The Council for Geoscience (CGS) is one of the National Science Councils of South Africa and is the legal successor of the Geological Survey of South Africa, which was formed in 1912 by the amalgamation of 3 former Surveys, the oldest of which - the Geological Commission of the Cape of Good Hope - was founded in 1895. The Geoscience Act, Act 100 of 1993, established the CGS in its present form. Today, the Council is a modern institution, boasting excellent facilities and expertise, ranking among the best in Africa.

Vision

Leading Earth Science Solutions

Mission

To provide expert earth-science information and services to improve the management of natural resources and the environment for a better quality of life for all.

Values

The Council for Geoscience will remain firm in its mission through focusing on its values of:

• innovate and create through teamwork;
• excel through quality and performance;
• value diversity through trust and respect, and
• by investing in its people.

Focus Areas

• Growth
• Africa Development
• Innovation
• Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation
• Regulatory and Stakeholder Compliance
• Transformation
• Skills Development

Thrusts

• Geoscience mapping
• Water resource assessment and protecction
• Minerals development
• The environment and chemical geoohazards
• Engineering geoscience and physical geohazards
• Education and information