Vision
A prosperous and transformed society enabled by geoscience solutions.
Mission
1. The mission of the CGS is to contribute to a prosperous South Africa by:
2. Providing integrated, systematic and thematic maps and conducting research on the onshore and offshore geology of South Africa, as mandated, to:
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Facilitate mineral, energy and agricultural development;
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Contribute to the assessment and sustainable management of mineral, geohydrological and geo-environmental resources;
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Support infrastructure development.
3. Acting as a national advisory authority on geo-environmental pollution.
4. Providing an information repository and delivery platform that facilitates actionable decisions and the accessibility of relevant information by relevant stakeholders.
5. Discharging the mandate in a manner that supports transformation and national developmental imperatives.
Core Values
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Innovation: Solving problems through novel ideas that create value for the stakeholders of the CGS.
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Diversity: Promoting an inclusive culture that respects the contributions of the diverse people of the CGS.
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Excellence: Striving for exceptional quality in all that the CGS does.
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Accountability: Setting SMART targets with personal ownership and commitment to the achievement of the desired outcomes.
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Learning: Creating a learning organisation through continuous personnel development.
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Service: Providing efficient and effective services to all, consistently.