CSIR vacancies
The following positions are currently available
CSIR 2013 Bursary Programme |
31 July 2012
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| Senior Electronic Engineer |
07 July 2012
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| CSIR Defence, Peace, Safety and Security (DPSS) unit has a vacancy for a Senior Electronic Engineer in its Technology for Special Operations (TSO) competency area based in Stellenbosch. The TSO area provides and produces specialised equipment, technology and research. This equipment includes electronic and mechanical subsystems within weapons, observation, detection and explosives systems. The work done in these areas is usually highly confidential but may in certain instances also find commercial application.The incumbent will work in close partnership with end-users and will be required to travel within the borders of South Africa on a frequent basis. He/she will perform research and development, and knowledge applications, including technological innovation required for special operations. The main application area is national defence and security. The position is based in Stellenbosch. | |
| Research Group Leader |
30 June 2012
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| CSIR Built Environment (BE) unit has a vacancy for a Research Group Leader in the Water Services and Asset Management competence area. The main purpose of this position will be management and expansion of a portfolio of research and development (R&D) work in the water services and (water services) infrastructure asset management sector in Southern Africa, ensuring the highest technical quality standards in the group’s output. This position is based in Pretoria. | |
| Senior Image Processing |
30 June 2012
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| CSIR Defence, Peace, Safety and Security (DPSS) unit has a permanent position for a Senior Image Processing Researcher within the Optronic Sensor Systems (OSS) competency area. The position is based at the CSIR’s head office in Pretoria and the successful incumbent will report to the research group leader of the Signal and Image Processing research group. | |
| Competence Area Manager |
30 June 2012
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| CSIR Built Environment (BE) unit has a challenging vacancy for a Competence Area Manager (CAM) in the Hydraulic (Water and Coastal) Infrastructure Engineering competence area. The focus of this competence area is on water services and sanitation; water infrastructure asset management; dam engineering and safety (emerging area); coastal infrastructure; and port engineering.As a member of CSIR BE leadership team, the incumbent will provide leadership and direction to the sector and to the competence area in collaboration with its engineers, technologists and scientists, and align the competence area to serve the needs of the market and society, and contribute towards the fulfilment of the CSIR’s mandate. This position is based in Pretoria. | |
| Senior Java Developer |
30 June 2012
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| The Real-Time Video Coding (RTVC) research group focuses on research and development (R&D) of real-time intelligent multimedia software components and delivery systems that adapt to congested and low infrastructure network behaviour. The emphasis is on jointly optimised or cooperative behaviour between the delivery context, as in real-time network conditions, and the video/audio encoder rate control mechanisms. Innovative solutions are sought to enhance the Internet and mobile video experience in an emerging economy context where throughput rate is a scarce resource.This research group has a vacancy for a Senior Java Developer with a passion for software development; a solid background in software architecture; development and design; and a deep knowledge of Enterprise Java technologies. The position is based at the CSIR’s Meraka Institute in Pretoria. | |
| Junior Image Processing Researcher |
30 June 2012
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| CSIR Defence, Peace, Safety and Security (DPSS) unit has a permanent position for a Junior Image Processing Researcher within the Optronic Sensor Systems (OSS) competency area. The position is based at the CSIR’s head office in Pretoria and the successful incumbent will report to the research group leader of the Signal and Image Processing research group. | |
| Research Group Leader |
30 June 2012
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| CSIR Built Environment (BE) unit has a vacant position for a Research Group Leader in the Transport Systems and Operations competence area. The main purpose of this position will be to promote a culture of science, engineering and technology (SET) excellence (quality and delivery) and provide research leadership within the Transport Freight Logistics group. This position is based in Pretoria. | |
| Senior Mechanical Engineer |
29 June 2012
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| CSIR Defence, Peace, Safety and Security (DPSS) unit has a vacancy for a Senior Mechanical Engineer in its Technology for Special Operations (TSO) competency area based in Stellenbosch. The TSO area provides and produces specialised equipment, technology and research. This equipment includes electronic and mechanical subsystems within weapons, observation, detection and explosives systems. The work done in these areas is usually highly confidential, but may in certain instances also find commercial application. The incumbent will work in close partnership with end-users and will be required to travel within the borders of South Africa on a frequent basis. The position is based in Stellenbosch. S/he will perform research and development (R&D) and knowledge applications, including technological innovation required for special operations. The main application area is national defence and security./div> | |
| Career Opportunities:CSIR Materials Science and Manufacturing (MSM) |
22 June 2012
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The CSIR contributes novel and groundbreaking materials, composites, devices, techniques and processes for industries such as automotive, aerospace, health, energy and the built environment. Its world-class materials science and manufacturing professionals also play a significant role in the scientific and technological foundations for alternative energy security in South Africa while assisting the South African manufacturing industry to be globally competitive in micro-manufacturing. The Mechatronics and Micro-Manufacturing (MMM) competence area is part of the CSIR Materials Science and Manufacturing (MSM) operation unit, focusing on research programmes aimed at enhancing the global competitiveness of the South African manufacturing industry. The Mechatronics and Micro-Manufacturing (MMM) has the following vacancies:
