Junior Scientist - Exploration x4

Job Title                                 :  Junior Scientist - Exploration x4

Position Status                      : Permanent

Peromnes Grade                   : P09 (R 705 079,27 CTC per annum)

Location                                 : Pretoria, Head Office

Reporting Line                      :  Manager: Scientifc Resources

Overall, Job Purpose            : Undertake targeted research in a wide variety of geoscientific fields including project implementation under guidance of more senior scientific staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Research and Development

• Conducts limited geoscience research under guidance which includes data collection, basic analyses and interpretation.
• Resolves simple problems in a variety of geoscientific fields in line (in part) with SOP/research methodology under guidance or supervision.

Project Implementation/ Project Management

• Participates in statutory and/or commercial projects under supervision.
• Write scientific reports under guidance.
• Geoscience data collection and capturing, map compilation and geoscience data collation under the instruction and guidance.
• Maintaining field equipment.

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).
• Publish research findings internally and externally based on the nature of the project cycle.

Quality Assurance

• Work within the requirements of the prescribed work standards (i.e., ISO and international best practices).

Learning and Development

• Undertake specific and requisite self-improvement learning/conferences and development through workshops/training courses.
• Undertakes varied geoscientific tasks as required and stipulated within the Council for Geoscience mandate.

   KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to conduct geo-scientific investigations and research with minimal supervision.

• Ability to present geo-scientific investigations in a written report.
• Ability to present scientific papers to members of staff or externally.
• Ability to relate to members of a team and work within a team setting.

 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc Hons in Geology or any other relevant earth science qualification.
• Professional registration with SCNASP will be an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s licence.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Basic relevant experience 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.

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: 18 September 2025