KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the percussion and reverse circulation driller with the drilling operations and developing boreholes while executing geoscientific projects.
• Assist with the day-to-day administration and record keeping.
• Proper handling and storage of samples as per drilling procedures.
• Daily checks and maintenance of drilling equipment.
• Loading and offloading of drilling equipment’s at the head office and drilling sites.
• Setting up and dismantling of field camps at drill sites.
• Driving the vehicle necessary to move the drill rig and equipment to and from drill sites.
• Ad hoc tasks deemed necessary to support the drilling operations.

KnoWledge and Experience

• Relevant working experience in drilling will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge and experience in drilling for geotechnical assessment, mainly in dolomitic terrain using reverse circulation or percussion drilling.
• Knowledge and experience in drilling for groundwater investigation and assessment using percussion and reverse circulation.
• Knowledge and experience in drilling reverse circulation boreholes for mineral exploration.
• Knowledge and experience in preparation of the equipment needed for each type of drilling methods required.
• Knowledge and experience of ensuring health and safety measures on and off drilling site
• Knowledge and experience of standard operating procedures related to drilling methods and operations.
• Experience of recording data or information during drilling such as drilled sample meters, water strikes, cavities, etc.
• Knowledge and experience with stick or mig welding, and gas cutting and brazing.
• Proven experience of operating a truck mounted crane. Operator ticket or valid certificate to be supplied.
• Knowledge and experience of minor mechanical repairs such as replacement of air and fuel filters, etc.

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to work in remote areas.
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Communication skills (Oral and Written)
• Negotiation skills
• Customer orientation
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Must be physically fit e.g., ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery.
• Adherence to operation procedures as advised by the CGS and the client.
• Flexibility towards changes in priorities as determined by the supervisor/ project manager.
• Must have good self-discipline.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of Grade 10 qualification
• Valid code driver’s license Code 10 (C1).
• Valid code 14 license (EC) with PDP and experience of driving four axle, 8 x 4 heavy duty trucks will be an added advantage.
• Valid training certificates of drilling methods for reverse circulation and percussion will be an advantage.

The Council for Geoscience is committed to Employment Equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity prescripts, preference will be given but not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Females and people from previously disadvantaged groups and sectors are encouraged to apply.

If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, click the apply button below.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

All appointments are subject to positive vetting results. The processing of your personal information by the Council for Geoscience will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.

Applications submitted on CGS social media platforms will not be considered.

Closing Date: 04 October 2024