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| Senior Technologist / Engineer / Knowledge Applicator: Laser Systems Group |
22 June 2012
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CSIR National Laser Centre (NLC) is a national research centre focusing on research and development (R&D) work in laser technology and its applications. The centre is focusing its activities on the generation of new knowledge in this field. It is also engaged in contractual R&D work in several different market segments, which includes the manufacturing, health, mining and defence industries. The centre has a strong commitment to establish and strengthen links with tertiary education institutions. Within the centre, the Laser Systems research group is responsible for R&D in the field of diode-pumped solid-state laser sources. A vacancy exists for the position of a Senior Technologist / Engineer / Knowledge Applicator in the laser systems group. This position is based in Pretoria. |
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| Intern |
22 June 2012
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| CSIR Built Environment (BE) unit has a vacant position for an Intern in the Transport Systems and Operations competence area. There are a number of research areas within this competence area where significant growth is being experienced. These include the weighbridge (overload control) software application; the Road Transport Management System (RTMS) accreditation programme; and the Smart Truck/Performance-Based Standards research project. The number of heavy vehicles participating in the RTMS has more or less doubled in the last 12 months to around 1 600. There are currently 45 vehicles participating in the Smart Truck demonstration project, and this is likely to double in the next year or two. One of the ultimate goals of the project is to generate new knowledge and human capital development to support the transport infrastructure sector in South Africa. The project team recognises the shortages of skills and human capacity in the transport infrastructure sector, and plans to use this project to effectively train young researchers, technologists and artisans.The current vacancy seeks a young engineer who is registered minimally for an Honours degree at an accredited South African university. The position is based in Pretoria | |
| Intern (X2) |
22 June 2012
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| CSIR Built Environment (BE) unit has a vacant position for an Intern in the Hydraulic (Water and Coastal) Infrastructure Engineering competence area in the Coastal and Port Engineering research group based in Stellenbosch.The candidate should have a Master’s degree in mechanical engineering where the focus of the studies was on ship motions – preferably the numerical modelling of ship motions. This will ensure the candidate can be further trained to handle the CSIR numerical ship motion models. The position is based in Stellenbosch. | |
| Senior Project Manager: Sensor Science and Technology |
22 June 2012
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| The Sensor Science and Technology (SST) competence area conducts applications-driven research & development (R&D) in the general field of sensors and actuators. Specific focus areas for R&D include the fields of Ultrasonics (sonar & medical); Smart Structures & Materials (solid-state actuation & guided wave ultrasound); and Electro-Optics (industrial camera systems). Projects are conducted across the innovation chain in order to develop ultimate solutions into the market. Such work is often conducted in collaboration with industrial clients, both local and international.A position exists for a Senior Project Manager to manage the dynamic portfolio of R&D projects within SST. This position would report to the competence area manager and be expected to work with technical project leaders in order to ensure project deliveries take place. | |
| Laboratory Analysts |
19 June 2012
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| CSIR Consulting and Analytical Services requires Laboratory Analysts to join our Environmental Labs. Incumbents will be required to carry out general and complex routine analysis in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory. They will also be required to solve instrument and analytical problems; validate new methods; improve existing methods; approve results; and train new staff.These vacancies are based in Pretoria. | |
| Interns |
19 June 2012
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| CSIR Consulting and Analytical Services (CAS) unit has vacancies for Interns with a water chemistry background in its Inorganic Environmental Analysis Laboratory. This unit aims to create a business-oriented structure that is able to unleash the growth of the current and future CAS activities of the CSIR in a fashion that would benefit the broader society, the CSIR, units/centres and individuals. The interns will be responsible for fieldwork including sampling and maintenance of water quality monitoring stations for a project aimed at improving water quality of our natural resources. These positions are based in Pretoria. | |
| Electronics/Biomedical Engineer |
15 June 2012
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| The CSIR contributes novel and groundbreaking materials, composites, devices, techniques and processes for industries such as automotive, aerospace, health, energy and the built environment. Its world-class materials science and manufacturing professionals also play a significant role in the scientific and technological foundations for alternative energy security in South Africa while assisting the South African manufacturing industry to be globally competitive in micro-manufacturing.The Mechatronics and Micro-Manufacturing (MMM) competence area is part of the CSIR Materials Science and Manufacturing (MSM) operation unit, focusing on research programmes aimed at enhancing the global competitiveness of the South African manufacturing industry. MMM is dedicated to the development and deployment of these cutting-edge technologies to ensure that South Africa becomes a world-class manufacturing nation.
MMM has a vacancy for an Electronics/Biomedical Engineer. We seek a self-motivated, dynamic and innovative person with a track-record of achievement to enthuse both internal and external stakeholders. This person will be part of the Mechatronics Research and Micro- Manufacturing competence area. The group is currently focusing on pr ojects in medical devices, robotics, vision systems and intelligent manufacturing systems. Outputs and impact are achieved through innovative products delivered to the marketplace. |
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| Bursaries/vacation work/internships/studentships |
15 June 2012
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| CSIR Defence, Peace, Safety and Security (DPSS) unit has career opportunities available for engineering students. There are a number of competency areas within the unit where significant growth is being experienced. These include: Radar and Electronic Warfare Systems; Command Control Information Warfare; Landwards Sciences; Aeronautic Systems; Technologies for Special Operations; and Optronic Sensor Systems.This unit provides a national defence science and technology capacity; and supplies knowledge, advice and solutions in the area of defence and in matters of national security. Specifically, it aims to provide a defence evaluation and research capacity for the Department of Defence and Military Veterans.
Bursaries – 301279 |
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| Post-doctoral position (Organic/Synthetic Chemistry) |
15 June 2012
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The CSIR contributes novel and ground-breaking materials, composites, devices, techniques and processes for industries such as automotive, aerospace, health, energy and the built environment. Its world-class materials science and manufacturing professionals are also playing a significant role in the scientific and technological foundations for alternative energy security in South Africa whilst assisting the South African manufacturing industry to be globally competitive in micromanufacturing.
The Smart Polymer’s research group of the Polymers and Composites competency area,which falls under CSIR Materials Science and Manufacturing (MSM) operating unit, has an opportunity for a Post-doctoral position. The successful incumbent will join our multidisciplinary group of scientists working towards developing novel polymer-based nanomaterials for water treatment and water quality monitoring.
Access to clean water is a basic human right, yet a large community in South Africa does not have access to potable tap water and are dependent on untreated surface and/or ground water which often is contaminated with pollutants. Heavy-metals (Pb, Hg, As, Cr, Ni, Co, etc.) are often present in high concentrations in industrial discharge, which if not properly treated, contaminates our available fresh water sources thereby impacting human health, our fresh produce market, and our ecosystems. Through engagement with industry partners and government, we aim to develop novel nanoadsorbents for removal and recovery of heavy-metals and other contaminants from industrial effluent and waste water.
We are looking for a creative and motivated individual interested in using science and technology to improve the current water crisis in South Africa
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| Technician |
15 June 2012
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CSIR Centre for Mining Innovation (CMI) unit has a challenging three-month contract position for a Technician in its Johannesburg office. Research of the Human Factors research group at the CMI focuses on the environmental, organisational and job factors,and human and individual characteristics, which influence behaviour at work in a way which can affect health and safety, or result in accidents, injuries and ill-health.
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| Technician: Diver/Skipper |
Open-ended
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CSIR Built Environment has a vacant position for a Technician: Diver/Skipper in the Infrastructure Engineering competence area. This position will be in the Coastal and Port Engineering research group which is based in Stellenbosch. The Coastal Engineering group undertakes projects which require electronic instrumentation to monitor environmental parameters such as ocean waves, currents and wind in the field, as well recording data from physical model simulations. The candidate should have a strong interest in the theory and application of coastal and port engineering and be curious and innovative by nature. |
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| Testing Officer: Mechanical Laboratory |
Open-ended
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CSIR Consulting & Analytical Services (CAS) unit requires the services of a Test Officer in the Mechanical Laboratory. This is a permanent position based in Johannesburg. |
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| Enterprise Development Specialist |
Open-ended
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The CSIR Enterprise Creation for Development (ECD) unit has a vacancy for an Enterprise Development Specialist. The incumbent will be a member of a team tasked with undertaking feasibility studies, developing business plans, and establishing and developing enterprises in developing communities and industry. The incumbent must be a self-starter with a strong interest in contributing to the socio-economic development of the country. This position is based in Pretoria. |
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| Researcher: Senior researcher: Nonwovens |
Open-ended
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The CSIR contributes novel and ground-breaking materials, composites, devices, techniques and processes for industries such as automotive, aerospace, health, energy and the built environment. Its world-class materials science and manufacturing professionals are also playing a significant role in the scientific and technological foundations for alternative energy security in South Africa whilst assisting the South African manufacturing industry to be globally competitive in micromanufacturing.
