Security Officers (X4) • International Relations Specialist • Communications Officer • Executive Personal Assistant • Business Unit Administrators (X2 Units) • Senior Specialist Internal Auditor • Senior Internal Auditor • Senior Technical Officer (Core Driller) • Cleaner

Location: Pretoria (Head Office) & Bellville (WC)
Closing Date: 26 March 2026
Organisation: Council for Geoscience (CGS)

The Council for Geoscience (CGS), a leading public entity supporting South Africa’s geoscientific research and mineral development mandate, is recruiting for multiple permanent positions across various departments.

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Security Officer (X4) – Pretoria

Grade: P13 | R299 179.75 CTC per annum

Purpose: Provide access control, patrol services, asset protection and ensure compliance with National Key Point requirements.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• PSIRA Grade C
• Valid Firearm Competency
• 2–3 years security experience
• Willing to work shifts

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International Relations Specialist – Pretoria

Grade: P07 | R1 123 719.44 CTC per annum

Purpose: Coordinate and manage CGS’s international partnerships and diplomacy strategy aligned with SA foreign policy.

Requirements:

• Postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) in International Relations / Political Science
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience
• Strong diplomacy, negotiation & stakeholder engagement skills
• Valid driver’s license

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Communications Officer – Pretoria

Grade: P08 | R844 514.13 CTC per annum

Purpose: Implement communication strategies, manage media relations, digital platforms and internal communications.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Communications / PR / Journalism
• 4+ years experience
• Strong content development & media liaison skills

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Executive Personal Assistant – Pretoria

Grade: P10 | R588 488.61 CTC per annum

Purpose: Provide high-level executive support to the Executive Manager: Corporate Services.

Requirements:

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Administration
• 5 years experience at executive level
• Advanced MS Office skills

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Business Unit Administrator (X2 Units) – Pretoria

Grade: P11 | R502 165.91 CTC per annum

Units:
• Communication & Stakeholder Relations
• Technical Services

Purpose: Provide full administrative, financial and procurement support within respective business units.

Requirements:

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Office Administration
• 3–5 years admin/secretarial experience
• MS Office proficiency

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Senior Specialist Internal Auditor – Pretoria

Grade: P6 | R1 362 944.20 CTC per annum

Purpose: Lead strategic internal audit activities, risk management and governance assurance.

Requirements:

• 4-year Degree + BCom Honours
• IIA Registration (Essential)
• 5–8 years managerial internal audit experience
• Public sector & PFMA knowledge

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Senior Internal Auditor – Pretoria

Grade: P07 | R1 123 719.44 CTC per annum

Purpose: Conduct and supervise risk-based audit engagements and compliance reviews.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Internal Audit
• IIA Registration
• 5 years audit experience (2 years supervisory)

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Senior Technical Officer (Core Driller) – Pretoria

Grade: P09 | R705 079.27 CTC per annum

Purpose: Execute diamond/core drilling for mineral exploration and geoscience research.

Requirements:

• Grade 10 minimum
• 7 years core drilling experience
• Code 14 (EC) + PDP
• Experience drilling up to 1500m depth

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Cleaner – Bellville (WC)

Grade: P15 | R232 937.54 CTC per annum

Purpose: Perform cleaning and housekeeping duties in line with CGS standards.

Requirements:

• Grade 10
• 6 months experience
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment & chemicals

APPLICATION PROCESS

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Employment Equity

The Council for Geoscience is committed to Employment Equity and diversity. Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All appointments are subject to positive vetting results. If you are not contacted within 8 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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