New Jobs at Council for Geoscience (CGS)

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.
• Ad hoc tasks deemed necessary to support the drilling operations.

 Knowledge and Experience

• Relevant working experience in drilling will be an added advantage.
• 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.
• Proven experience of operating a truck mounted crane. Operator ticket or valid certificate to be supplied.
• Knowledge and experience of minor mechanical repairs such as replacement of air and fuel filters, etc.

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to work in remote areas.
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• 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.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of Grade 10 qualification
• Valid code driver’s license Code 10 (C1).
• Valid code 14 license (EC) with PDP and experience of driving four axle, 8 x 4 heavy duty trucks will be an added advantage.
• Valid training certificates of drilling methods for reverse circulation and percussion will be an advantage.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operations Management/Business Process

• Participate in the development and execution of the business unit’s operational/performance plan as guided by the CGS’s business strategy and annual performance plan.
• Management of competitive scientific research and innovation with particular focus on GIS and Scientific Databases.
• Manage the Knowledge Management team, perform advanced geospatial analysis and participate in evolution of geospatial systems support to the program.
• Managing and aiding Knowledge Management staff in exercising their responsibilities and building a highly effective support team.
• Manage the implementation of the Geoscience Technical Programmer (GTP) for the unit.
• The incumbent will work with program staff and leadership to design initiatives that expand the GTP.
• Prepare business unit reports in line with CGS reporting protocols.
• Provide strategic direction to the unit and its staff
• Manage work requests
• Supervise, monitor and evaluate the activities of the Knowledge Management staff
• Coordinate data management activities related to other facets of the organization’s work
• Provide technical and project management support to all CGS scientific staff (Geoscientific Services and Integrated Geoscience Development)
• Perform GIS spatial and remote sensing analyses as required
• Create map layouts, map templates, map icons, generate maps, generate reports, and ensure that the maps and reports are stored in the GIS database correctly
• Perform GIS data quality control of all data in the GIS database.
• Review all submitted data for completeness and accuracy, identifying and correcting errors or omissions in the data and ensuring that data is stored correctly in the GIS database, including a correct projection and metadata
• Ensure that all CGS libraries (Virtual Core Library, National Borehole Library, National Geoscientific Library), and the National Geoscientific Museum maintain technological relevance in the scientific field and supports and showcases the work of the CGS.
• Ensure the appropriate and optimal management of physical data at all CGS libraries and the Museum.
• Provide training to the team staff members on technological advances, new software or new procedures.

 Programme/Project Management 

• Oversee the development of project plans and manage accordingly to deliver all defined work components-these plans should indicate resourcing, time frame (scheduling of project activities), budgets, and milestones, as well as tracking project deliverables, quality management, health and safety management, and reporting requirements-typically agreed with recipients of the outputs, i.e. stakeholders and clients.

 Stakeholder Relations

• Provide advice to industry, government and the public on the management of GIS and scientific databases.
• Facilitate and maintain appropriate relations with stakeholders, in line with CGS strategic stakeholder relations strategy.
• Ensure the provision of effective and efficient services and solutions within CGS to enable stakeholders to achieve their strategic objectives.
• Continuously promote and advertise the CGS National Libraries and Museum and ensure all stakeholders are aware of the CGS’s data and knowledge offering.
• Interact with service providers to ensure SLAs have been met and contracts are managed appropriately.
• Promptly share and exchange knowledge/information

Quality Assurance

• Ensure implementation of the ISO 9001 accreditation process within the business unit.
• Ensure quality control of products and services and compliance with ISO 9001, where appropriate.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on Economic GIS and Scientific Databases performance indicators.
• Conduct on-going research and development of cutting-edge GIS Scientific Databases.

Financial Management

• Execute prudent and proper management of budget in line with CGS policies and PFMA.
• Exercise proper implementation of financial management protocols within the business unit in line with CGS policies.
• Together with the Executive Manager, take accountability for the overall business unit’s budget and ensure is spent appropriately.

People Management

• Execute prudent and proper human resource management within the business unit.
• Champion the skills development and transfer with the business unit.
• Implementation of the CGS performance management policy with the business unit.
• Mentors and coaches’ staff within the business unit where required
• Promotes a culture of practices that reflect the CGS values and encourages good performance.
• Determine human resources requirements taking into consideration operational needs, skills and scarcity and retention capability.
• Supports a transformation programme of the CGS aligned with the objectives of the Employment Equity (EE) Act.

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to organise, prioritise, delegate, influence and lead project teams; make decisions; recognize and manage risks, and work as a team member
• Ability to behave as a trusted client advisor to contribute to client’s success, acting fairly, ethically, and in a manner that is socially responsible and complies with the ethos of the CGS.
• Ability to interact and negotiate at various levels
• Ability to set clear goals, monitor those goals and ensure that the goals are attained.
• Positive outlook, willing to engender a positive organisational culture, as well as lead and motivate subordinates
• Ability to think innovatively and strategically.
• Excellent scientific skills.
• Ability to resolve conflict and think decisively to ensure operational efficiency.
• Ability to assess and monitor overall efficiency and effectiveness of projects.
• Ability to engender diversity and transformation.
• Ability to engender continued learning and growth for self-development and staff development.
• Good business and financial management acumen.
• Demonstrable and proven success in developing new business in GIS and Scientific Database in response to requests for proposal by national or international stakeholder will be highly advantageous.
• Demonstrable ability to manage a diverse portfolio of projects will be advantageous.
• Demonstrable ability to implement data management strategies
• Candidates must have a successful and verifiable track record of and be fully conversant with, modern data management and interpretation technologies
• Member of an appropriate professional institution
• Knowledge of regulations and/or laws applicable to the field of expertise.
• Knowledge of Geoscience Act No 1993 (as amended in 2010), ISO 9001 and PFMA.
• Knowledge of the Operational Health and Safety Act.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BSc (Honours) in GIS or other related field, with combined 10 years managerial and GIS and Scientific Databases experience or
• MSc in GIS or other related field, with combined 6 years managerial, GIS, and Scientific Databases experience or
• PhD in GIS or other related field, with combined 5 years managerial, GIS, and Scientific Databases experience
• Must possess a valid drivers’ licence.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Talent Acquisition 

