Events Calendar
Grow your professional network, increase your skillset, and earn CPD credits at a GSSA event. We host workshops, expeditions, online courses, and more.
Free access for a limited number of students.
Together with our sponsorship partners, every year we select a number of students to attend certain events at no cost to them.
Apply for free event attendance by completing the application form.
If you apply for sponsorship, then do not register for an event until you receive a
Upcoming Events
Drilling Methods and Techniques in Resource Exploration
New geoscientists are frequently placed on drilling projects with very little understanding of the drilling operation. This course provides newly-qualified geoscientists with a fundamental understanding of a drilling operation so they can effectively contribute to the project.
Online
Paid Event
Start any time
Financial Literacy for Geoscientists
Many geoscientists do not study accountancy or economics, but find themselves having to read financial statements and contribute to Discounted Cash Flow models. This workshop will introduce you to the terminologies and principles that you will need to better muddle through financial models.
The Country Club, Johannesburg
10 March, 2026
Paid Event
CPD Workshop
This online (Zoom) workshop looks at what CPD is and why it is important. It covers the SACNASP system for CPD, what you can claim and how many points, as well as how to log your points directly on the SACNASP website.
Online
17 March, 2026
Free Event
Geotech for Geologists
Geotech for Geologists, hosted online by the GSSA on 18 March 2026, is a must-attend event that brings together geological and engineering professionals to share practical geotechnical insights, enhance technical understanding, and foster collaboration within the South African context.
Online
18 March, 2026
Paid Event
3D Geomodelling
This one-day online course explains the rising importance of 3D geological modelling in modern mining and exploration, covering key data types, modelling techniques, software trends, and practical applications to help geologists build accurate, validated models for improved decision-making across the mining value chain.
Online
10 April, 2026
Paid Event
Beyond the Rocks: Essential Skills for Geoscientists
Join the GSSA for a multi-speaker session that builds essential people-centered professional skills, including communication, teamwork, leadership, adaptability, and problem-solving, helping early-career geoscientists stand out in today's industry.
The Country Club Johannesburg, Auckland Park
16 July, 2026
Paid Event
Professionalism and Code of Ethics
This online course by Dr Tania Marshall explains how ethical behaviour—guided by professional codes of ethics and the ability to balance competing values—is essential to being a true professional in the mining industry.
Online
8 September, 2026
Free Event
Lichtenburg100
The 2026 Lichtenburg Diamond Fields Centenary will be marked by a two-day geology conference in Pretoria and a two-day field excursion, celebrating a century of discoveries, geological research, and heritage associated with the region’s significant diamond deposits.
CGS (Pretoria) / Lichtenburg
10 to 13 September, 2026
Paid Event
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