[MINISTRY OF MINERALS, ENERGY AND WATER RESOURCES VACANCIES]
1. 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.
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2. VACANCY: PRINCIPAL GEOPHYSICIST I (1 Post)
• 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.
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2. VACANCY: PRINCIPAL GEOPHYSICIST I (1 Post)
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO: 2 OF 2014
Vacancy code: JB04AA
Vacancy code: JB04AA
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: D2 (D2 P218, 592. – P241, 344 per annum)
LEAVE: 30 Working days per annum
Benefits:
• Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government contributes 50% and Employees 50%)\
• Compulsory Pension Scheme for Permanent and Pensionable Appointments (Government contributes 15% and employees pays 5%)
• Scare Skills Allowance of 30% of basic salary.
• Compulsory Pension Scheme for Permanent and Pensionable Appointments (Government contributes 15% and employees pays 5%)
• Scare Skills Allowance of 30% of basic salary.
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Geophysics /Geoscience or related field from a recognized and accredited institution.
MSc in Geophysics or MSc in Geoscience will be added advantage.
Experience: At least 10 years’ experience in the geological/geophysical exploration projects or related field as an earthquake seismologist/ Geophysicist Management and at least two years at D3 scale.
MSc in Geophysics or MSc in Geoscience will be added advantage.
Experience: At least 10 years’ experience in the geological/geophysical exploration projects or related field as an earthquake seismologist/ Geophysicist Management and at least two years at D3 scale.
Job Summary:
• Monitors seismic activity using data from Botswana Seismological Network (BNS) stations as well as regional and global networks.
• Maintains BSN network of stations. The incumbent will also be occasionally required to execute seismological surveys for geotechnical purposes.
• Monitors processing of geophysical data.
• Prepares project proposal for geophysical projects.
• Coordinates execution of geophysical exploration projects.
• Maintains BSN network of stations. The incumbent will also be occasionally required to execute seismological surveys for geotechnical purposes.
• Monitors processing of geophysical data.
• Prepares project proposal for geophysical projects.
• Coordinates execution of geophysical exploration projects.
Duties:
• Analyses and interprets digital seismographs (including infrasound traces) recorded from earthquakes and other seismic disturbances.
• Makes determinations regarding location, times or arriving phrases, and locations and magnitudes of events install, calibrate, operate and maintain seismic instrumentation.
• Analyses earthquake source mechanisms monitors, compiles, retrieves and archives seismic data.
• Designs, plans and execute seismological surveys for geotechnical and environmental purposes.
• Ensures data quality and completeness through established procedures
• Maintains a database that describes installed seismic instrumentation, station locations and various data recording parameters.
• Creates reports to document procedures, methodologies, software and other aspects of the monitoring system.
• Prepares budget for the division.
• Makes determinations regarding location, times or arriving phrases, and locations and magnitudes of events install, calibrate, operate and maintain seismic instrumentation.
• Analyses earthquake source mechanisms monitors, compiles, retrieves and archives seismic data.
• Designs, plans and execute seismological surveys for geotechnical and environmental purposes.
• Ensures data quality and completeness through established procedures
• Maintains a database that describes installed seismic instrumentation, station locations and various data recording parameters.
• Creates reports to document procedures, methodologies, software and other aspects of the monitoring system.
• Prepares budget for the division.
Key Competencies:
• Innovations.
• Problem solving
• Timely decision making.
• Drive for results.
• Planning.
• Building effective team.
• Problem solving
• Timely decision making.
• Drive for results.
• Planning.
• Building effective team.
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3. VACANCY: CHIEF GEOPHYSICIST (1 Post)
3. VACANCY: CHIEF GEOPHYSICIST (1 Post)
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO: 3 OF 2014
Vacancy code: JB04BQ
Vacancy code: JB04BQ
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 (P251, 376. – P277, 524 per annum)
LEAVE: 30 Working days per annum
LEAVE: 30 Working days per annum
Benefits:
• Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government contributes 50% and Employees 50%)\
• Compulsory Pension Scheme for Permanent and Pensionable Appointments (Government contributes 15% and employees pays 5%)
• Scare Skills Allowance of 30% of basic salary.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in Geophysics or degree in Geoscience/ MSc in Geophysics or MSc in Geoscience or related field from a recognized and accredited institution.
Experience: At least 12 years’ experience in the geological/geophysical exploration projects or related field of as an earthquake seismologist and Geophysicist Management two years at D2 scale.
• Compulsory Pension Scheme for Permanent and Pensionable Appointments (Government contributes 15% and employees pays 5%)
• Scare Skills Allowance of 30% of basic salary.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in Geophysics or degree in Geoscience/ MSc in Geophysics or MSc in Geoscience or related field from a recognized and accredited institution.
Experience: At least 12 years’ experience in the geological/geophysical exploration projects or related field of as an earthquake seismologist and Geophysicist Management two years at D2 scale.
Job Summary:
• Monitors seismic activity using data from Botswana Seismological Network (BNS) stations as well as regional and global networks.
• Maintains BSN network of stations. The incumbent will also be occasionally required to execute seismological surveys for geotechnical purposes.
• Prepares project proposal for geophysical projects.
• Coordinates execution of geophysical exploration projects.
• Manages and coordinates geophysical projects.
