Council for Geoscience (CGS) Vacancies โ September 2025
Available Positions:
1) Creditors Administrator โ R 588 488.61 CTC (Peromnes P10)
Location: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Closing Date: 19 Sep 2025
Purpose: End-to-end creditors cycle: orders, invoice matching, reconciliations, and payments.
Minimum: Grade 12; 3-year National Diploma (Accounting, NQF6); 5 yrs creditors experience; AccPac (or similar).
Key: Maintain ledgers; GL reconciliations; provisions (month/year-end); adhere to PFMA/Treasury/IFRS; resolve internal & supplier queries; provide timely reports.
2) Business Unit Administrator โ R 502 165.91 CTC (Peromnes P11)
Location: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Closing Date: 18 Sep 2025
Purpose: Administrative and project support for the Knowledge Management unit.
Minimum: Grade 12; National Diploma in Office Administration (NQF6); 3โ5 yrs office admin/secretarial; strong MS Office.
Key: Diary & meeting management; filing & correspondence; travel coordination; RFQs & POs; budget tracking; minutes & reports; stakeholder liaison.
3) Finance S&T Administrator โ R 588 488.61 CTC (Peromnes P10)
Location: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Closing Date: 19 Sep 2025
Purpose: Administer Subsistence & Travel advances/claims, EFTs, journals and reconciliations.
Minimum: Diploma in Accounting; 2โ3 yrs similar role; AccPac; advanced Excel.
Key: Local/foreign S&T, insurance for foreign trips, project job-costing time cards, PFMA/IFRS compliance, audit support, query resolution.
4) Stores Controller โ R 844 514.13 CTC (Peromnes P08)
Location: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Closing Date: 19 Sep 2025
Purpose: Lead stores control, inventory accuracy and GRAP-compliant registers.
Minimum: Grade 12; Bachelorโs in Logistics/Warehouse Mgmt (or equivalent); 3โ5 yrs supervisory stores experience.
Key: Stock counts; catalogue & reorder levels; supplier expediting; HSE-compliant storage; reconciliations to GL; audit files; supervise team; PFMA/GRAP/IFRS.
5) Network Administrator โ R 844 514.13 CTC (Peromnes P08)
Location: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Closing Date: 18 Sep 2025
Purpose: Operate and secure LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, VPNs and related services.
Minimum: Grade 12; Diploma/Degree in IT/CS or A+/N+/network certs; 3+ yrs ICT support/sysadmin.
Key: Install & support routers/switches/firewalls; monitor performance/uptime; access & backups; patching; documentation; user support; adherence to ICT standards.
6) Application Administrator โ R 844 514.13 CTC (Peromnes P08)
Location: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Closing Date: 18 Sep 2025
Purpose: Install, configure, maintain and support business apps (incl. web/intranet/mobile).
Minimum: Grade 12; National Diploma (ICT, NQF6); 3โ5 yrs app admin/support; ITIL experience.
Key: Performance monitoring; incident resolution; upgrades/migrations; security & compliance; documentation; user training; account management.
7) Application Administrator โ Telecommunications โ R 844 514,13 CTC (Peromnes P08)
Location: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Closing Date: 18 Sep 2025
Purpose: Administer and support telecoms applications/systems and integrations.
Minimum: Grade 12; National Diploma (ICT, NQF6); 3โ5 yrs app management; ITIL.
Key: Design/configure telecoms systems; monitor networks; troubleshoot & document; security controls; upgrades & user training; account management.
8) ICT Security Administrator โ R 844 514.13 CTC (Peromnes P08)
Location: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Closing Date: 18 Sep 2025
Purpose: Implement and monitor security of CGS ICT systems.
Minimum: Grade 12; National Diploma (ICT, NQF6); security certs (e.g., ISO27001/CompTIA Sec+; FortiGate vendor cert req. for firewalls); 3โ5 yrs cybersecurity.
Key: IAM (O365/Azure/on-prem); firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM; risk assessments; policies & training; incident response; compliance reporting.
9) Data Analyst โ R 844 514.13 CTC (Peromnes P08)
Location: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Closing Date: 18 Sep 2025
Purpose: Collect, process, analyse and visualise data (SAP & non-SAP) for decisions.
Minimum: Bachelorโs (ICT/CS, NQF7); data viz cert (SAC/Power BI/Tableau); 5 yrs analysis incl. SAP & non-SAP.
Key: SAP HANA/BW/S4 data; SQL; dashboards (SAC/Power BI/Tableau); ETL & data quality; documentation; cross-functional insights.
10) SAP Functional FICO, Assets & SCM โ R 1 123 719.44 CTC (Peromnes P07)
Location: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Closing Date: 18 Sep 2025
Purpose: Design, configure and support SAP FI/CO, AA and SCM processes.
Minimum: Grade 12; Bachelorโs in Finance/Fin IS; SAP certs (S/4HANA preferred); 8 yrs SAP Financials.
