VACANCY: CHIEF GEOLOGIST D1 (1X POST)
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO: 1 of 2014
Vacancy Code: B05BK05212
14TH JULY, 2014
Vacancy Code: B05BK05212
14TH JULY, 2014
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the above post in the Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources, tenable at the Department of Geological Survey in Lobatse.
Salary Scale: D1: P251, 376 – P277, 524.
Leave: 30 working days per annum
Leave: 30 working days per annum
Benefits:
• Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government contributes 50% and Employee contributes 50%).
• Contributory Pension Fund (Government pays 15% and Employee Pays 5%)
• Contributory Pension Fund (Government pays 15% and Employee Pays 5%)
Qualifications:
• BSc Degree in Geology, MSc. Geoscience.
Experience:
• A minimum of 12 years post graduate practical experience in regional geological mapping and at least two years in D2 salary scale.
Job Summary:
• Responsible for the national primary field geological mapping and delineation of potential Earth Resources.
Key Competencies:
• Extensive knowledge in Regional Geology of Southern Africa.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Proficiency in Research skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• High standards of oral and written communication, including scientific presentations.
• Coaching, guidance and counseling skills.
Experience:
• A minimum of 12 years post graduate practical experience in regional geological mapping and at least two years in D2 salary scale.
Job Summary:
• Responsible for the national primary field geological mapping and delineation of potential Earth Resources.
Key Competencies:
• Extensive knowledge in Regional Geology of Southern Africa.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Proficiency in Research skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• High standards of oral and written communication, including scientific presentations.
• Coaching, guidance and counseling skills.
Duties:
• Manages the Regional Geology division of the department.
• Formulates and proposes projects to examine, evaluate and disseminate pertinent geological information.
• Prepares plans for the department’s regional geological mapping programmes.
• Supervises field mapping projects.
• Trains newly recruited geologists on various techniques of mapping and report writing.
• Edits geological maps and manuscripts for publications.
• Provides regional geology advice to various stakeholders.
• Formulates and proposes projects to examine, evaluate and disseminate pertinent geological information.
• Prepares plans for the department’s regional geological mapping programmes.
• Supervises field mapping projects.
• Trains newly recruited geologists on various techniques of mapping and report writing.
• Edits geological maps and manuscripts for publications.
• Provides regional geology advice to various stakeholders.
Applications:
All applications should quote the vacancy circular number of this advert and provide the following details:
• Full Name, address, date and place of birth.
• Certified copies of academic certificates and 2 work related references
• In case of serving public officers,
o Date of first appointment
o Present post and date of appointment thereto.
• Brief summary of career with duties (curriculum vitae).
• Certified copies of academic certificates and 2 work related references
• In case of serving public officers,
o Date of first appointment
o Present post and date of appointment thereto.
• Brief summary of career with duties (curriculum vitae).
Applications should be addressed to:
Director,
Department of Geological Survey
Private Bag 14
Lobatse
Department of Geological Survey
Private Bag 14
Lobatse
IMPORTANT
All applications from serving Public Officers should be routed through their Heads of Departments and Permanent Secretaries. Applications not so routed will not be considered.
All applications from serving Public Officers should be routed through their Heads of Departments and Permanent Secretaries. Applications not so routed will not be considered.
CLOSING DATE: 12TH AUGUST, 2014.
For further information please contact: Malepa/Mokobane
Telephone No: 5330327/5336707/5336705
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