Junior Scientist - Geophysics/ Seismics

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Date: 7 Aug 2026

Location: Pretoria, GP, ZA, Pretoria

Company: Council for Geoscience

 

Job Title 

: Junior Scientist – Geophysics X2

Position Status

: Permanent

Peromnes Grade  

: P09 (R 747 384.02 CTC Per Annum)

Location   

: Pretoria, Head Office

Reporting Line  

: Manager: Scientific Resources

Overall Job Purpose

: Undertake limited research in a wide variety of geoscientific fields to assist with acquisition, processing, and analysis of geophysical data, including project implementation under the guidance of more senior scientific staff.

 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Conduct limited geoscience research under guidance, which includes the collection and processing of geophysical data, including seismic, magnetic, and gravity data. 
  • Ability to work with geophysical techniques such as seismic, magnetic, gravitational, or electrical methods to interpret subsurface conditions.
  • Assist with the development and testing of new geophysical technologies.
  • Resolve simple problems in a variety of geoscientific fields in line (in part) with SOP/research methodology under guidance or supervision.
  • Participate in statutory and/or commercial projects under supervision.
  • Write scientific reports under guidance.
  • Undertake geoscience data collection and capturing, map compilation and geoscience data collation under the instruction and guidance.
  • Give 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.
  • Work within the requirements of the prescribed work standards (i.e., ISO and international best practices).
  • Undertake specific and requisite self-improvement learning/conferences and development through workshops/training courses.
  • Maintaining field equipment.

 

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

 

  • Grade 12; and
  • BSc Hons in Geology/Geophysics, or any other relevant earth science qualification.
  • Candidate Natural Scientist (Cand.Sci.Nat.) registration with SACNASP will be advantageous.
  • Valid driver’s licence.

 

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

 

  • Understanding of geophysical and geological data interpretation will be an added advantage.
  • Familiarity with theory and practice of geophysical principles – magnetics, radiometrics, and electromagnetics.

 

 

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