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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