COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE (CGS) VACANCIES

COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE (CGS)

The Council for Geoscience (CGS) is mandated to collect and curate all geoscience data in South Africa, both on- and offshore. It aims to use these data to find meaningful geoscience solutions to respond to real-world challenges. With its Head Office situated in Silverton Pretoria, the CGS takes pride in having and building a winning team of scientists within the various fields of geoscience.

CALL TO APPLY FOR THE COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE PART-TIME BURSARY
The Council for Geoscience (CGS) is hereby inviting all employees who are interested in pursuing their studies to apply for part-time bursary for 2024 academic year.
Preference will be given to employees who intend to pursue postgraduate degrees in geological sciences (Honours, Masters, and Doctorates).

Eligibility:

The Applicant must be a CGS employee.
The study programme should end in a full qualification (Certificate, Diploma, or Degree).
The programme must be relevant to the CGS Geoscience Technical Programme and/or aligned to the organisational strategy. The following research fields are strongly encouraged:
Engineering Geology (contributions to site characterisation or analysis methodologies)
Geophysics
Hydrogeology (focus on groundwater modelling)
Geochemistry
Economic Geology
Geo-informatics
Remote sensing
Computational Geosciences
Mineral Economics
Mining seismology
Science Communication
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Science
Analytical Chemistry

NB: Only research topics defined by the CGS will be funded.
NB: For Masters and Doctoral students, preference will be given to students with the following research interests:

Applications of Artificial intelligence and machine learning in geoscience
Computational Geoscience
Hydrogeological modelling
Geochronology
Regional Mineral Potential modelling

The bursary covers:

Registration and Tuition fees
Prescribed Books
Field Excursions/research
Accommodation and meals (subject to Executive’s Approval)

NB: The bursary is exclusively for part-time and distance learning.

How to apply:
Complete the attached application form which must be approved by the business unit manager. All applications should be forwarded to bursaries@geoscience.org.za  with the reference ‘‘BursaryPT-2024’.

NB: Motivations (Scientists and Technical Officers) must be written on the application form and signed by the business unit manager.

Closing date:  23 February 2024

Failure to submit the required documentation will lead to the disqualification of the application.

All enquiries should be directed to Ms. Mpho Diako on mdiako@geoscience.org.za , Tel: (012) 841 1118 and Ms Lise Mokhine on lmokhine@geoscience.org.za  , Tel: (012) 841 1201.
Preference will be given to Women and People living with Disabilities.

CGS PART-TIME BURSARY 2024 APPLICATION FORM

Please use the Part-Time Bursary 2024 application Form attached to Apply, Not the Apply for Job Button below.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Reporting Line : Chief Executive Officer

Overall Job Purpose : Responsible for directing and leading the financial management, reporting and administration, supply chain management, assets and logistics, and project coordination function of the Council for Geoscience (CGS) in accordance with the relevant statutory requirements, regulations and standards in order to support the delivery of CGS goals contained in the strategic and business plans. The CFO is the custodian of financial management and reporting compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Management:

Provide strategic leadership within area of responsibility.
Contributes substantively to the CGS’s strategy, planning and reporting processes.
Provides strategic support to the CGS, CEO and the senior management team.
Directs the financial strategy of the organization.
Contributes towards good governance at CGS.

Operational Management:

Develops and maintains CGS financial management policies, procedures, and processes.
Provides sound financial management advice to the accounting officer and senior line managers in terms of their financial management responsibility and delegated authority.
Leads and manage the effective, efficient, and economic financial management and administration in line with the PFMA, Financial Regulations and Treasury Instructions.
Leads and manage the effective and efficient management of the CGS’s budget.
Oversees the overall budget preparation process and review the budget proposal prior to submission to the relevant authority.
Regulates and maintains cash flow and the short, medium, and long-term viability of operations.
Leads and manages the financial reporting process.
Compilation and timely submission of accurate information in accordance with prescribed standards and formats.
Implement and effective financial management and administration system:
- Implementation of financial management policies and procedures.
- Implementation of an effective Supply Chain Management System.
- Implementation of internal control mechanisms and anti-corruption measures. Implementation of approved and signed delegations of authority; and
- Ensure compliance to the financial management legislative framework.
Provides timely and relevant financial management reports to all stakeholders.
Maintains effective, efficient, and economical use of financial and other resources.
Prevents unauthorised, irregular, and fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
Establishes and maintains internal controls and processes.
Oversees all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems.
Oversees the supply chain management function.
Oversees the assets and logistics function.
Develops and maintains a system for managing the CGS’s liabilities.
Contributes to effective financial decision-making, implementation, and reporting.
Ensuring compliance with appropriate standards, regulatory and audit requirements.
Preparing and reporting monthly and quarterly management accounts to relevant Board Committees:
- Finance Committee.
- Audit and Risk Committee.
- Board and the Shareholders.
Preparing and submission of financial statements.
Leads and manages the management of financial risks in CGS.