Key: FI/CO config, AA lifecycle, SCM integration, UAT, upgrades/migrations, Agile delivery, end-to-end process leadership & stakeholder training.
11) SAP Basis Consultant โ R 1 123 719.44 CTC (Peromnes P07)
Location: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Closing Date: 18 Sep 2025
Purpose: Maintain SAP technical landscapes for availability, performance & security.
Minimum: Bachelorโs (IT/CS); SAP Basis certification; 5 yrs hands-on Basis.
Key: Installs/upgrades (S/4, HANA, BW, PI/PO, SolMan); performance tuning; transports; backups/DR; security/authorisations; OS/DB admin; notes/patching.
12) Junior Scientist โ Economic Geology โ R 705 079,27 CTC (Peromnes P09)
Location: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Closing Date: 18 Sep 2025
Purpose: Entry-level research supporting ore deposit identification & evaluation.
Minimum: Grade 12; BSc Hons (Geology/Economic Geology); Cand.Sci.Nat. advantageous; driverโs licence.
Key: Mapping, core logging, sampling, basic interpretation, reports/maps under guidance; ISO practices; presentations; field equipment upkeep.
13) Administrator: Learning & Development โ R 588 488.61 CTC (Peromnes P10)
Location: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Closing Date: 18 Sep 2025
Purpose: Provide proactive L&D support services across CGS.
Minimum: Grade 12; National Diploma HRM/HRD (NQF6); 3โ5 yrs admin; SABPP/SDF advantageous; driverโs licence.
Key: Training plan execution; bursary admin & SETA/WSP; policy awareness; HR projects; records & analytics; stakeholder liaison.
14) Recruitment Officer x3 โ R 588 488.61 CTC (Peromnes P10) โ Fixed-Term (12 months)
Location: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Closing Date: 18 Sep 2025
Purpose: Deliver recruitment and general HR services.
Minimum: Grade 12; National Diploma HRM/HRD (NQF6); 3โ5 yrs recruitment; SuccessFactors/ERP exposure.
Key: Job profiles, adverts, EE-aligned shortlisting, interview packs/panels, assessments & checks, offers & onboarding, reports, ER support.
15) ICT Project Specialist โ R 1 123 719.44 CTC (Peromnes P07)
Location: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Closing Date: 18 Sep 2025
Purpose: Plan, coordinate and deliver ICT projects on scope/time/budget.
Minimum: Bachelorโs (IT/CS); PMP/PRINCE2; 3โ5 yrs ICT projects; SAP & non-SAP.
Key: Plans/schedules, RAID management, governance & security compliance, Agile/Scrum, Ms Project, stakeholder reporting, change & training support.
16) Senior Data Analyst โ R 1 123 719.44 CTC (Peromnes P07)
Location: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Closing Date: 18 September 2025
Purpose: Lead advanced analytics, BI strategy and predictive insights (SAP & non-SAP).
Minimum: Bachelorโs (NQF7) in ICT/CS; Masterโs advantageous; Data viz certs; 10 yrs analytics/BI.
Key: SAP HANA/BW/S4; SQL/Python; Power BI/Tableau; data governance; cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP); ETL/data pipelines; KPI design; exec-level insights.
17) Senior Application Specialist โ R 1 362 944.20 CTC (Peromnes P06)
Location: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Closing Date: 18 Sep 2025
Purpose: Lead enterprise applications (SAP & non-SAP): configuration, optimisation & integration.
Minimum: Bachelorโs (ICT, NQF7); 10 yrs SAP & enterprise apps; SAP module cert(s).
Key: Enhancements/patches; PI/PO & API integrations; lifecycle mgmt; documentation & training; security/compliance; project leadership.
18) Senior Network & Infrastructure Specialist โ R 1 362 944.20 CTC (Peromnes P06)
Location: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Closing Date: 18 Sep 2025
Purpose: Design, implement and optimise network/server/cloud infrastructure.
Minimum: Bachelorโs (IT/CS); senior certifications (CCNP/MCSE/Azure/AWS/VMware); 10 yrs infra/network (lead level).
Key: LAN/WAN, firewalls/VPN/Wi-Fi; Windows/Linux, virtualisation, SAN/NAS; DR/BCP; hybrid cloud; security & compliance; capacity planning; team mentoring.
19) Senior Specialist (Exploration) โ R 2 118 834,95 CTC (Peromnes P04)
Location: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Closing Date: 18 Sep 2025
Purpose: Lead world-class, policy-defining exploration research & programmes.
Minimum: MSc Geology + 20 yrs (or PhD + 15 yrs) in exploration/economic geology; Pr.Sci.Nat.; strong publications; global reputation advantageous.
Key: Mineral systems targeting (green/brownfields), 3D/predictive models, SAMREC-compliant resources, drilling oversight, programme management, stakeholder leadership, ISO quality.
