Junior Scientist

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Research and Development

• Conducts targeted geoscience research under guidance which includes data collection, basic analyses and interpretation
• Resolves focused problems in a variety of geoscientific fields in line in part with SOP/research methodology under guidance or supervision.

Project Implementation/ Project Management

• Participates in statutory and/or commercial projects under supervision
• Write scientific reports under guidance.
• Geoscience data collection and capturing, map compilation and geoscience data collation under the instruction and guidance.
• Maintaining field equipment.

Stakeholder Relations and Reporting

• Gives formal scientific or technical presentations of papers or reports, internally to other staff members and externally with guidance at conferences or symposia typically once a year.
• Publishes research findings internally and externally based on the nature of the project cycle.

Quality Assurance

• Ensures that work is conducted within the required ISO standards.

Learning and Development

• Undertake specific and requisite self-improvement learning/conferences and development through workshops/training courses.
• Undertakes varied geoscientific tasks as required and stipulated within the Council for Geoscience mandate.

KEY PERSONAL 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.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc Hons in Geology or any other relevant earth science qualification.
• Professional registration with SACNASP will be an added advantage.
• Valid driver's licence.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Basic relevant experience will be an added advantage.