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1 1 INTERNSHIP ADVERT 2018 CGS INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME The Council for Geoscience (CGS) is looking to recruit 26 interns to join the organisation for a period of twenty four (24) months. The interns will be placed at different business unit. Review the job profiles Eligibility South African Citizen Documents that should be sent Comprehensive CV Copy of your ID Grade 12 Certificate; Full tertiary academic record NB (Do not send an application letter ) Send your application to: Closing date 24 APRIL 2018 PLEASE NOTE The CGS will not be liable for the candidate s relocation, transport and accommodation costs. JOB PROFILES 2 INTERNSHIP ADVERT 2018 1. Geophysics Job Title Intern Business Unit Geophysics and Remote Sensing Unit Location Pretoria Number of candidates 2 Nature of vacancy Fixed two-year internship Purpose of Position To gain experience in geophysical data collection, processing and interpretation in a variety of applications Negotiated Salary As per CGS determination (24 months) Qualifications BSc Hons (Geophysics), (Geology/Geophysics), Valid driver s license (advantage) Experience None Generic Key Activities Collect data in the field Process and interpret geophysical data Work under guidance and supervision.

2 Gives formal scientific or technical presentations of papers or reports, internally to other staff members and externally with guidance at conferences or symposia. Participates in statutory and occasionally commercial projects and publishes research findings internally and or externally. Ensures that work is conducted within the required ISO standards. Key Attributes Ability to conduct geophysical investigations and research under supervision. Ability to present geophysical investigations in a written report. Ability to present scientific papers to members of staff or externally. Ability to relate to members of a team and work within a team setting. Ability to work under pressure Ability to undertake more than one task simultaneously Ability to work as a team member Understand the processes/tasks involved Understand and adhere to project management principles Show initiative 2.

3 Mapping 3 INTERNSHIP ADVERT 2018 Job Title Intern Business Unit Mapping Competency Location Upington Number of candidates 3 Nature of vacancy Fixed two-year contract Purpose of Position The job involves geo-scientific investigations in a wide variety of fields: carry mapping, innovative geological research and develop business Participate in local and international geological projects. This includes logistical planning, field mapping and sampling with the principal aims of producing natural resource projects (minerals, energy, and hydrogeology). Negotiated Salary As per CGS determination (24 months) Qualifications BSc Hons (Geology), Valid driver s license (advantage) Experience None Generic Key Activities Conducts investigations or research that may involve mapping, gathering of data, compilation of maps and reports, laboratory analysis work in the Eastern Cape or KwaZulu-Natal or Limpopo Conducts moderately simple geo-scientific investigations or research under guidance and supervision.

4 Participates in statutory and occasionally commercial projects and publishes research findings internally and or externally. Gives formal scientific or technical presentations of papers or reports, internally and externally with guidance at conferences or symposia. Gives scientific advice to the public and private sector within established guidelines. Ensures that work is conducted within the required ISO standards. Key Attributes Ability to conduct geo-scientific investigations and research with minimal supervision. Ability to present geo-scientific investigations in a written report. Ability to present scientific papers to members of staff or externally. Ability to relate to members of a team and work within a team setting. Must be a field geologist dedicated to Northern Cape research. Must adapt to difficult terrain and situation Must have a knowledge of the Eastern Cape or KwaZulu-Natal or Limpopo (people, country side, habits, language) 4 INTERNSHIP ADVERT 2018 3.

5 Engineering Geology Job Title Intern Business Unit Engineering Competency Location Pretoria Number of candidates 2 Nature of vacancy Fixed two-year internship Purpose of Position To undertake engineering geological investigations in the field of infrastructure development. To participate in research specifically in the application of engineering geological techniques in such infrastructure projects and development on land underlain by dolomite Negotiated Salary As per CGS determination Qualifications BSc Hons (Engineering geology ) Valid driver s license (desirable but not essential). Eligible for SACNASP registration as trainee scientist Experience None Generic Key Activities Conduct site specific engineering geological investigations. Perform data searches for queries received from outside or internal clients.

