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COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE (CGS)
 


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SECURITY OFFICERS (X11)
Peromnes Grade: P13 (R 242 115.69 CTC Per Annum)
Location: x1 Bellville, x2 Upington, x2 Polokwane, x2 Gqeberha, 
x2 Pietermaritzburg and x2 Pretoria                                          
Reporting Line: Manager: Protection Services
 
Overall Job Purpose:  To render a security service through protection, save guarding,  and access control with regard to buildings and other premises  and their contents according to the prescribed security procedures, rules and regulations in the Council for   Geosciences.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Knowledge of access control procedures.
  • Perform access control function which will include:
    • Determine whether the visitors have appointments or the service that the visitor requires.
    • Contact the relevant employee to confirm the appointment or direct the visitor to the relevant service delivery point.
    • Complete or ensure the admission control register is completed and issue admission control documents/or cards as required.
    • Escort visitors to the relevant employees or venues where and when required.
  • Operate X-ray machines where applicable.
  • Lock and unlock entrances.
  • Identify suspicious conduct.
  • Ensure that unauthorized persons and dangerous goods do not enter the premises/buildings.
  • Follow-up on incidents and record on incident register.
  • Ensure safety in the buildings and the premises of which include the following:
    • Undertake building/premises patrols to identify and check that doors are locked or unlocked as required.
    • Water leaks and taps are closed.
    • Fire hazards, exposed electrical contracts and other fire hazards emanating from i.e. chemicals.
    • Lights, switched on and off as required; and
    • Suspicious objects and packages.
  • Apply emergency procedures in line with the emergency evacuation policy and procedure of the CGS.
  • Responding to alarms (fire, panic, burglar alarms) and any other emergency alarms activated.
  • Assist with security patrol during special events and provide record of incidents during special events.
  • Ensure that equipment, documents and stores do not leave or enter the premises or building unauthorized. This will include the following:
  • Complete or ensure that the registers to control the movement of equipment, store and documents are completed.
  • Ensure that no equipment, stores and assets of the CGS leave the building/premises unauthorized.
  • Inspect vehicles entering and leaving the premises.
  • Gather information and reporting missing and stolen equipment and stores.
  • Handle documents at point of entry according to classification and the prescripts.
  • Ensure that all incidents are recorded in the occurrence books/registers.
  • Ensure that all National Key Point/Critical Infrastructure specific security requirements are adhered to and that the client’s needs are efficiently and professionally met at all times.
 
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • PSIRA Grade C
  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • 2 – 3 years relevant security officers experience
  • Valid firearm competency certificate
  • Knowledge of access control procedures
  • Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of equipment and stores
  • Knowledge of security procedures and the authority of the security officers in terms of various legislations and regulations.
  • Knowledge of the relevant emergency procedures.
  • Basic understanding of the National Key Point (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Act and Regulations.
 
 
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 as reference (Security Officer –Bellville, Security Officers –  Upington, Security Officers –  Polokwane, Security Officers – Gqeberha, Security Officers – Pietermaritzburg and Security Officers – Pretoria) as reference when submitting your application.
 
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
All appointments are subject to vetting processes. Appointments are subject to positive vetting results. The processing of your personal information by the Council for Geoscience will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.
 
Applications submitted on CGS social media platforms will not be considered.
 
Closing Date: 24 June 2022
 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR SCIENTIST – ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST (X2)
Peromnes Grade: P07 (R 909 537.00 CTC Per Annum)
Location: Head Office: Pretoria
Reporting Line: Manager: Infrastructure and Land Use

