Assistant Technical Officers x7

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the percussion and reverse circulation driller with the drilling operations and developing boreholes while executing geoscientific projects.
• Assist with the day-to-day administration and record keeping.
• Proper handling and storage of samples as per drilling procedures.
• Daily checks and maintenance of drilling equipment.
• Loading and offloading of drilling equipment’s at the head office and drilling sites.
• Setting up and dismantling of field camps at drill sites.
• Driving the vehicle necessary to move the drill rig and equipment to and from drill sites.
• Adhoc tasks deemed necessary to support the drilling operations.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 10 with one (01) year percussion/reverse circulation drilling experience; and
• Valid code 10 drivers’ license (C1). 
• Valid code 14 drivers’ license, (EC) with Public Driving Permit (PDP) and experience of driving heavy-duty trucks will be an added advantage.
• Valid training certificates of drilling methods of reverse circulation and percussion will be an advantage.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge and experience in drilling for geotechnical assessment, mainly in dolomitic terrain using reverse circulation or percussion drilling.
• Knowledge and experience in drilling for groundwater investigation and assessment using percussion and reverse circulation.
• Knowledge and experience in preparation of the equipment needed for the drilling methods required.
• Knowledge and experience of ensuring health and safety measures on and off drilling site
• Knowledge and experience of standard operating procedures related to drilling methods and operations.
• Experience of recording data or information during drilling such as drilled sample meters, water strikes, cavities, etc.
• Knowledge and experience with stick or mig welding, and gas cutting and brazing.
• Proven experience of operating a truck mounted crane. Operator ticket or valid certificate to be supplied.
• Knowledge and experience of minor mechanical repairs such as replacement of air and fuel filters, etc.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to work in remote areas.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Communication skills (Oral and Written).
• Negotiation skills.
• Customer orientation.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Must be physically fit e.g., ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery.
• Adherence to operation procedures as advised by the organisation and the client.
• Flexibility towards changes in priorities as determined by the Supervisor or Project Manager.
• Must have good self-discipline.

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.

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 consider your application unsuccessful.

All 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.

For enquiries, please contact us at recruitment@geoscience.org.za. Please note: Applications submitted to this email address and CGS social media platforms will not be considered.

Closing Date: 21 August 2026