• Develop processes and tools for effective staffing needs assessment.
• Ensure that Recruitment, Selection and Placement policy and procedures are always adhered to.
• Ensure line managers and staff are advised on recruitment process and procedures.
• Create and maintain the job profile repository for recruitment and selection purposes.
• Co-ordinate recruitment transactional processes.
• Responsible for arranging the screening of potential candidates.
• Ensure efficient placement of all vacancies in timeous and speedy manner.
• Responsible for the overall effectiveness of sourcing, shortlisting, interviewing and placement of candidates in approved vacant positions within the CGS.

 Talent on-boarding and engagement

• Coordinate on-boarding and induction for new staff, as well as providing HR specific orientation as needed.
• Participates in promoting and measuring employee satisfaction and climate and facilitate action planning to improve employee engagement and overall workplace culture.
• Coordinate staff wellness programmes and implement interventions.

Performance Management

• Ensure timely submission of performance contracts and appraisals.
• Coordinate sessions for performance moderation.
• Develop and present a detailed report on performance management.

 Workforce Planning 

• Provide necessary statistics to allow workforce planning.
• Provide requisite training statistics to allow for training plan.
• Provide support to the Learning and Development Committee.
• Assist Line Managers with determining resource requirements within their respective business units.

 Learning and Development 

• Assist in identifying learning and development initiatives to address any learning or development challenges in line with business needs.
• Support the implementation of CGS’s Employment Equity Plan.

Talent Termination

• Coordinate and assist in scheduling and conducting staff exit interviews.
• Create and maintain a database of termination reasons.

 Project Management

• Participate in initiatives, projects, and activities in which the HR team are engaged in/with.
• Assist in the execution of all project plan related to identify HR interventions.

Quality Management

• Manage data and keep up to date records relating to:
• Recruitment statistics
• Staff movements (promotions, lateral transfers, and secondments, etc.)
• Exit interviews
• Develop and maintain a candidate information database.
• HR data analytics.

 People Management

• Compile and submit own Personal Development Plan.
• Participate in continuous professional development initiatives/interventions to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
• Support and participate in the training and development requirements of employees.

 Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years related experience in the same or similar position.
• Must have a good understanding of HR processes, systems, and tools.
• Understanding of the HR policies and procedures.
• Proven experience in developing, implementing, and reviewing of recruitment and selection policies and procedures.
• Good working knowledge of BCEA, LRA, EEA, SDA.
• HR Information Systems
• Computer literacy

 BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Consulting skills
• Analytical skills
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Communication skills (Oral and Written)
• Negotiation skills
• Customer orientation
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Report writing skills

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Management of Training for CGS

• Develop and implement tools in respect of training needs analysis for the CGS.
• Develop and implement training plan for the CGS in line with business needs.
• Assess training needs and implement specific training programmes through accredited training providers.
• Develop and implement tools/templates in respect of training needs analysis for the CGS.

 Management of Bursary Programme

• Report on progress of the programme and make inputs to Human Resources (HR) Management report for Board reporting.
• Develop and implement measures to ensure proper administration of the CGS bursary programme for staff and external bursars.
• Plan and coordinate the selection process of staff bursars and external bursars through the Learning and Development Committee.
• Compile motivations of staff bursars and external bursars for approval.
• Liaise and ensure payment processing with universities for staff bursaries and external bursars (students).

 Skills Development Compliance

• Develop annual Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) for the CGS according to prescribed timelines and legislation.
• Submit WSP/Annual Training Plan to the Mining Qualification Authority (MQA) according to prescribed timelines and legislation.
• Liaise with MQA on all matters pertaining to Skills Development.

 Mentoring and Coaching

• Develop and implement measures for mentoring staff and bursary holders with line managers.

 Policy Development

• Participate in the development and reviewing of policies and procedures within the line of function.
• Assist Manager: HR to drive awareness campaigns of policies within the CGS.

 Project Management 

• Participate in initiatives, projects and activities in which the HR team are engaged in/with.
• Assist in the execution of all project plan related to identify HR interventions.

Quality Management 

• Manage data and keep up to date records relating to Learning and Development.
• HR data analytics.

 People Management

• Compile and submit own Personal Development Plan.
• Participate in continuous professional development initiatives/interventions to keep abreast with new technologies and procedures.
• Support and participate in the training and development requirements of employees.

 Knowledge and Experience 

• Minimum 3-5 years related experience in the same or similar position.
• Must have a good understanding of HR processes, systems and tools.
• Understanding of the HR policies and procedures.
• Proven experience in developing, implementing and reviewing of learning and development policies and procedures.
• Good working knowledge of BCEA, LRA, EEA, SDA.
• HR Information Systems
• Computer literacy

 BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES: 

• Consulting skills
• Analytical skills
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Communication skills (Oral and Written)
• Negotiation skills
• Customer orientation
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Report writing skills.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent