The Council for Geoscience Vacancies

1. Scientist – Minerals and Energy (Marine Geoscience)
2. Cybersecurity and ICT Risk Intern X2
3. Cybersecurity and ICT Risk Specialist
4. Junior Scientist – Hydrogeology X2
5. Junior Scientist – Environmental Geoscientist

Scientist – Minerals and Energy (Marine Geoscience)

Location: Bellville

Peromnes Grade 08 R 758 772, 81 CTC Per Annum R / Year

Job Title                            :           Scientist – Minerals and Energy (Marine Geoscience)

Reporting Line                :           Manager: Minerals and Energy

 Overall Job Purpose     :           To incumbent will undertake a variety of moderate to advance geoscience research focused on South Africa’s national development imperatives. The research and development will be especially focused on South Africa’s mineral and energy development sectors, largely through the collection and integration of various geoscience datasets, especially within South Africa’s marine space.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Undertake various moderate to advance geoscience research activities, especially focused on fundamental offshore geoscience and minerals and energy development.
• Assist in the collection, processing, and interpretation of various offshore geoscience datasets.
• Compile integrated reports, maps, and databases on a wide variety of geoscience research themes, especially within the marine geoscience space.
• Report, publish and present on key findings of geoscience research undertaken.
• Advise on the findings of geoscience research, including toward key policy and regulatory framework, particularly in support of mineral and energy development.
• Advice, develop, and assist in guiding the procurement of key geoscience equipment and support.
• Participate in training, development and capitalisation of key geoscience skills and knowledge.
• Undertake field reconnaissance and data gathering exercises, particularly in support of fundamental offshore geoscience and minerals and energy themes.
• Undertake additional fundamental geoscience research in support of the Council for Geoscience’s mandate.

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS 

• Ability to Ability to undertake research within a dynamic and diverse team environment and capable of building interpersonal relations with clear communication.
• Ability of working on the CGS’s offshore geoscience programme and on the offshore environment.
• Able to contribute toward resolving complex analytical and logistical problems, especially within the marine geoscience space.
• Able to contribute toward the planning and organising of targeted field work and assist in project coordination.
• Able to operate with clear communication, conflict management and the capability of building professional relationships.
• Affinity toward training and development.
• Affinity toward building a knowledge and understanding of geodynamics, regional orogenic-tectono-metamorphic processes and the applications and collection of geoscience data.
• Professional and scientific writing and communication skills.
• Computer literacy and the ability to work within a geographic database environment.
• Affinity toward gaining knowledge and understanding of sedimentology, (paleo) depositional environments, surface processes, depositional mineralising systems, geochemical, geochronological, petrographic, and paleontological themes.
• Ability to work within organisational policies and procedures.
• Have an affinity toward create, innovative thinking with a significant dedication toward quality management and control.
• Affinity toward maintaining the highest level of safety and health management, especially within the offshore environment.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Grade 12; and
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours (Geology/Geochemistry/Geophysics) and 5 years’ experience, OR
• Master of Science (MSc) (Geology/Geochemistry/Geophysics) and 3 years’ experience, or
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Geology/Geochemistry/Geophysics) and 2 years’ experience.
• Experience in offshore geoscience data collection, processing, and interpretation mapping would be an added benefit.
• Knowledge and experience of operations and maintenance of various offshore geophysical equipment would be highly beneficial.
• Relevant offshore operational certification, e.g., marine skippers license would be highly beneficial.
• Registered/eligible with SACNASP.
• Drivers licence, code 8.

 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, click the apply button below.

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.

Closing Date: 18 July 2023

Cybersecurity and ICT Risk Intern X2

Pretoria: Head Office

R 13 000, 00 Per Month R / Year

Job Title  :   Cybersecurity and ICT Risk Intern X2

Reporting Line  :  Manager: Information Communication & Technology  

Overall Job Purpose    :   The Cybersecurity and ICT Risk interns will exposed to experiential training to Cybersecurity and ICT Risk programme.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to the Council’s policies and procedures.
• Engage relevant stakeholders to gain the necessary ICT work experience.
• Participate the cybersecurity testing and verifications of cyber governance, risk and compliance, cybersecurity/preventative management.
• Participate cybersecurity risks awareness program.
• Perform other tasks necessary for continuous improvement of the Council’s cybersecurity posture as and when required.
• Assist in keeping ICT asset register and configuration management database up to date

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS

• Analytical skills
• Presentation skills
• Communication skills (Oral and Written)
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Report writing skills

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Grade 12 with mathematics as one of the subjects.
• A minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Computer Science / Information and Communication Technology (ICT) with cybersecurity as one of the subjects.

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, click the apply button below.

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.

Closing Date: 19 July 2023

Cybersecurity and ICT Risk Specialist

Pretoria: Head Office

P07 (R 1 009 631, 12 CTC Per Annum) R / Year

Job Title   :  Cybersecurity and ICT Risk Specialist

Reporting Line  :   Manager: Information Communication & Technology  

Overall Job Purpose    :   The cybersecurity and ICT risk specialist will be responsible for the implementation of the cyber protection mechanisms, testing, identity and access management, configuration management, cybersecurity (CS) education programme, CS Incident management, vulnerability and compliance with the relevant act, regulations and standards. Cybersecurity and ICT risk specialist will also act as an interface to various stakeholders for subjects related to cybersecurity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform the cybersecurity testing and verifications of cyber governance, risk and compliance, cybersecurity/preventative management.
• Responsible for multi-faceted cybersecurity risk program (e.g. monitor cybersecurity threats and report on cybersecurity activities and compliance across all CGS sites and keeping management informed about the trends and proposal for controls) to ensure that CGS technologies and information assets are protected in line with CGS policy universe and appropriate.
• Proactively identify and make analysis of cybersecurity risks across the CGS sites and work with the CGS community including ICT, protection services and enterprise risk managers to oversee the implementation controls of appropriate controls measures to mitigate the cybersecurity risks.
• Drive cybersecurity risks awareness program.
• Perform other tasks necessary for continuous improvement of CGS cybersecurity posture as and when required.
• Prepare the cybersecurity reports as and when required.
• To build in- house cybersecurity centre of specialisation pipeline which entails training and mentoring the ICT interns.
• Assist in keeping ICT asset register and configuration management database up to date.
• Performing the operational establishment and preventive maintenance of backups, recovery procedures, and enforcing security and integrity controls.
• Accepting responsibility for the processes, procedures and operational management associated with cyber security and disaster recovery planning.
• Liaising with cybersecurity, service providers and other state entities for analysing, recommending, installing and maintaining cybersecurity posture; and monitoring service level obligations.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the CGS cybersecurity policy and procedures in compliance with government regulations and standards.
• Identify, develop and maintain cyber security register and work with CGS community to implement the controls to reduce the cybersecurity risks and incident resolutions.
• Participate in the CGS cybersecurity collaborations with other state entities.
• Troubleshooting and providing service support in diagnosing, resolving cybersecurity incidents.
• Preparation and maintenance of procedures, forms, recording of information and system logs.
• Continually survey the cyberspace to determine future cybersecurity needs and making recommendations for enhancements and implementation.

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS

• Analytical skills
• Presentation skills
• Communication skills (Oral and Written)
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Report writing skills

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Grade 12 with mathematics as one of the subjects.
• A minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Computer Science / Information and Communication Technology (ICT) with cybersecurity as one of the subjects.
• Post graduate qualification and other industry certification such as CCISO or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
• Minimum of at least 5 years of ICT security risks or Cybersecurity experience (i.e. planning, designing and execution), minimum of 3 years cybersecurity program execution is a must.
• Minimum of at least 2 years’ experience with firewalls and hold the relevant vendor certification (i.e. Cisco/ FortiGate Next Generation) – this is essential.
• Minimum of at least 2 years’ experience in Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM).
• A proven track record in successful execution of cybersecurity program and experience in development of cyber security policy and procedures universe.
• Experience in Information Technology Infrastructure Library and Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT)

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, click the apply button below.

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 and positive vetting results.

Closing Date: 19 July 2023

Junior Scientist – Hydrogeology X2

Pretoria, Head Office

R 633 494, 40 CTC Per Annum R / Year

Job Title: Junior Scientist – Hydrogeology X2

Reporting Line: Manager: Water and Environment

Overall Job Purpose: To contribute towards geoscience projects in areas of hydrogeology, environmental geochemistry and mine water management in the context of geoscience and mining. Participate in implementation projects under guidance of more senior scientific staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake moderate geoscience research which includes project management and project implementation under guidance of more senior scientific staff;
• Conduct moderate geoscience research and conducts geoscience data collection, quality control, analyses and interpretation under guidance;
• Compilation of geoscientific products under guidance of more senior scientific staff;
• Compile reports on research findings in line with specific disciplines under the guidance of more senior scientific staff
• Resolves simple to moderately complex problems in a variety of geoscientific fields in line with large parts of SOP/research methodologies under the guidance or supervision;
• Participates in geoscientific statutory and occasionally commercial projects and publishes research findings internally and/or externally;
• Auditing of existing geoscience data and gathering of new geoscience data;
• Data processing and interpretation toward establishing solutions towards mandated research objectives;
• Give inputs to the development of project proposals;
• Implement tasks under guidance or supervision;
• Manages work allocated to self
• Conducts formal presentations of work outputs or scientific results through technical presentations internally and externally at conferences;
• Gives limited scientific information and recommendation to the public and private sector organisations under and supervision of a senior staff;
• Co-publishes research finding in peer-reviewed journals or internal publications
• Gives inputs to the development of operating manuals for work procedures in line with scientific standards (i.e. ISO);
• Checks the work done by self, interns and experiential learners before it is submitted to senior scientist;
• Undertake the requisite individual learning and development in line with unit development plans;

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS

• Analytical skills
• Presentation skills
• Communication skills (Oral and Written)
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Report writing skills

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Grade 12; and
• BSc Honours Geology/Earth Sciences or MSc/M-tech Geology/ Earth Science
• Candidate Natural Scientist (Cand.Sci.Nat.) or eligibility for registration with SACNASP
• Drivers licence: Code 08

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, click the apply button below.

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.

Closing Date: 19 July 2023

Junior Scientist – Environmental Geoscientist

Pretoria, Head Office

Peromnes Grade : P09 (R 633 494, 40 CTC Per Annum) R / Year

Job Title: Junior Scientist – Environmental Geoscientist

Reporting Line: Manager: Water and Environment  

 Overall Job Purpose: To contribute towards geoscience projects in areas of environment, co-existence and sustainability in the field of geoscience and mining. Participate in project management and project implementation under guidance of more senior scientific staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Undertake moderate geoscience research which includes project management and project implementation under guidance of more senior scientific staff;
• Conduct moderate geoscience research and conducts geoscience data collection, quality control, analyses and interpretation under guidance;
• Compilation of geoscientific products under guidance of more senior scientific staff;
• Compile reports on research findings in line with specific disciplines under the guidance of more senior scientific staff
• Resolves simple to moderately complex problems in a variety of geoscientific fields in line with large parts of SOP/research methodologies under the guidance or supervision;
• Participates in geoscientific statutory and occasionally commercial projects and publishes research findings internally and/or externally;
• Auditing of existing geoscience data and gathering of new geoscience data;
• Data processing and interpretation toward establishing solutions towards mandated research objectives;
• Give inputs to the development of project proposals;
• Implement tasks under guidance or supervision;
• Manages work allocated to self
• Conducts formal presentations of work outputs or scientific results through technical presentations internally and externally at conferences;
• Gives limited scientific information and recommendation to the public and private sector organisations under and supervision of a senior staff;
• Co-publishes research finding in peer-reviewed journals or internal publications
• Gives inputs to the development of operating manuals for work procedures in line with scientific standards (i.e. ISO);
• Checks the work done by self, interns and experiential learners before it is submitted to senior scientist;
• Undertake the requisite individual learning and development in line with unit development plans;

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS

• Analytical skills
• Presentation skills
• Communication skills (Oral and Written)
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Report writing skills

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Grade 12; and
• BSc Honours Geology/Earth Sciences or MSc/M-tech Geology/ Earth Science
• Candidate Natural Scientist (Cand.Sci.Nat.) or eligibility for registration with SACNASP
• Drivers licence: Code 08

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, click the apply button below.

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.

Closing Date: 19 July 2023

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