Human Resources Perspective (People Management):

Effectively leads and manages the Finance division by maintaining a motivated team to deliver on CGS strategy within the allocated budget.
Promotes a culture and practices that reflect the CGS values and encourages good performance.
Determines human resource requirements taking into consideration operational needs, skills scarcity, and retention capability.
Manages staff and administer the performance management system for all direct reports.
Participates in the recruitment and selection of individuals according to job requirements, EE targets and guidelines.
Implement effective and efficient succession planning strategies and programmes.
Manages workplace conflict through the initiation and coordination of consultative processes and implementation of appropriate disciplinary procedures.
Oversees the management of the leave and attendance process of staff.
Implement staff development and training.
Consistently supporting staff learning and career development.
Empowers staff and encourages innovation/creativity.

Stakeholder/Client Relations Respective:

Establishes and maintains appropriate stakeholder relations.
Communicate with key clients and other stakeholders on their needs and resolve and respond to their queries.
Interact with service providers to ensure SLAs have been met and contracts managed appropriately.
Promptly shares and exchanges knowledge/information.

Quality Management:

Ensure ISO accreditation of the financial management and reporting systems.
Ensure implementation of the ISO standards and procedures across the finance field.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS

Strategic Management.
Lead and motivate staff.
Financial analysis.
Business Planning and Design.
Business performance management.
Customer service management.
Infrastructure management.
Human resources management.
Leadership.
Change management.
Business acumen.
Analytical acumen.
Decision-making.
Influence.
Negotiation skills.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

10 years Accounting/Finance experience of which 6 years must be at senior management level.
Knowledge and working experience in the applications of Generally Recognized Accounting Practices (GRAP).
Knowledge and working experience in the applications of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP).
Knowledge and working experience in the applications of the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA) and the Treasury Regulations.
Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedure.
Sound knowledge of relevant legislation (including pension fund and medical aid legislation).
Substantive understanding of commercial, operations and all other drivers of performance.
Sound knowledge of the business environment.
Strong content knowledge of corporate finance and accounting.
Understanding of the scientific research environment.
Project management skills.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

A Grade 12; and
A B Degree in Finance/Accounting with a post graduate qualification is a requirement.
Registered Chartered Accountant CA (SA)

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 underrepresented 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.

The processing of your personal information by the Council for Geoscience will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.

Closing Date: 23 February 2024

MANAGER: INFORMATION KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNOLOGY

Reporting Line : Office of the CEO
Overall Job Purpose : Management of Information Resource Management and related activities/services to maximise the strategic use of Information, knowledge, and technology resources. It is an integral functional component of the business of the CCS, contributing to the realisation of the CGS’ strategic imperatives and facilitating its daily operational activities. The position also has oversight role for Intellectual Property Services of the organisation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Management:

Ensure that information, knowledge, and technology management strategic plans, including resources and budget are formulated, approved, implemented, and maintained in line with the CGS strategic objectives.

IT Operations Management/Business Process:

Ensure that best practices, governance frameworks covering all the information, knowledge, and technology aspects are adequately developed, implemented, and maintained.
Ensure all information, knowledge, and technology policies follow legislative prescripts and international best practices.
Ensure that information, knowledge, and technology performance reports are formulated and circulated in accordance with management requirements and CGS policies and procedure.
Ensure that the CGS information, knowledge, and technology management related assets are economically acquired, adequately implemented, maintained, and protected in all respects.

Project Management:

Ensure efficient management of outsourced information, knowledge, and technology management services in accordance with CGS business requirements.

Stakeholder Relations:

Ensure the provision of effective and efficient information, knowledge, & technology management services and solutions to various divisions within CGS to enable them to achieve their strategic objectives.

