COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE (CGS) VACANCIES

 
 
SPECIALIST SCIENTIST – MINERALS AND ENERGY (X3)
Peromnes Grade : P05 (R 1 438 272.94 CTC Per Annum)
Location : Pretoria, Pietermaritzburg and Bellville
Reporting Line : Manager - Minerals and Energy

Overall Job Purpose : The incumbent will undertake specialised, advanced and integrated Geoscience research directly linked to developing/integrating geoscience datasets that will respond to South Africa’s national development imperatives. Furthermore, to play a leading and specialised role in the development of such geoscience datasets.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake specialised geoscience investigations focussed on South Africa’s minerals and energy development spheres.
• Undertake specialised 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 inter-governmental 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.

 
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

• Initiate, participates and takes a leading role in specialised and cutting edge geoscientific research, which involves:
  • Data mining and data collection
  • Data interpretation
  • Compilation/computation of maps and/or geoscientific models
  • Development of new methodologies
  • Publications
• Compilation of reports and high-impact peer-reviewed technical papers or scientific publications
• Develop policies and make recommendations of the research at regional, national, inter-governmental level for scientific research or commercial purposes.
• Provide guidance and/or mentoring to junior staff in research, which involves the following:
• Develop and provide guidance in the formulation of research proposals, methodologies, data collection and data interpretation
• Revision and editing of reports, methodologies, models and maps on various projects
• Lead and monitoring progress on projects
• Evaluate projects results, edit reports of junior scientists for publication
• Participate and lead national or international review bodies tasked with reviewing advanced projects/programmes of national, scientific, or international significance
• Participate in independent research from data gathering, development of high-quality maps and reports, level editing of maps, reports, 3D models and other publications
• Develop, interrogates, and implements innovative and specialised conceptual models and techniques to enhance efficiency with regards to geoscientific work or programmes
• Design new methods and formulates theories; using integration of existing and new data to define mineralising systems for the purposes of mineral exploration. Geoscience data processing, interpretation and packing toward defining research areas/requirements and the establishment and review of solutions toward mandated research objectives and training and development plans.
• Integrate and package results toward applied policy-defining suggestions.

 
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION/ PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Design and lead varied projects simultaneously and guides other scientists in the implementation.
• Monitor risks and implement/make recommendations for corrective measures in line with the risk management plan to the Business Unit Manager.
• Identify and contribute to geoscience aspects during the compilation of tenders documents and proposals.
• Participate and/or lead commercial contract negotiations with external clients in line with the mandate from the Executive Management.
• Monitor expenditures in the project expenditure and ensures that the budget is expended in line with the evaluate progress of tasks and objectives of the projects, and report progress to Business Unit Manager.
• Lead the compilation of commercial and statutory project tender documents or contracts; geoscientific and, project financial and scheduling aspects
• Provide specialised advice to the Executive Management, and/or public and private sector organisations related field of expertise and may advise Executive Management on scientific and technical acceptability of maps, publications, and reports.
• Design and provide independent moderation or peer-review of post-graduate degrees or scientific publications
• Make presentations at a national and/or international conferences or related work forums. Editing or co-editing of a book or volume based on conference proceedings.
• Make science-based contributions to research publications as author or co-author in national and international journals.
• Produce high-quality publications in high-impact national and/or international journals as first author.
• Lead and participate in scientific discussions at national and international conferences involving matters of scientific importance either in a specific field or variety of fields.
• At times contribute to the national standard and best practice guidelines at relevant for a (forums)
• Develop and implement operating manuals for work procedures for ISO certification.
• Evaluate project results, reviews and edits project proposals and technical reports compiled by lower-level scientists.
• Mentor, coach and provide supervision and guidance in specialised research of lower-level scientists in regard to their geoscientific work and their progress.
• Initiate national or international training workshops /courses for junior staff to strengthen skills transfer staff in line with the business unit development plan.
• Assist in identifying and designing training needs and recommends to the manager
• Evaluate the results, edits reports for publication by junior scientists, and prepares own work for publication by the CGS.
• Supervise and provides guidance in the execution of projects by junior staff

 
STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS AND REPORTING

• Provide specialised advice to the Executive Management, and/or public and private sector organisations related field of expertise and may advise Executive Management on scientific and technical acceptability of maps, publications and reports.
• Provide independent moderation or peer-review of post-graduate degrees or scientific publications
• Make presentations at a national and/or international conferences or related work forums. Editing or co-editing of a book or volume based on conference proceedings.
• Make science-based contributions to research publications as author or co-author in national and international journals.
• Produces high-quality publications in national and/or international journals as first author.
• Participate in scientific discussions at national and international conferences involving matters of scientific importance either in a specific field or variety of fields.
• At times contribute to the national standard and best practice guidelines at relevant for a (forums)

 
QUALITY ASSURANCE

• Identify, develop and implements operating manuals for work procedures for ISO certification.
• Evaluate project results, reviews and edits project proposals and technical reports compiled by lower-level scientists.