Overall Job Purpose: The incumbent will undertake advanced geoscientific research under limited guidance and project implementation, including project management within the Infrastructure and Land Use Business Unit. 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Research and Development
  • Conducts independent advanced geoscience research which include data collection, quality control and assurance, analyses, interpretation and technical report compilation.
  • Resolves complex problems in a variety of geoscientific fields (with a focus on engineering geology) in line with standard operating procedures / approved methodologies, and contribute to the development and implementation of new methodologies.
Project Implementation / Project Management
  • Initiates, leads and participates in statutory and/or commercial projects.
  • Responsible for the management of assigned projects, in line with approved Project Execution Plans.
  • Undertake geoscience data collection, map compilation and geoscience data collation, including interpretations of a complex nature, reviews and editing of work undertaken by more junior level scientists, primarily in the field of Engineering Geology.
  • Compilation and technical review of scientific reports.
  • Implements project risk mitigation measures under the guidance / instruction of the Business Unit Manager.
Stakeholder Relations and Reporting
  • Gives formal scientific or technical presentations of papers or reports, internally to other staff members and externally at conferences or symposia.
  • Publishes research findings internally and or externally based on the nature of the project cycle.
  • Provides scientific advice to public and private sector organisations related to geohazards, including independent technical review of geotechnical reports.
Quality Assurance
  • Development and implementation of quality documentation, and work within the requirements of the prescribed standards (ISO 9001 quality documentation).
  • Evaluates and reviews work done by more junior scientific levels.
Learning and Development
  • Mentors and supervises work undertaken by lower level scientific staff.
  • Present training courses or workshops to junior staff.
 
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
  • BSc (Hons) in Engineering Geology (or relevant with proven experience in the field of Engineering Geology) with at least 8 years’ experience in the engineering geology / geotechnical field. Experience in the field of dolomite stability investigations will be an advantage, OR
  • MSc/MTech in Engineering Geology (or relevant with proven experience in the field of engineering geology) with at least 5 years’ experience in the Engineering Geology / Geotechnical field. Experience in the field of dolomite stability investigations will be an advantage; OR
  • PHd/ DTech in Engineering Geology (or relevant with proven experience in the field of Engineering Geology) with at least 3 years’ experience in the Engineering Geology / geotechnical field. Experience in the field of dolomite stability investigations will be an advantage.
  • Registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist (Pr.Sci.Nat.) (advantageous)
 
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
  • Proven working experience in the interpretation and application of engineering geology at an advanced to complex level
  • Experience in working in the engineering geological environment such as conducting of geotechnical site investigations, interpreting geotechnical data and information and reviewing geotechnical site investigation or engineering geological reports (especially dolomite stability investigation reports), in a position of responsibility
  • Ability to interpret data in relation to engineering geology, geotechnical investigations and geohazards
  • Understanding of measurements, recording, processing, and representation of data in graphical or map format
  • Proficiency in the application of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and geotechnical software
  • Intimate knowledge of National Standards, industry guidelines and requirements for geotechnical site investigations and geohazard evaluations (i.e. dolomite stability)
  • Proficiency in independently conducting geo-scientific research within the engineering geology and geohazards field of study
  • Proficiency in compiling geo-scientific reports and maps, including quality control and assurance and review of work undertaken by more junior levels of scientists
  • Proficiency in undertaking interpretation, evaluation and assessment of research data
  • Must be able to develop and/or follow ISO 9001 quality documents and standards
  • Must be able to conduct advanced geological/geotechnical site zonation modelling and data geo-scientific data management.
  • Computer literacy and proficiency in data management, MS Office Suite, geotechnical data processing and basic modelling software, ArcGIS
 
KEY ATTRIBUTES
  • Analytical skills
  • Presentation and facilitation skills
  • Communication skills (oral and written)
  • Customer orientation
  • Advisory skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Technical report writing skills
 
 
The Council for Geoscience is committed to Employment Equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity prescripts, preference will be given but not limited to candidates from under represented designated groups. Females and people from previously disadvantaged groups and sectors are encouraged to apply.
 
If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, please send your application to careers@geoscience.org.za. Please quote the position title (Senior Scientist – Engineering Geologist) as reference when submitting your application.
 
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
All appointments are subject to vetting processes. Appointments are subject to positive vetting results. The processing of your personal information by the Council for Geoscience will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.
 
Applications submitted on CGS social media platforms will not be considered.
 
