Gemstone Cutter/Facetor

The Public Service Commission is recruiting for the position of Gemstone Cutter/Facetor, a technical role focused on examining, cutting, faceting and polishing gemstones to achieve specified angles, proportions, brilliance and quality. The opportunity is suited to candidates with a relevant diploma and practical knowledge of gemstone identification, grading, valuation and lapidary equipment.

Key Job Information

• Position: Gemstone Cutter/Facetor
• Organization: Public Service Commission
• Area of Study: Technical Training; Environmental Sciences & Natural Resource Management
• Experience Required: Yes
• Serving Officers Only: No

Requirements for Appointment

• Hold a Diploma in Gemstone Cutting, Lapidary, Gemology, Mineral Processing or Jewellery Technology from a recognized institution.
• Have knowledge of gemstone identification, grading and valuation techniques.
• Demonstrate the ability to operate and maintain lapidary equipment.
• Have good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail and manual dexterity.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Gemstone Cutter/Facetor position involves the practical preparation and finishing of gemstones through cutting, faceting and polishing processes. The role requires careful assessment of rough gemstones and precise use of lapidary equipment to achieve the required finish and quality.

• Examine rough gemstones and determine the best cutting plan.
• Mark, saw, split and pre-form gemstones in preparation for faceting.
• Cut and facet gemstones to specified angles and proportions.
• Polish gemstones to achieve maximum brilliance and quality.

Required Qualifications

Candidates for the Gemstone Cutter/Facetor position must have a diploma in Gemstone Cutting, Lapidary, Gemology, Mineral Processing or Jewellery Technology from a recognized institution. Applicants must also have knowledge of gemstone identification, grading and valuation techniques.

The position requires practical ability to operate and maintain lapidary equipment, together with good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail and manual dexterity. These skills are relevant to the precise cutting, faceting and polishing of gemstones.

How to Apply

The supplied vacancy identifies the Public Service Commission as the advertising organization but does not provide the application deadline, advert number, specific application procedure or other application instructions in the vacancy details provided.

Candidates should refer to the official Public Service Commission vacancy information for the applicable application instructions when submitting an application.