Carbon capture and storage, or CCS, is a technology that reduces carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions in order to mitigate climate change. CCS involves:
• The capture of CO₂ emissions from large scale point sources of CO₂ such as industry and power generation;
• The transport of the CO₂ using trucks or pipelines; and
• The safe and permanent storage of the CO₂ in deep underground geological rock formations - in the order of 800m or deeper below the surface.

The geological formations used to store CO₂ are very similar to those that have stored oil and gas for millions of years.

The South African Centre for Carbon Capture and Storage (SACCCS) was launched in 2009 by the South African government in collaboration with international governments and industry with the mandate to further the technical understanding of CCS potential in South Africa. SACCCS was established as a division of South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI).

SACCCS is looking to appoint a senior CO₂ geological storage expert to the role of Pilot CO₂ Storage Project: Technical Manager (PCSP: Technical Manager).

The appointee will be responsible for the management and delivery of all technical aspects of the PCSP with a focus on basin exploration, site characterisation as well as CO2 injection, geological storage and monitoring. The PCSP: Technical Manager will report to the SACCCS: Manager and will be a critical part of the PCSP Management Team.

Responsibilities of the PCSP: Technical Manager will include:
• Management of geological data mining and analysis to inform basin exploration;
• Management of the planning of basin exploration and site characterisation including seismic surveys and exploration drilling;
• Management of the execution of basin exploration and site characterisation;
• Management of all technical contractors
• Working with the PCSP Management Team to develop PCSP cost estimates, schedules, work programmes;
• The development and management of a technical team within SACCCS to support the PCSP;
• Informing the development of the scientific research programme to support the PCSP;
• Management and technical engagement with the PCSP Advisory Committee and the PCSP Storage Sub-Committee;
• Technical reporting to the SACCCS Steering Committee and the SACCCS Board of Governors; and
• Any other function necessary for the technical development of the PCSP.

The successful candidate for the position of PCSP: Technical Manager has the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing team of experts, delivering a cutting edge research and development project of global significance.