The competence area, which has state-of-the-art equipment, has research focus areas comprising: nonwoven, fibre processing, fibre modification and fibre reinforced composites manufacturing and characterisation. The nonwoven laboratory is fully equipped with carding, cross-lapping, needle-punching, hydro-entangling, chemical, thermofusing and calendar bonding techniques. The nonwoventesting laboratory comprises relevant nonwoven characterising facilities such as: image analysis; water permeation and transmission; porometer; surface tension and wettability measurement; air filtration; acoustic and geotextiles testing; etc.
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| Candidate Analyst: Air & Dust Lab |
Open-ended
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CSIR Consulting & Analytical Services (CAS) unit requires the services of a Candidate Analyst in the Air and Dust Lab. This is a permanent position based in Pretoria. |
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| Engineering Mentor |
Open-ended
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CSIR Defence, Peace, Safety and Security (DPSS) has vacancies for four (4) retired engineers who are passionate about the development of future engineers, who will act as Electronic/Mechanical Engineering mentors to a pipeline of science, engineering and technology (SET) candidates. The positions will be based in Pretoria. |
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| Lead/Principal Java Developer |
Open-ended
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The Next Generation ICT and Mobile research group focuses on research into architectures for, and the development of, next generation software systems. Topics for interest include: open architectures; large scale system integration; service-oriented architectures; mobile technologies; convergence and next generation telecommunications applications; mobile user experience; complex data management; metadata systems; semantic web technologies; and digital libraries. Key areas of application for the technology developed in the group include: Indigenous Knowledge Systems; government service delivery (e-Gov and m-Gov); health (e-Health and m-Health); and education.
The Next Generation ICT & Mobile research group has vacancy for Lead/Principal Java Developer with a passion for software development; a solid background in software architecture; development and design; and a deep knowledge of Enterprise Java technologies. The positions are based at the Meraka Institute in Pretoria.
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| Senior Software Developer |
Open-ended
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The CSIR Meraka Institute Next Generation ICT & Mobile Research Group focuses on research into architectures for, and the development of, next generation software systems. Topics for interest include: advanced software development; open, adaptive architectures; large-scale system integration; service-oriented architectures; mobile technologies; convergence and next generation telecommunications applications; mobile user experience; complex data management; metadata systems; semantic web technologies; and digital libraries. Key areas of application for the technology developed in the group include: indigenous knowledges; government service delivery (e-Gov and m-Gov); health (e-Health and m-Health); and education.
The Next Generation ICT & Mobile Research Group has a vacancy for Senior Software Developer with a passion for advanced software development; a solid background in software architecture, development and design; and a deep knowledge of Enterprise Java technologies. The positions are based at the CSIR Meraka Institute in Pretoria.
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| Architectural or Engineering Draughtsperson |
Open-ended
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Building Science and Technology (BST) – competence area of the Built Environment operating unit has a challenging temporary vacancy for a Draughtsperson. BST conducts research and development aimed at improving the operational effectiveness pertaining to building science and technology. This is a specific contract vacancy of two years related to the Infrastructure Unit Support Systems (IUSS) project and is based in Pretoria. |
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| Doctoral Studentship: Ion Trapping and Cooling for Quantum Technologies |
Open-ended
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The CSIR National Laser Centre is searching for an outstanding Doctoral candidate with an interest in either experimental or theoretical quantum mechanics to advance our ion trapping project. Ion traps are designed to trap single, isolated (ionized) atoms and study fundamentals and applications of their quantum dynamics.
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| Pattern-recognition and Machine-learning Research Scientist |
Open-ended
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CSIR Modelling and Digital Science (MDS) unit has a vacancy for a Pattern-recognition and Machine-learning Research Scientist. MDS focuses on advanced mathematical modelling (AMM), information security (IS) and hosting mobile intelligent autonomous systems (MIAS). The unit assists in theSIR’s drive to strengthen science, engineering and technology (SET) outputs; develop human capital; and invests in emerging research areas (ERA), including nanotechnology, synthetic biology and mobile intelligent autonomous systems. The implementation and investigation of security-related issues in network systems.
