Council for Geoscience

The Council for Geoscience (CGS), established in 1912, is a modern scientific institution, boasting excellent facilities and expertise, ranking among the best in Africa and the world.

The CGS's strength lies in its core of competent geoscientific and technical staff, encompassing virtually all the disciplines of the geosciences such as geophysics, seismology, geochemistry, mineral resources, engineering, marine, water and environment geosciences, The basic geological field mapping competency of the CGS has been built up and maintained for over a century, and is ongoing.

The CGS hosts the largest Geological Library and Information Service in Africa. Information products are made available in standard analog and electronic formats and Internet solutions for optimal information access are being developed. Further the organisation houses the National Core Library and the National Geoscience Museum.