Junior Scientist - Seismology

Job Title                     : Junior Scientist – Seismology X3

Peromnes Grade       : P09 (R 705 079.27 CTC Per Annum)

Location                     : Head Office: Pretoria

Reporting Line          : Manager - Infrastructure and Land Use

Overall Job Purpose: The incumbent is responsible to undertake limited research in a wide variety of geoscientific fields with specific focus on seismology, seismic hazard and mine seismology including project implementation under the guidance of senior scientific staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Research and Development

• Conduct limited geoscience research under the guidance, which includes data collection, basic analyses and interpretation.
• Resolves simple problems in a variety of geoscientific fields inline (in part) with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)/ research methodology under guidance/supervision.

Project Implementation/Project Management

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

Stakeholder Relations and Reporting

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• 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).
• Provide Geohazard assessments feedback to State Authorities.
• Publishes research findings internally and/or externally based on the nature of project cycle.

Quality Assurance

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

Learning and Development

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• Undertake specific and requisite self-improvement learning and development activities through workshops//training courses.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Keen interest in research.
• Interest in structural geology.
• Consulting skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Communication skills (Oral and Written).
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Technical report writing skills.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 and
• BSc Hons or equivalent in Seismology or Geophysics or equivalent qualification.
• Professional registration with SACNASP will be an added advantage.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Entry-level working experience in the interpretation and application of seismology and seismic analysis.
• Basic exposure to seismic analysis, including moment tensors, stress inversion, moment magnitude and focal mechanisms.
• Basic exposure/understanding in the interpretation and application of geoscience data in relation to seismology, seismic hazards, structural geology and tectonics from a seismological point of view.
• Understanding of measurements, recording, processing and representation of seismic and structural geological data in graphical or map format.
• Basic proficiency in the application of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and seismic analysis software.
• Understanding and knowledge of international best practice, industry guidelines and requirements for seismic analysis and other relevant seismological techniques.
• Basic understanding in research on big data and data analytics in the geo-scientific environment. Relevant computer programming exposure will be an added advantage.
• Basic proficiency in conducting geo-scientific research within the seismology/ seismic analysis/Geohazards field of study under supervision.
• Basic proficiency in compiling, editing and reviewing of geo-scientific data, reports and maps under supervision.
• Basic proficiency in conducting interpretation, evaluation and assessment of research data.
• Must be able to implement approved ISO processes and standards.

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: 05 May 2025.