6 Conduct occasional research into specific engineering geological problems. Compile reports on investigations and research findings, and present these to the clients. Presentation of investigation findings, in written and other forms. Liaison with consultants and clients when required on engineering geological matters on an ad hoc basis. Gives scientific advice to the public and private sector organizations within established guidelines and supervision. Key Attributes Impeccable professional conduct. The ability to work towards deadlines. Good communication skills, both towards technical, seniors and clients. Good report writing skills, both scientific and administrative. Able to operate independently, when required. Be a good team player and to share experience, knowledge and work load. Passionate about engineering geology.

7 Keen on publication. Ability to conduct geo-scientific investigations and research with minimal; supervision Ability to present geo-scientific investigations in a written report. Ability to present scientific papers to members of staff or externally. Ability to relate to members of a team and work within a team setting. 4. Laboratory Services (Coal) 1 Job Title Intern Business Unit Laboratory Services Coal laboratory Location Pretoria 5 INTERNSHIP ADVERT 2018 Number of candidates 2 Nature of vacancy Internship for 24 months Purpose of Position To gain experience in Negotiated Salary As per MQA contract Qualifications BSc Hons Geochemistry/ Chemistry/Geology Valid driver s license Advantage Experience None Generic Key Activities Conducts various analyses in the coal lab. Adhere and maintenance of SANAS ISO 17025 coal methods.

8 Maintenance of SANAS ISO 17025. Assist in execution of coal lab research projects. Maintenance of proficiency testing. Report writing. Key Attributes Ability to operate laboratory instruments. Ability to present coal related research investigations in a written report. Ability to present scientific papers to members of staff or externally. Ability to relate to members of a team and work within a team setting. Ability to work under pressure Ability to undertake more than one task simultaneously Ability to work as a team member Understand the processes/tasks involved Understand and adhere to project management principles Laboratory Services (Environmental) 2 Job Title Environmental Intern Business Unit Laboratory 6 INTERNSHIP ADVERT 2018 Location Pretoria Number of candidates 1 Nature of vacancy Fixed two-year internship Purpose of Position To gain experience in Environmental Management Negotiated Salary As per CGS determination (24 months) Qualifications BSc Hons Geochemistry Experience None Generic Key Activities Oversee the Technical Officers operational throughput.

9 Improve analysis turnaround times (on Majors and Trace Elements analysis) Ensure that all analysis targets are reached (on Majors and Trace Elements analysis). Reduce instrument and equipment downtime in the XRF section. Follow laboratory standard operating procedures and work instructions. Produce accurate and validated analysis data. Document all corrective and preventative measures to all audit observations and findings. Initiate, execute, maintain and monitor quality control on all procedures employed in the XRF Section. Initiate, monitor and report method validation on laboratory test methods and align them to international best practices. Investigate, document and close all non-conformances that are raised in the XRF section. Report the status of the XRF Section quality control management to the Section Head on a monthly and quarterly basis.

10 Maintain participation in proficiency testing programmes for the section s test methods Report the proficiency testing outcome to the Section Head and laboratory services staff on a monthly and or quarterly basis Key Attributes Well organized and safety conscious. Ability to work independently. Good communication and organizational skill. Ability to maintain high standards of scientific accuracy. Laboratory services (Petrophysics) 3 Job Title Laboratory intern Business Unit Laboratory 7 INTERNSHIP ADVERT 2018 Location Pretoria Number of candidates 1 Nature of vacancy Fixed two-year internship Purpose of Position To gain experience in Petrophysics Negotiated Salary As per CGS determination (24 months) Qualifications BSc Hons in Geophysics (minimum); MTech Experience None Generic Key Activities Conduct petrophysical studies, including density, sonic wave, resistivity, induced polarization, dielectric, rock magnetic and palaeomagnetic studies in a laboratory environment Updating and expansion of petrophysical database Conduct fieldwork to collect samples Report writing Liaise with the public, clients and staff from other units Present research results at conferences Research and development under limited guidance of senior staff Take responsibility for the creation of operating manuals for work procedures for ISO certification.