Assistant Technical Officer (Percussion/Reverse Circulation Driller)

Salary: R330 683,85 CTC R / Year

Job Title : Assistant Technical Officer (Percussion/Reverse Circulation Driller)
Reporting Line : Manager: Technical Services
Overall Job Purpose : To support the percussion/reverse circulation driller in drilling for geotechnical assessment, groundwater studies and other geoscientific research boreholes using multifunctional reverse circulation and percussion drill rig, with related drilling equipment and technologies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the percussion and reverse circulation driller with the drilling operations and developing boreholes while executing geoscientific projects.
Assist with the day-to-day administration and record keeping.
Proper handling and storage of samples as per drilling procedures.
Daily checks and maintenance of drilling equipment.
Loading and offloading of drilling equipment’s at the head office and drilling sites.
Setting up and dismantling of field camps at drill sites.
Driving the vehicle necessary to move the drill rig and equipment to and from drill sites.
Adhoc tasks deemed necessary to support the drilling operations.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of grade 10 with at least one (01) year percussion/reverse circulation drilling experience.
Valid code 10 drivers’ licence (C1).
Valid code 14 drivers’ license, (EC) with Public Driving Permit (PDP) and experience of driving four axle, 8 x 4 heavy-duty trucks will be an added advantage.
Valid training certificates of drilling methods of reverse circulation and percussion will be an advantage.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Knowledge and experience in drilling for geotechnical assessment, mainly in dolomitic terrain using reverse circulation or percussion drilling.
Knowledge and experience in drilling for groundwater investigation and assessment using percussion and reverse circulation.
Knowledge and experience in drilling reverse circulation boreholes for mineral exploration.
Knowledge and experience in preparation of the equipment needed for each type of drilling methods required.
Knowledge and experience of ensuring health and safety measures on and off drilling site
Knowledge and experience of standard operating procedures related to drilling methods and operations.
Experience of recording data or information during drilling such as drilled sample meters, water strikes, cavities, etc.
Knowledge and experience with stick or mig welding, and gas cutting and brazing.
Knowledge and experience of minor mechanical repairs such as replacement of air and fuel filters, etc.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

Ability to work in remote areas.
Communication skills (Oral and Written)
Negotiation skills
Customer orientation
Teamwork and collaboration
Must be physically fit e.g., ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery.
Adherence to operation procedures as advised by the CGS and the client.
Flexibility towards changes in priorities as determined by the supervisor/ project manager.
Must have good self-discipline.

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. The processing of your personal information by the Council for Geoscience will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.

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Closing Date: 31 August 2023

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