20) Specialist Scientist โ Geologist (Mapping) โ R 1 704 849,63 CTC (Peromnes P05)
Location: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Closing Date: 18 Sep 2025
Purpose: Lead specialised geological mapping & model development.
Minimum: MSc (Mapping/Resource ID) + 15 yrs, or PhD + 10 yrs; Pr.Sci.Nat.; publications.
Key: National mapping programme, GIS/3D models, geochem/geophys/RS integration, advisory for resources & drilling, ISO manuals, peer review, stakeholder reports.
21) Chief Scientist โ Economic Geology โ R 1 362 944,20 CTC (Peromnes P06)
Location: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Closing Date: 18 Sep 2025
Purpose: Lead integrated research on ore deposits & mineral systems for sustainable development.
Minimum: BSc Hons/MSc/PhD (Economic Geology or related) with 5โ13+ yrs progressive experience; Pr.Sci.Nat.; NRF rating advantageous.
Key: Multiscale interpretations (regional to drill core), prospectivity mapping, geometallurgy, new methodologies, publications, mentorship, ISO quality, project leadership.
22) Principal Geoscientist โ R 2 118 834,95 CTC (Peromnes P04)
Location: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Closing Date: 18 Sep 2025
Purpose: Coordinate CGS geoscience technical work and strategy across units.
Minimum: MSc Geology + 20 yrs (intl programmes) or PhD + 15 yrs; professional membership (e.g., SACNASP).
Key: National programme leadership, partnerships & commercialisation, standards/best practice, ISO/QA, risk & project oversight, international representation.
23) SAP Functional Consultant โ HCM & SuccessFactors โ R 1 123 719.44 CTC (Peromnes P07)
Location: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Closing Date: 18 Sep 2025
Purpose: Implement, configure and support SAP HCM (PA/OM/TM/Payroll) & SuccessFactors (EC, PM/G, LMS, Recruiting).
Minimum: Bachelorโs (ICT, NQF7); 8 yrs SAP (HCM/SF/ESS/MSS); SAP certs (HCM/SF) highly desirable; S/4HANA experience.
Key: Integrations, data migration/testing, releases, specs for ABAP, user training, Agile/hybrid delivery, compliance.
24) Chief Scientist โ Exploration Geologist โ R 1 362 944,20 CTC (Peromnes P06)
Location: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Closing Date: 18 Sep 2025
Purpose: Lead advanced exploration R&D, drilling operations and resource modelling.
Minimum: BSc Hons/MSc/PhD (Exploration Geology); 5โ13+ yrs; Pr.Sci.Nat.; strong 3D/tectonic/mineral predictive modelling & publications.
Key: National exploration programme, QA/QC of data, RC/core drilling, core yard management, prospectivity studies, tenders/negotiations, ISO quality.
25) Senior Accountant โ Treasury โ R 1 362 944,20 CTC (Peromnes P06)
Location: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Closing Date: 19 Sep 2025
Purpose: Enterprise-wide liquidity, banking & investment strategy; risk frameworks; reporting.
Minimum: Grade 12; Bachelorโs (Accounting/Finance); 10 yrs treasury/banking; CTP/CFA/CPA advantageous.
Key: Liquidity strategy, banking negotiations, FX/interest/credit risk, governance (PFMA), forecasting & dashboards, function leadership.
26) Banking & Cash Flow Management โ R 1 123 719,44 CTC (Peromnes P07)
Location: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Closing Date: 19 Sep 2025
Purpose: Lead treasury operations: liquidity, banking, investments, automation & compliance.
Minimum: Grade 12; Bachelorโs (Finance/Accounting); 5โ10 yrs treasury/cash mgmt; CTP/CFA/CPA advantageous.
Key: Projections & funding, bank relationships & reconciliations, risk mitigation, dashboards, process automation, returns optimisation.
27) Chief Scientist โ Marine โ R 1 362 944,20 CTC (Peromnes P06)
Location: Bellville (Regional Office) โข Closing Date: 19 Sep 2025
Purpose: Lead cutting-edge marine geoscience research and multidisciplinary projects.
Minimum: BSc Hons/MSc/PhD (Earth Sciences); 5โ13+ yrs; Pr.Sci.Nat.; NRF rating advantageous.
Key: Data mining/collection, marine models/maps, new methods, peer-reviewed outputs, project leadership, tenders/negotiations, ISO & mentoring.
28) Chief Scientist โ Environmental Laboratory โ R 1 362 944,20 CTC (Peromnes P06)
Location: Pretoria (Head Office) โข Closing Date: 19 Sep 2025
Purpose: Lead Environmental Laboratory science, QA (ISO), R&D and staff supervision.
Minimum: BSc Hons/MSc/PhD (Geology/Earth Sciences); 5โ13+ yrs; Pr.Sci.Nat.; NRF rating advantageous; valid driverโs licence.
Key: Multidisciplinary research; SOPs & WI; root-cause & CAPA; client queries; safety; turnaround time improvements; instrument uptime & capex; publications & conferences.
How To Apply:
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