VACANCY: CHIEF GEOLOGIST (ENVIRONMENTAL) D1 X 1 POST
Vacancy Circular No 4 of 2014.
VACANCY CODE: JB03BM
VACANCY CODE: JB03BM
Applications are invited from suitable qualified persons for the above position at the Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources, Department of Geological Survey tenable in Lobatse
Salary Scale: D1
Leave: 30 Working days per annum
Benefits:
Leave: 30 Working days per annum
Benefits:
• Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government contributes 50% and Employee 50%).
• Compulsory Pension Scheme for Permanent and Pensionable Appointments (Government contributes 15% and employee contributes 5%).
Qualifications:
• BSc. Degree in Geology or Geotechnical Engineering or Geological Engineering from recognized University. Post graduate training in Environmental. MSc Engineering Geology or Geotechnical Sciences will be an added advantage.
Experience: Minimum 12 years relevant experience after acquiring basic qualification
Job summary:
• To undertake engineering geological/geotechnical and environmental geology mapping of areas in Botswana (designated development regions, towns and villages) and produce maps and publications of international standards describing the geotechnical aspects of soils, intact rocks and rock masses, and environmental geology processes that may constrain the development of human settlement such as floods, groundwater problems and pollution, and land stability.
Duties:
• Engages in the assessment of Geotechnical and Environmental Geological constraints that may hinder development of human settlements or any other developments projects. Investigate and determine the impacts of proposed human settlement or other developmental projects on the geological environment and suggest appropriate mitigation measures for design and planning decision support.
• Makes geotechnical tender documents and research project proposals outlining objectives, timing, manpower, financial and human resources requirements.
• Conducts regional and site specific field geotechnical investigations generating data, analyzing and interpreting results and disseminating recommendations on the land development suitability constraints as thematic maps and technical reports
• Provides technical input into stakeholder projects and reference group committees.
• Responds to public requests with regards to environmental geological matters
• Trains and guides junior staff on environmental (geotechnical) geology concepts.
• Advices the public and Director on issues related to environmental/ engineering/geotechnical geology.
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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