• Maintains BSN network of stations. The incumbent will also be occasionally required to execute seismological surveys for geotechnical purposes.
• Prepares project proposal for geophysical projects.
• Coordinates execution of geophysical exploration projects.
• Manages and coordinates geophysical projects.
Duties:
1 Information Dissemination
• Advices customers on geophysical matters and projects.
• Addresses customer enquiries and queries related to geophysical exploration activities.
• Disseminates geophysical information to customers.
• Addresses customer enquiries and queries related to geophysical exploration activities.
• Disseminates geophysical information to customers.
2 Administration and Management
• Coordinates geophysical data processing, analyzing and interpretation.
• Edits and finalizes projects reports for division
• Monitors the maintenance and updating of geophysical database and information.
• Monitors the development of conceptual models.
• Edits and finalizes projects reports for division
• Monitors the maintenance and updating of geophysical database and information.
• Monitors the development of conceptual models.
3. Research
• Conducts geophysical research on the application and interpretation of geophysics
• Identifies research areas.
• Identifies research areas.
4. Projects Delivery
• Coordinates the execution of geophysical projects.
• Reviews and consolidates project proposals from internal and external customers
• Reviews and consolidates project proposals from internal and external customers
5 Performance Management
• Develops staff capabilities through delegation of work and responsibilities.
• Conducts staff performance reviews with junior staff.
6 Financial Management.
• Prepares budget estimates for consolidation into the departments division.
• Monitors expenditure.
• Conducts staff performance reviews with junior staff.
6 Financial Management.
• Prepares budget estimates for consolidation into the departments division.
• Monitors expenditure.
7. Staff Development
• Develops staff capabilities through delegation of work and responsibilities.
• Identifies skills gaps and recommends appropriate training.
• Identifies skills gaps and recommends appropriate training.
Key Competencies:
• Innovations.
• Problem solving
• Timely decision making.
• Drive for results.
• Planning.
• Building effective team.
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4. VACANCY: CHIEF GEOLOGIST (ENVIRONMENTAL) D1 X 1 POST
• Problem solving
• Timely decision making.
• Drive for results.
• Planning.
• Building effective team.
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4. 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.
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5. VACANCY: PRINCIPAL ECONOMIC GEOLOGIST I (1 Post)
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5. VACANCY: PRINCIPAL ECONOMIC GEOLOGIST I (1 Post)
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO: 5 OF 2014
Vacancy code: JB02AA
Salary Scale: D2 (D2 P218, 592. – P241, 344 per annum)
Vacancy code: JB02AA
Salary Scale: D2 (D2 P218, 592. – P241, 344 per annum)
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.
LEAVE: 30 Working days per annum
Benefits:
• Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government contributes 50% and Employees 50%)\
• Compulsory Pension Scheme for Permanent and Pensionable Appointments (Government contributes 15% and employees pays 5%)
• Scare Skills Allowance of 30% of basic salary.
• Compulsory Pension Scheme for Permanent and Pensionable Appointments (Government contributes 15% and employees pays 5%)
• Scare Skills Allowance of 30% of basic salary.
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Economic Geologist /Geoscience or related field from a recognized and accredited institution.
MSc in Geophysics or MSc in Geoscience will be added advantage.
Experience: At least 10 years’ experience in the geological/geophysical exploration projects or related field of as an economic geologist and Geophysicist Management two years at D3 scale. Job Summary:
Experience: At least 10 years’ experience in the geological/geophysical exploration projects or related field of as an economic geologist and Geophysicist Management two years at D3 scale. Job Summary:
• Responsible for the national primary field geological mapping and delineation of potential Earth Resources.
Job Summary:
• Responsible for the national primary field geological mapping and delineation of potential Earth Resources.
Job Summary:
• Responsible for the national primary field geological mapping and delineation of potential Earth Resources.
Key Competencies:
• Extensive knowledge in 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.
• 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:
1. Conducts research on geo mapping techniques.
2. Advices customers on general geologic matters and mineral potentiality.
3. Attends to enquiries and queries from customers
4. Disseminates geological information to customers.
5. Monitors execution of the surveying, data analysis and preliminary exploration carried out.
6. Monitors data collecting, updating and processing for geological exploration activities.
7. Monitors the maintenance and upgrading of geological database.
8. Conducts research on geological matters and produces reports.
9. Researches on best methods and practices to keep abreast with the latest developments.
10. Updates the geological database and availability of Geological data.
11. Conducts staff performance reviews with junior staff.
12. Provides on job training for supervisees.
13. Inducts newly recruited officers.
14. Attends workshops and seminars relevant to the job and undertakes any other related duties as may be assigned by Management.
2. Advices customers on general geologic matters and mineral potentiality.
3. Attends to enquiries and queries from customers
4. Disseminates geological information to customers.
5. Monitors execution of the surveying, data analysis and preliminary exploration carried out.
6. Monitors data collecting, updating and processing for geological exploration activities.
7. Monitors the maintenance and upgrading of geological database.
8. Conducts research on geological matters and produces reports.
9. Researches on best methods and practices to keep abreast with the latest developments.
10. Updates the geological database and availability of Geological data.
11. Conducts staff performance reviews with junior staff.
12. Provides on job training for supervisees.
13. Inducts newly recruited officers.
14. Attends workshops and seminars relevant to the job and undertakes any other related duties as may be assigned by Management.
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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