JUNIOR SCIENTIST – ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
Job Title : Junior Scientist – Engineering Geology
Peromnes Grade : P09 (R 594 830,42 CTC Per Annum)
Location : Head Office: Pretoria
Reporting Line : Manager: Infrastructure and Land Use
Overall Job Purpose : The incumbent will undertake limited research in a wide variety of geoscientific fields including project implementation under guidance of more senior scientific staff within the Engineering and Geohazards Business Unit
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Research and Development
Quality Assurance
Work within the requirements of the prescribed standards (i.e. ISO)
Learning and Development
Undertake specific and requisite self-improvement learning/conferences and development through workshops/training courses.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Grade 12;
BSc Honours Degree in Engineering Geology.
Registration with SACNASP (candidate or professional) advantageous.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Basic proficiency in compiling of geo-scientific reports and maps
Basic proficiency in interpreting basic research data
Must be able to follow organisational processes and standards
Must be able to conduct basic geological/geotechnical site investigations and geo-scientific data management
Computer literacy and proficiency in data management, MS Office Suite, geotechnical data processing and basic modelling software, ArcGIS
KEY ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS
Consulting skills
Analytical skills
Presentation and facilitation skills
Communication skills (oral and written)
Negotiation skills
Customer orientation
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 (Junior Scientist – Engineering Geology) 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: 10 March 2023
