Geologist
A geologist is a scientist who studies the Earth’s composition, structure, history, and the processes that have shaped it, acting as an expert in "Earth processes." By collecting and analyzing rocks, geologists examine mineral and chemical compositions to uncover the conditions on Earth when those rocks formed, while also studying rock structures to understand the stresses that altered or deformed them. Beyond research, geologists play a critical role in industry, venturing into the field to locate new mineral deposits for mining, especially as the demand for resources to support green and sustainable energy grows, increasing the need for skilled geologists. Their work can be both office-based, preparing reports and summarizing data, and hands-on in the field, where they set up sampling equipment, collect samples—ranging from simple soil tests to core samples from beneath tropical oceans or polar ice caps—and interpret the resulting data. Specialized roles like engineering geologists focus on analyzing geological factors and assessing hazards, while petroleum geologists explore the Earth’s crust for oil, petroleum, or natural gas deposits. To learn more about becoming a geologist, visit the GSSA’s website: https://www.gssa.org.za/.
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Qualifications required: BSc or BSc (Hons) degree, statutory registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP), voluntary membership with an applicable Professional Organisation is an advantage.
Resources:
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Where to study
Nelson Mandela University
North-West University
Tshwane University of Technology
University of Cape Town
University of Johannesburg
University of Pretoria
University of Stellenbosch
University of the Free State
University of the Western Cape
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University of South Africa
University of KwaZulu-Natal