 
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

• Mentor, coach and provide supervision and guidance in specialised research of lower level scientists in regard to their geoscientific work and their progress.
• Initiate national or international training workshops /courses for junior staff to strengthen skills transfer staff in line with the business unit development plan.
• Assist in identifying and designing training needs and recommends to the manager
• Evaluate the results, edits reports for publication by junior scientists, and prepares own work for publication by the CGS.
• Supervise and provides guidance in the execution of projects by junior staff

 
KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to lead and undertake specialised research within a dynamic and diverse team environment and capable of building interpersonal relations with clear communication.
• Able to resolve complex and specialised analytical and logistical problems.
• Able to lead and 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 specialised knowledge and understanding of geodynamics, regional orogenic-tectono-metamorphic 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.
• The ability to work with a wide-range of geoscience modelling programmes and software.
• The ability to lead and oversee the collection and integration of a wide-range of geoscience datasets, including borehole and legacy 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.  

 
QUALIFICATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric (Grade 12) and;
• BSc Honours Degree in Geology/ Exploration Geology/Geochemistry with a specialisation in integrated geoscience and 20 years’ experience in fundamental geology and/or economic/exploration geology.
• MSc in Geology/ Exploration Geology/Geochemistry with a specialisation in integrated geoscience and 15 years’ experience in fundamental geology and/or economic/exploration geology.
• PhD Degree in Geology/ Exploration Geology/Geochemistry with a specialisation in integrated geoscience and 10 years’ experience in fundamental Geology and/or Economic/Exploration geology;
• Experience in integrated geosciences, geodynamic modelling, mineral resource estimation and knowledge on various mineral resource reporting standards;
• Experience and ability to develop 3D geological, tectonic and mineral predictive modelling;
• Relevant publication record, especially in high-impact journals
• Professional Natural Scientist (Pr.Sci.Nat.) registration with SACNASP
• NRF rating will be an added advantage.

 
 
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 and office location (Specialist Scientist – Minerals and Energy) 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: 20 December 2022
 
 
 

 
 
 
JUNIOR SCIENTISTS – MINERALS AND ENERGY (X3)
Peromnes Grade : P09 (R 594 830.42 CTC Per Annum)
Locations : Pretoria, Gqeberha and Upington
Reporting Line : Manager - Manager: Minerals and Energy

Overall Job Purpose : The incumbent will undertake a wide variety of 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 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.

 
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

• Conducts limited geoscience research.

 
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION/PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Participates in statutory and/or commercial projects under supervision.
• Writes scientific reports under guidance.
• Geoscience data collection and capturing, map compilation and geoscience data collation under the instruction and guidance of a senior scientists.

 
STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS AND REPORTING

• Gives formal scientific or technical presentations of papers or reports, internally to other staff members and externally with guidance at conferences or symposia (typically once a year).
• Publishes research findings internally and or externally based on the nature of the project cycle.

 
QUALITY ASSURANCE

• Ensures that work is conducted within the required scientific (i.e. ISO) standards.

 
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

• Undertake specific and requisite self-improvement learning/conferences and development through workshops/training courses aligned to achieving the mandate of the Council for Geoscience.

 
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 toward quality management and control.
• Affinity toward maintaining the highest level of safety and health management.

 
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12 and;
• BSc Honours Degree in Geology/Geochemistry/MSc or MTech Degree in Geology/Geochemistry/PhD or DTech Degree in Geology/Geochemistry
• Experience in geoscience data collection, e.g., geological mapping would be an added benefit.
• Registration with SACNASP will be an added advantage.
• 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, please send your application to careers@geoscience.org.za 
​Please quote the position title and office location (Junior Scientist- Minerals and Energy) 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: 20 December 2022
 
 

​
CHIEF SCIENTIST – MINERALS AND ENERGY (X2)
Peromnes Grade : P06 (R 1 149 829.12 CTC Per Annum)
Location : Head Office (Pretoria)
Reporting Line : Manager - Minerals and Energy

Overall Job Purpose : The incumbent will undertake advanced and integrated geoscience research 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 inter-governmental 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.

 
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

• Initiate, participates and takes a leading role in cutting edge geoscientific research, which involves:
  • Data mining and data collection
  • Data interpretation
  • Compilation/computation of maps and/or geoscientific models
  • Development of new methodologies
  • Publications
• Compilation of reports and peer-reviewed technical papers or scientific publications
• Make recommendations of the research at regional, national, inter-governmental level for scientific research or commercial purposes.
• Provide guidance and/or mentoring to junior staff in research, which involves the following:
• Provide guidance in the formulation of research proposals, methodologies, data collection and data interpretation
• Revision and editing of reports, methodologies, models and maps on various projects
• Lead and monitoring progress on projects
• Evaluate projects results, edit reports of junior scientists for publication
• Participate in national or international review bodies tasked with reviewing advanced projects/programmes of national, scientific, or international significance
• Participate and lead independent research from data gathering, development of high-quality maps and reports, level editing of maps, reports, 3D models and other publications
• Develop, interrogates, and implements innovative conceptual models and techniques to enhance efficiency with regards to geoscientific work or programmes
• Design new methods and formulates theories; using integration of existing and new data to define mineralising systems for the purposes of mineral exploration. Geoscience data processing, interpretation and packing toward defining research areas/requirements and the establishment and review of solutions toward mandated research objectives and training and development plans.
• Integrate and package results toward applied policy-defining suggestions.

