR
- Master of Science (MSc) (Geology/Geochemistry/Geophysics/Remote Sensing) and 3 years’ experience, OR
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Geology/Geochemistry/Geophysics/Remote Sensing) and 2 years’ experience.
- Experience in geoscience data collection, e.g. geological mapping would be an added benefit.
- Experience in offshore geoscience surveys, including data collection, processing, and interpretation would be an added benefit.
- Registered/eligible with SACNASP.
- Drivers licence, code 8.
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, click the apply button below.
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: 19 July 2023
CYBERSECURITY AND ICT RISK SPECIALIST
Overall Job Purpose: The cybersecurity and ICT risk specialist will be responsible for the implementation of the cyber protection mechanisms, testing, identity and access management, configuration management, cybersecurity (CS) education programme, CS Incident management, vulnerability and compliance with the relevant act, regulations and standards. Cybersecurity and ICT risk specialist will also act as an interface to various stakeholders for subjects related to cybersecurity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
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, click the apply button below.
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 and positive vetting results.
Closing Date: 19 July 2023
CYBERSECURITY AND ICT RISK SPECIALIST
- Pretoria: Head Office
- Peromnes Grade : P07 (R 1 009 631, 12 CTC Per Annum) R / Year
Overall Job Purpose: The cybersecurity and ICT risk specialist will be responsible for the implementation of the cyber protection mechanisms, testing, identity and access management, configuration management, cybersecurity (CS) education programme, CS Incident management, vulnerability and compliance with the relevant act, regulations and standards. Cybersecurity and ICT risk specialist will also act as an interface to various stakeholders for subjects related to cybersecurity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform the cybersecurity testing and verifications of cyber governance, risk and compliance, cybersecurity/preventative management.
- Responsible for multi-faceted cybersecurity risk program (e.g. monitor cybersecurity threats and report on cybersecurity activities and compliance across all CGS sites and keeping management informed about the trends and proposal for controls) to ensure that CGS technologies and information assets are protected in line with CGS policy universe and appropriate.
- Proactively identify and make analysis of cybersecurity risks across the CGS sites and work with the CGS community including ICT, protection services and enterprise risk managers to oversee the implementation controls of appropriate controls measures to mitigate the cybersecurity risks.
- Drive cybersecurity risks awareness program.
- Perform other tasks necessary for continuous improvement of CGS cybersecurity posture as and when required.
- Prepare the cybersecurity reports as and when required.
- To build in- house cybersecurity centre of specialisation pipeline which entails training and mentoring the ICT interns.
- Assist in keeping ICT asset register and configuration management database up to date.
- Performing the operational establishment and preventive maintenance of backups, recovery procedures, and enforcing security and integrity controls.
- Accepting responsibility for the processes, procedures and operational management associated with cyber security and disaster recovery planning.
- Liaising with cybersecurity, service providers and other state entities for analysing, recommending, installing and maintaining cybersecurity posture; and monitoring service level obligations.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the CGS cybersecurity policy and procedures in compliance with government regulations and standards.
- Identify, develop and maintain cyber security register and work with CGS community to implement the controls to reduce the cybersecurity risks and incident resolutions.
- Participate in the CGS cybersecurity collaborations with other state entities.
- Troubleshooting and providing service support in diagnosing, resolving cybersecurity incidents.
- Preparation and maintenance of procedures, forms, recording of information and system logs.
- Continually survey the cyberspace to determine future cybersecurity needs and making recommendations for enhancements and implementation.
BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS
- Analytical skills
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills (Oral and Written)
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Report writing skills
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Grade 12 with mathematics as one of the subjects.
- A minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Computer Science / Information and Communication Technology (ICT) with cybersecurity as one of the subjects.
- Post graduate qualification and other industry certification such as CCISO or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
- Minimum of at least 5 years of ICT security risks or Cybersecurity experience (i.e. planning, designing and execution), minimum of 3 years cybersecurity program execution is a must.
- Minimum of at least 2 years’ experience with firewalls and hold the relevant vendor certification (i.e. Cisco/ FortiGate Next Generation) – this is essential.
- Minimum of at least 2 years’ experience in Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM).
- A proven track record in successful execution of cybersecurity program and experience in development of cyber security policy and procedures universe.