IT Risk & Quality Management:

Ensure the effective incident management and regular reviews of the information, knowledge, and technology management services continuity, such as adequate contingency plans, disaster recovery and backups at all times.
Ensure ongoing research and development of cutting-edge information, knowledge and technology management solutions that will enable CGS to fulfil and expand its service offering.

Financial Management:

Execute prudent and proper management of budget in line with CGS policies and Public Finance Management Act, 1999.
Exercise proper implementation of financial management protocols within the business unit in line with CCS policies.

People Management:

Execute prudent and proper human resource management within the business unit.
Champion the skills development and transfer within the business unit.
Implement the CCS performance management policy within the business unit.
Mentor and coach staff within the business unit where required.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS

Communication and presentation skills.
Conflict, negotiation, and dispute management.
Problem and change management skills.
Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
Analytical end problem solving skills.
Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Grade 12; and
B Tech/B Degree in Computer Science or related.
Five to Ten (5-10) years’ experience within management and operations, including all the infrastructure disciplines, networking, technical support, IT security disciplines.
Knowledge of IT Policies and procedures.
Finance and budget processes.
Knowledge of current IT Technology.

The Council for Geoscience (CGS) is mandated to collect and curate all geoscience data in South Africa, both on and offshore. It aims to use these data to find meaningful geoscience solutions to respond to real-world challenges. With its Head Office situated in Silverton Pretoria, the CGS takes pride in having and building a winning team of scientists within the various fields of geoscience.

CALL TO APPLY FOR THE COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE FULL-TIME BURSARY
The Council for Geoscience (CGS) herewith invites University students and those who completed Grade 12 to apply for a full-time CGS bursary for the 2024 academic year. The objective of the CGS bursary is to create, enhance and support expertise in the geosciences and related technical fields.

Eligibility:

Be a South African citizen.
Not employed and available for vocational work during studies and work back upon completion of studies, when required.
Planning to enrol full-time at a South African institution of higher learning for the 2024 academic year.
Have completed Grade 12 with an achievement of Level 6 or higher in both Mathematics and Physical Science.
Be a registered fulltime student at a South African institution of higher learning.
For students currently at an institution of higher learning, must have passed all the modules of the previous year/semester.

The CGS awards fulltime bursaries in the following fields of study:

Geology
Engineering Geology
Geophysics
Hydrogeology (focus on groundwater modelling)
Geochemistry
Economic Geology
Environmental Science
Geo-informatics
Remote sensing
Computational Geosciences
Mineral Economics
Mining seismology

NB: Only research topics defined by the CGS will be funded.
The bursary covers:

Registration and tuition fees
Accommodation and Meals
Prescribed Books
Excursions/research
Once off laptop allowance for first-time bursars.

YOUR APPLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

Motivation letter
An updated CV
A copy of your certified identity document
A copy of your latest academic record
A copy of matric results
Acceptance letter by the University

How to apply:
Complete the application form which is available on the CGS website (www.geoscience.org.za ) and attach the required documents.

NB: Failure to submit the required documentation will lead to the disqualification of application.

Closing date
The closing date for all applications is 23 February 2024.

Please forward your application and documents to bursaries@geoscience.org.za with the reference ‘BursaryFT-2024’.

All enquiries should be directed to bursaryenquiries@geoscience.org.za or Tel: 012 841 1020/1911.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR BURSARY APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL, IT IS MEANT FOR ENQUIRIES ONLY.

Kindly note that CGS will only enter correspondence with successful applicants.
Preference will be given to women and learners living with disabilities.

CGS FULL-TIME BURSARY 2024 APPLICATION FORM

Please use the Full-Time Bursary 2024 application Form attached to Apply, Not the Apply for Job Button below.

ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Peromnes Grade: P06 (R1 224 568,02 CTC Per Annum)
Location: Head Office: Pretoria
Reporting Line : Manager: Supply Chain Management

Overall Job Purpose: To ensure realisation of the Council for Geoscience strategic objectives in promoting preferential procurement through Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprise Business training and mentoring of previously disadvantaged SMME’s.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Management:

Provide strategic, responsive, sound and enabling Enterprise Development systems, policies, and administrative framework.
Develop and implement appropriate Enterprise Development strategies, policies, and procedures.
Perform advisory and guidance role to the Manager: Supply Chain Management and Chief Financial Officer on matters of enterprise development.
Assist in developing, managing, and maintaining Enterprise Development programmes in line with CGS strategic objectives.
Contributing to substantively to the Finance Division strategy, performance planning, and reporting.

