Graduate Internship Opportunities at CSIR

The Built Environment (BE) unit of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) currently has seven (7) Internship positions available on a 12-month contract basis in Pretoria and Stellenbosch. Apply before 25 February 2013.

About the job:

CSIR Built Environment (BE) unit aims to support South Africa’s competitive performance and the welfare and the quality of life of its people through knowledge-generation for the development of an efficient and globally competitive built environment system.

These Internship positions offer an excellent opportunity for newly qualified graduates to work in a team under the mentorship and guidance of researchers in undertaking theoretical, practical and contract research projects.

The positions are based in Pretoria and Stellenbosch.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct basic desktop research and literature searches.
• Develop research skills and write reports.
• Assist with related laboratory and field investigations.
• Collect, clean and analyse data.
• Any other duties job related tasks.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in architecture, building physics, chemistry, -mathematical statistics, chemical, civil or mechanical engineering.
• Excellent computer presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal and team skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in an interdisciplinary team.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Problem-solving and solution-seeking orientation.
• Must have good communication, presentation and writing skills.
• Reliable and possess good work ethics.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Applicants must be South African citizens.

How to apply:

To apply online, click here.

Closing date: 25 February 2013.

Please note that feedback will be given to shortlisted candidates only.