- Experience in Information Technology Infrastructure Library and Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT)
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, click the apply button below.
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 and positive vetting results.
Closing Date: 19 July 2023
CYBERSECURITY AND ICT RISK INTERN X2
- Internship
- Pretoria: Head Office
- R 13 000, 00 Per Month R / Year
Overall Job Purpose: The Cybersecurity and ICT Risk interns will exposed to experiential training to Cybersecurity and ICT Risk programme.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adhere to the Council’s policies and procedures.
- Engage relevant stakeholders to gain the necessary ICT work experience.
- Participate the cybersecurity testing and verifications of cyber governance, risk and compliance, cybersecurity/preventative management.
- Participate cybersecurity risks awareness program.
- Perform other tasks necessary for continuous improvement of the Council’s cybersecurity posture as and when required.
- Assist in keeping ICT asset register and configuration management database up to date
BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS
- Analytical skills
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills (Oral and Written)
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Report writing skills
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Grade 12 with mathematics as one of the subjects.
- A minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Computer Science / Information and Communication Technology (ICT) with cybersecurity as one of the subjects.
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, click the apply button below.
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: 19 July 2023
SCIENTIST – MINERALS AND ENERGY (MARINE GEOSCIENCE)
- Bellville
- Peromnes Grade 08 R 758 772, 81 CTC Per Annum R / Year
Overall Job Purpose: To incumbent will undertake a variety of moderate to advance geoscience research focused on South Africa’s national development imperatives. The research and development will be especially focused on South Africa’s mineral and energy development sectors, largely through the collection and integration of various geoscience datasets, especially within South Africa’s marine space.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Undertake various moderate to advance geoscience research activities, especially focused on fundamental offshore geoscience and minerals and energy development.
- Assist in the collection, processing, and interpretation of various offshore geoscience datasets.
- Compile integrated reports, maps, and databases on a wide variety of geoscience research themes, especially within the marine geoscience space.
- Report, publish and present on key findings of geoscience research undertaken.
- Advise on the findings of geoscience research, including toward key policy and regulatory framework, particularly in support of mineral and energy development.
- Advice, develop, and assist in guiding the procurement of key geoscience equipment and support.
- Participate in training, development and capitalisation of key geoscience skills and knowledge.
- Undertake field reconnaissance and data gathering exercises, particularly in support of fundamental offshore geoscience and minerals and energy themes.
- Undertake additional fundamental geoscience research in support of the Council for Geoscience’s mandate.
BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS
- Ability to Ability to undertake research within a dynamic and diverse team environment and capable of building interpersonal relations with clear communication.
- Ability of working on the CGS’s offshore geoscience programme and on the offshore environment.
- Able to contribute toward resolving complex analytical and logistical problems, especially within the marine geoscience space.
- Able to contribute toward the planning and organising of targeted field work and assist in project coordination.
- Able to operate with clear communication, conflict management and the capability of building professional relationships.
- Affinity toward training and development.
- Affinity toward building a knowledge and understanding of geodynamics, regional orogenic-tectono-metamorphic processes and the applications and collection of geoscience data.
- Professional and scientific writing and communication skills.
- Computer literacy and the ability to work within a geographic database environment.
- Affinity toward gaining knowledge and understanding of sedimentology, (paleo) depositional environments, surface processes, depositional mineralising systems, geochemical, geochronological, petrographic, and paleontological themes.
- Ability to work within organisational policies and procedures.
- Have an affinity toward create, innovative thinking with a significant dedication toward quality management and control.
- Affinity toward maintaining the highest level of safety and health management, especially within the offshore environment.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Grade 12; and
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours (Geology/Geochemistry/Geophysics) and 5 years’ experience, OR
- Master of Science (MSc) (Geology/Geochemistry/Geophysics) and 3 years’ experience, or
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Geology/Geochemistry/Geophysics) and 2 years’ experience.
- Experience in offshore geoscience data collection, processing, and interpretation mapping would be an added benefit.
- Knowledge and experience of operations and maintenance of various offshore geophysical equipment would be highly beneficial.
- Relevant offshore operational certification, e.g., marine skippers license would be highly beneficial.
- Registered/eligible with SACNASP.
- Drivers licence, code 8.
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, click the apply button below.
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: 18 July 2023