CALL TO APPLY FOR THE COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE PART-TIME BURSARY 2025
The Council for Geoscience (CGS) is mandated to collect and curate all geoscience data in South Africa, both on- and offshore. It aims to use these data to find meaningful geoscience solutions to respond to real-world challenges. With its Head Office situated in Silverton Pretoria, the CGS takes pride in having and building a winning team of scientists within the various fields of geoscience.
The Council for Geoscience (CGS) is hereby inviting all employees who are interested in pursuing their studies to apply for part-time bursary for 2025 academic year.
Preference will be given to employees who intend to pursue postgraduate degrees in geological sciences (Honours, Masters, and Doctorates).
Eligibility:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- The Applicant must be a CGS employee.
- The study programme should end in a full qualification (Certificate, Diploma, or Degree).
- The programme must be relevant to the CGS Geoscience Technical Programme and/or aligned to the organisational strategy. The bursary is subject to CGS co-supervision, if applicable.
- The following research fields are strongly encouraged:
| Geology | Geophysics |
| Geochronology | Hydrogeology (focus on groundwater modelling) |
| Paleontology | Geochemistry |
| Geohydrology | Economic Geology |
| Geotechnical Investigations | Geo-Informatics |
| Marine Geology | Remote Sensing |
| Geomagnetism | Computational Geosciences |
| Seismology | Mineral Economics |
| Geohazards | Mining seismology |
| Environmental Geology | Science Communication |
| Mining Geology | Environmental Chemistry |
| Exploration Geology | Environmental Science |
| Engineering Geology (contributions to site characterisation or analysis methodologies) | Analytical Chemistry and other related geoscience disciplines |
The bursary covers:
- Registration and Tuition fees
- Prescribed Books
- Field Excursions and analysis
- Accommodation for compulsory class and assessments, meals and travel costs beyond 100km radius from employee’s office
NB: The bursary is exclusively for part-time learning.
How to apply:
Complete the attached application form which must be approved by the business unit manager. All applications should be forwarded to bursaries@geoscience.org.za with the reference ‘‘BursaryPT-2025’ on subject.
NB: Motivations (Scientists and Technical Officers) must be written on the application form and signed by the business unit manager.
Closing date:
The closing date for all applications is 21st March 2025.
NB: Late submission and failure to submit the required documentation will lead to the disqualification of application.
All enquiries should be directed to Ms. Mpho Diako on mdiako@geoscience.org.za,
or Mr. Matome Ramphago on mramphago@geoscience.org.za
Preference will be given to but not limited to previously disadvantaged applicants.
CGS PART-TIME BURSARY 2025 APPLICATION FORM
