CSIR Engineering Internship 2013

The CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation, implementing projects throughout Africa and making a difference in people’s lives.

6-month Internship Programme

Become Part of the Green Economy Career Development Opportunity

The National Cleaner Production Centre of SA (NCPC-SA) is the dti’s key industrial sustainability programme, tasked with contributing to a competitive green economy and strengthening market access for SA industry. This is done by transferring resource efficiency and cleaner production (RECP) technologies and services to industry, aimed at achieving measurable economic, environmental and social benefits.

The NCPC-SA’s Internship Programme offers graduate and postgraduate students in the field of engineering (various disciplines), the opportunity to become part of this initiative and programme and gain valuable in-plant experience by assisting companies in addressing competitive challenges, production weaknesses and skills gaps. The in-plant company placements will be preceded by a ten-day intensive training programme and a qualified mentor will be assigned to support a group of successful applicants. Placement will be from 1 April 2013. These positions are based in Durban.

Requirements:

A 3-year National Diploma, Bachelor’s degree, Bachelor of Technology, Honours or Master’s qualification in any engineering field.

(Ref. 302165)

Relocation costs will not be provided.

Should you meet the above requirements, please go to www.csir.co.za/recruitment/vacancy.php and select the relevant reference number (Ref. 302165), complete the application form and attach your CV.

Closing date: 8 March 2013

Please note that feedback will be given to short-listed candidates only.

Should you experience any problems in submitting your application, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre at Recruitmentqueries@csir.co.za (please do not submit your application to this mailbox).