 
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION/ PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Lead varied projects simultaneously and guides other scientists in the implementation.
• Monitor risks and implement/make recommendations for corrective measures in line with the risk management plan to the Business Unit Manager.
• Identify and contribute to geoscience aspects during the compilation of tenders documents and proposals.
• Participate and/or lead commercial contract negotiations with external clients in line with the mandate from the Executive Management.
• Monitor expenditures in the project expenditure and ensures that the budget is expended in line with the evaluate progress of tasks and objectives of the projects, and report progress to Business Unit Manager.
• Lead the compilation of commercial and statutory project tender documents or contracts; geoscientific and, project financial and scheduling aspects
• Provide advanced advice to the Executive Management, and/or public and private sector organisations related field of expertise and may advise Executive Management on scientific and technical acceptability of maps, publications, and reports.
• Provide independent moderation or peer-review of post-graduate degrees or scientific publications
• Make presentations at a national and/or international conferences or related work forums. Editing or co-editing of a book or volume based on conference proceedings.
• Make science-based contributions to research publications as author or co-author in national and international journals.
• Produce high-quality publications in high-impact national and/or international journals as first author.
• Participate in scientific discussions at national and international conferences involving matters of scientific importance either in a specific field or variety of fields.
• At times contribute to the national standard and best practice guidelines at relevant for a (forums)
• Develop and implement operating manuals for work procedures for ISO certification.
• Evaluate project results, reviews and edits project proposals and technical reports compiled by lower-level scientists.
• Mentor, coach and provide supervision and guidance in advanced research of lower-level scientists in regard to their geoscientific work and their progress.
• Initiate national or international training workshops /courses for junior staff to strengthen skills transfer staff in line with the business unit development plan.
• Assist in identifying training needs and recommends to the manager
• Evaluate the results, edits reports for publication by junior scientists, and prepares own work for publication by the CGS.
• Supervise and provides guidance in the execution of projects by junior staff

 
STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS AND REPORTING

• Provide advanced advice to the Executive Management, and/or public and private sector organisations related field of expertise and may advise Executive Management on scientific and technical acceptability of maps, publications and reports.
• Provide independent moderation or peer-review of post-graduate degrees or scientific publications
• Make presentations at a national and/or international conferences or related work forums. Editing or co-editing of a book or volume based on conference proceedings.
• Make science-based contributions to research publications as author or co-author in national and international journals.
• Produces high-quality publications in national and/or international journals as first author.
• Participate in scientific discussions at national and international conferences involving matters of scientific importance either in a specific field or variety of fields.
• At times contribute to the national standard and best practice guidelines at relevant for a (forums)

 
QUALITY ASSURANCE

• Develop and implements operating manuals for work procedures for ISO certification.
• Evaluate project results, reviews and edits project proposals and technical reports compiled by lower-level scientists.

 
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

• Mentor, coach and provide supervision and guidance in research of lower level scientists in regard to their geoscientific work and their progress.
• Initiate national or international training workshops /courses for junior staff to strengthen skills transfer staff in line with the business unit development plan.
• Assist in identifying training needs and recommends to the manager
• Evaluate the results, edits reports for publication by junior scientists, and prepares own work for publication by the CGS.
• Supervise and provides guidance in the execution of projects by junior staff

 
KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to lead and 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-tectono-metamorphic 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.
• The ability to work with a wide-range of geoscience modelling programmes and software
• 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.

 
QUALIFICATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric( Grade 12) and;
• BSc Honours Degree in Geology/ Exploration Geology/Geochemistry with a specialisation in integrated geoscience and 15 years’ experience in fundamental geology and/or economic/exploration geology.
• MSc in Geology/ Exploration Geology/Geochemistry with a specialisation in integrated geoscience and 10 years’ experience in fundamental geology and/or economic/exploration geology.
• PhD Degree in Geology/ Exploration Geology/Geochemistry with a specialisation in integrated geoscience and 5 years’ experience in fundamental Geology 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;
• Relevant publication record
• Professional Natural Scientist (Pr.Sci.Nat.) registration with SACNASP
• NRF rating will be an added advantage.

 
 
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 and office location (Chief Scientist – Minerals and Energy) 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: 20 December 2022