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CSIR Centre for Mining Innovation (CMI) unit has a challenging position for a Senior or Principal Researcher at its Johannesburg office. CMI is an innovation and research centre that has as its vision to double the nation’s mineral reserves by 2020 through applied research, while ensuring zero harm to miners. It does this through the development of novel mining techniques; the implementation of sensor-based in-stope real-time risk management; and research into the impact of human factors on mining.
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| System Engineer: Integrated Systems Group (X7) |
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CSIR Defence, Peace, Safety and Security (DPSS) unit has permanent vacancies for seven Systems Engineers who will contribute to the CSIR’s success in the Command Control and Information Warfare (CCIW) competence group through its people and process excellence. The group focuses on the systems-of-systems level understanding of problems and finding solutions to hard problems. While the CCIW area has the most urgent need for systems engineers, there are opportunities for systems engineers in other areas of DPSS. Systems engineering is an interdisciplinary approach and means to enable the realisation of successful systems. It focuses on defining customer needs and required functionality early in the development cycle, documenting requirements, then proceeding with design synthesis and system validation while considering the complete problem (International Council on Systems Engineering; 2004).
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| Junior EAP |
Open-ended
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The Consulting and Analytical Services unit of the CSIR requires the services of suitably qualified and experienced Environmental Assessment Practitioners to work as part of the Environmental Management Services Group at their Stellenbosch or Durban offices. These positions involve the application of a range of environmental assessment and management skills, including environmental impact assessment; environmental management plans; strategic environmental assessment; as well as related skills such as environmental audits and due diligence; monitoring and evaluation; devising sustainability frameworks; and sustainability reporting.
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| Masters or Doctorate |
Open-ended
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CSIR Modelling and Digital Science (MDS) is an operating unit with three competency areas focusing on Advanced Mathematical Modelling (AMM), Information Security, as well as Mobile Intelligent Autonomous Systems. The unit assists in the CSIR’s drive to strengthen Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) outputs and to develop human capital through a studentship programme for Master’s and Doctoral studies based on the research work done at the CSIR under the co-supervision of a CSIR expert. MDS: AMM has a number of opportunities for Masters or Doctoral studentships in Pretoria.
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| Competence Area Manager |
Open-ended
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CSIR Built Environment (BE) has a challenging position for a Competence Area Manager (CAM) in the Spatial Planning and Systems competence area. This group focuses on urban & regional planning and sustainable human settlements, including functional regions and settlements; socio-ecological resilience and vulnerability; planning processes and instruments; urban growth simulation; remote sensing; social facility guidelines and space requirements; accessibility analysis and typology development; integrated settlement design for sustainability; housing and urban development options; planning and design of safer communities and resource-efficient technology alternatives including appropriate water and sanitation technologies. As a member of the Built Environment leadership team, the Competence Area Manager will provide leadership and direction to the competence area in collaboration with its engineers, technologists and scientists. This position is based in Pretoria.
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| Meraka Institute: Internet of Things Engineering Group (IoTEG)MSc studentships for January 2012 X 2 |
Open- ended
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The CSIR studentship programme is both prestigious and competitive. A studentship is an employment contract with the CSIR for selected graduates to primarily perform research on a topic approved by the organisation, which is fully funded by the CSIR and will lead to a Master’s or PhD degree. The benefits and features of a studentship are as follows:
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| Project Managers |
Open-ended
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The CSIR: Consulting and Analytical Services has challenging positions for Project Managers within the Project Management Services business area that is responsible for multiple projects across various domains. |
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| Research Architect/Engineer |
Open-ended
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CSIR Built Environment (BE) has a challenging position for a Researcher in the Building Science and Technology competence area. The Infrastructure unit at the national Department of Health (NDoH), in collaboration with the CSIR, has convened a team to draft new national norms and standards for health care facilities for South Africa. |
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| Environmental Assessment Practitioner |
Open ended
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The Consulting and Analytical Services unit of the CSIR requires the services of suitably qualified and experienced Environmental Assessment Practitioner to work as part of the Environmental Management Services Group, which has offices in Stellenbosch and Durban. The position is based in Stellenbosch. This position involves the application of a range of environmental assessment and management skills including, environmental impact assessment; environmental management plans; strategic environmental assessment; as well as related skills such as environmental audits and due diligence; monitoring and evaluation; devising sustainability frameworks; and sustainability reporting. |
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