Enterprise Development Operational Processes:

Contribute to the development process of the Council for Geoscience (CGS) policies, procedures, and controls at various levels through input of enterprise development advice on relevant aspects referred.
Provide efficient support to management team by developing enterprise development strategy in line with CGS’s overall strategies goals and objectives.
Identify untransformed procurement opportunities within the CGS for previously disadvantaged SMME’s.
Identify sub-contracting procurement opportunities within the CGS projects for previously disadvantaged SMME’s.
Guide CGS business units with the preparation of demand plans and the roles for previously disadvantaged SMME’s in their procurement requirements.
Promote Black owned EME and QSE’s through Preferential Procurement in line with PPPFA regulations.
Facilitate the creation of an enabling environment for SMMEs through policies, strategies and programmes that support enterprise and supplier development.
Guide in facilitating enterprise and supplier development initiatives with private sector, governments, and other departments.
Studying various areas of assessing economic potential and opportunities for new business within the CGS.
Implement plans and supporting the small business whilst supporting the growth of their enterprises.
Meet monthly with each business to assess progresses towards objectives.
Monitor, Implement and improve the CGS BBBEE scorecard.

Financial Perspective:

Provide day-to-day advice to incubator EME and QSE’s on matters relating to the procurement opportunities within the CGS.
Review the procurement of goods to SMME’s in terms of local content compliance.
Facilitate short payment cycles for previously disadvantaged SMME’s in terms of local content compliance.
Assist in reporting the enterprise development expenditure against the budget to EXCO.
Submit the necessary financial reports as required by CGS policy and relevant legislative requirements.
Identify and assist SMME’s with funding programmes to supply goods and services.

Human Resources Perspective (People Management):

Meet monthly with CGS business units to assess progress on their demand plans and SMME’’s development.
Participate in Bid Specifications Committee in support of promoting SMME empowerment.
Champion the skills development and transfer within the business unit.
Implementation of the CGS performance management policy within the business unit.
Mentors and coach staff within the business unit where required.
Compile and submit own Personal Development Plan.
Participate in relevant and application training courses, working etc as needed/directed.
Contribute to the knowledge exchange or sharing activities.
Build and co-ordinate a database of SMME’s with appropriate skills and expertise in various commodities.
Prepare and present training programmes to SMME are as and when required.

Stakeholder/Client Relations Respective:

Identify appropriate outsourced training service provides and manage intervention and key outputs.
Nurture and maintain strong relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.
Together with stakeholders, evaluate various initiatives, processes, systems, and vendors and provide recommendations to Manager SCM on desirability and feasibility.
Promptly shares and exchanges knowledge/information.

Project Management:

Manage and lead Enterprise Development performance indicators.
Conduct research and develop proposal on various strategic initiatives.

Quality Assurance:

Design and implementing a monitor and evaluation dashboard reporting system.
Monitor, evaluate and report on Enterprise Development performance indicators.
Implement and effective quality management system.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS

Strong Leadership qualities.
Communication (Verbal and Written).
Continuous Improvement.
Problem Solving and Decision Making.
Innovative, Creative and Strategic Thinking.
Emotional Intelligence.
Planning and Organizing.
Numerical Skill and Reasoning.
Business Acumen.
Energy and Drive.
The ability to foster, nature and encourage growth between SMMEs and the organization ensuring mutually beneficial relations.
Understanding of SMME development.
Good networking skills.
Strong administration skills.
Proficiency in MS Office.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Knowledge of Project Management – the ability to facilitate multi-disciplinary projects at any given time.
Knowledge of the Preferential Procurement Framework Act (PPPFA).
Knowledge of the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (BBBEA).
Knowledge of National Treasury Procurement Prescribes.
Knowledge of Supply Chain Management: A Guide to Accounting Officers and Authorities.
Supply Chain Management Regulations, Practise Notes, Circulars, Frameworks.
Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 53 of 2003.
Proven ability to apply a business or commercial thought process in decision making, planning and implementation of projects.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Grade 12; and
B Degree or any equivalent qualification.
5 – 7 years professional working experience in a similar role/ Supply Chain Management.
Experience in Entrepreneurship promotion, Enterprise Development, and SMME development field and application of specific goals.

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 underrepresented 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: 16 February 2024

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