Closing Date: 21 June 2022


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SCIENTIST – ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST (X2)
Peromnes Grade: P08 (R 683 548.62 CTC Per Annum)
Location: Head Office: Pretoria
Reporting Line: Manager: Infrastructure and Land Use

Overall Job Purpose: The incumbent will undertake moderate geoscientific research and project implementation, including limited project management, under guidance of more senior scientific staff within the Infrastructure and Land Use Business Unit.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Research and Development
  • Conducts moderate geoscience research under guidance which include data collection, quality control, analyses, interpretation and technical report compilation under guidance.
  • Resolves simple to moderately complex problems in a variety of geoscientific fields in line with standard operating procedures / approved methodologies under guidance or supervision.
Project Implementation / Project Management
  • Participates in statutory and/or commercial projects under supervision.
  • Undertake geoscience data collection and capturing, map compilation and geoscience data collation under guidance, including interpretations of a simple to moderately complex nature, primarily in the field of Engineering Geology.
  • Compilation of scientific reports under guidance.
Stakeholder Relations and Reporting
  • Gives formal scientific or technical presentations of papers or reports, internally to other staff members and externally at conferences or symposia.
  • Publishes research findings internally and or externally based on the nature of the project cycle.
  • Provides limited scientific advice to public and private sector organisations related to Geohazards.
Quality Assurance
  • Gives inputs to the development of quality documentation, and work within the requirements of the prescribed standards (ISO 9001 quality documentation)
Learning and Development
  • Undertake specific and requisite self-improvement learning/conferences and development through workshops/training courses.
  • Mentors and co-supervises entry level scientific staff and interns.
 
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
  • BSc (Hons) in Engineering Geology (or relevant with proven experience in the field of Engineering Geology) with at least 5 years’ experience in the engineering geology / geotechnical field. Experience in the field of dolomite stability investigations will be an advantage, OR
  • MSc/MTech in Engineering Geology (or relevant with proven experience in the field of engineering geology) with at least 3 years’ experience in the Engineering Geology / Geotechnical field. Experience in the field of dolomite stability investigations will be an advantage; OR
  • PHd/ DTech in Engineering Geology (or relevant with proven experience in the field of Engineering Geology) with at least 2 years’ experience in the Engineering Geology / geotechnical field. Experience in the field of dolomite stability investigations will be an advantage.
  • Registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist (Pr.Sci.Nat.) or Candidate Natural Scientist (Cand.Sci.Nat.) (advantageous)
 
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE 
  • Entry-level to moderate working experience in the interpretation and application of engineering geology.
  • Practical exposure and experience in working in the engineering geological environment such as conducting of geotechnical site investigations, interpreting geotechnical data and information and providing assistance in geohazard report reviews.
  • Basic exposure in the interpretation and application of geoscience data in relation to engineering geology, geotechnical investigations and geohazards.
  • Understanding of measurements, recording, processing, and representation of data in graphical or map format.
  • Basic proficiency in the application of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and geotechnical software.
  • Understanding and knowledge of National Standards, industry guidelines and requirements for geotechnical site investigations and geohazard evaluations.
  • Basic proficiency in research on big data and data analytics in the geo-scientific environment.
  • Basic proficiency in conducting geo-scientific research within the engineering geology and geohazards field of study.
  • Proficiency in compiling geo-scientific reports and maps under supervision.
  • Proficiency in conducting interpretation, evaluation and assessment of research data under supervision.
  • Must be able to follow ISO quality documents and standards.
  • Must be able to conduct basic to moderate geological/geotechnical site zonation modelling and data geo-scientific data management under supervision.
  • Computer literacy and proficiency in data management, MS Office Suite, geotechnical data processing and basic modelling software, ArcGIS
 
KEY ATTRIBUTES
  • Analytical skills
  • Presentation and facilitation skills
  • Communication skills (oral and written)
  • Customer orientation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Technical report writing skill
 
 
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 (Scientist – Engineering Geologist) as reference when submitting your application.
 
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
All appointments are subject to vetting processes. Appointments are subject to positive vetting results. The processing of your personal information by the Council for Geoscience will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.
 
Applications submitted on CGS social media platforms will not be considered.
 
Closing Date: 21 June 2022