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 South African 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 undergraduate and postgraduate students, in the field of engineering disciplines, the opportunity to become part of this initiative and programme and gain valuable in-plant experience by assisting companies in addressing competitiveness challenges, production improvement opportunities and skills gaps. NCPC-SA Interns are equipped with valuable ‘green skills’ that will contribute to their future employability in industry.
Interns will be appointed by the CSIR and placed with selected companies from the automotive, chemicals, metals processing, as well as pulp and paper sectors for a period of six (6) months. They will undergo a comprehensive induction training programme prior to placement with the selected companies to sensitise them to the key elements related to energy, materials and water optimisation, as well as minimisation of waste. A qualified mentor will be assigned to support the group of successful applicants. Commencement date for the Internship program will be 01 July 2014. These positions will be based in Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Successful candidates will be placed at companies, based on the specific academic requirements of the company. To be considered for the internship, successful candidates must be prepared to be placed at companies that are not necessarily their preferred choice.
- Some companies may be located some distance from the town/suburb where successful candidates live. It will be the sole responsibility of successful candidates to obtain suitable accommodation and transport that would allow them to observe working hours applicable at the company where they are placed.
Requirements:
- A three-year national diploma, Bachelor’s degree, Honours degree or Master’s degree in any engineering discipline.
Please note: Relocation costs will not be provided.
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Closing date: 06 June 2014
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED 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.
The CSIR is a responsible employer; we have put measures in place to ensure that equity is implemented such that it best serves the interests of the organisation and South Africa as a whole. This speaks to the CSIR’s commitment to the Employment Equity Act of 1998. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, consents and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from a registered credit bureau and/or SAPS (in relation to positions that require trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances) and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualifications and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
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