The Integrative Systems, Platforms and Technologies (ISPT) competence area of the CSIR Meraka Institute focuses on the research, design and development of next generation ICT systems, platforms, frameworks and components. The aim is to provide novel building blocks and integrative mechanisms to enable and empower multidisciplinary ICT solutions for developing market environments.
One such platform that has been developed over the past 5 years is Dr MathTM. Dr MathTM is a mobile tutoring service which allows mathematics learners to use Mxit and Google Talk, on their cellphones, to access tutors who provide real-time support and assistance with mathematics homework and revision. Users are able to engage in a one-to-one text-based conversation with a tutor, who supports them in solving their problems. The service can be likened to a text-based call centre, where individual users are assigned to tutors, based on tutor availability. Tutors make useof internet-based work stations to answer the queries, and the service is available after formal school hours.
There exists a need to appoint 2 full-time interns for the Dr MathTM service as it continues to grow.
Further, the IPST competency area has a large portfolio of projects that require young, enthusiastic individuals to make a valuable contribution to all project deliverables. With an emphasis on software development, these individuals will be assigned tasks to projects that match their skill set.
Interns will be employed on a fixed term contract during which they will be required to: develop software and contribute to the technical outputs of the project
Key responsibilities:
- Tutor on the Dr MathTM platform every day;
- Train new Dr MathTM tutors that are interested in volunteering on the service;
- Attend conferences and events promoting the use of Dr MathTM;
- Visit schools, universities and other institutions that require demonstrations;
- Assist on other ISPT projects that require your skills to achieve delivery.
Minimum qualifications, skills and experience:
- A Bachelors degree with major in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering;
- Programming skills in Java, C, C++. Other languages will be considered;
- No prior experience is required.
Recommended
Familiarity with open-source tools, programming libraries and operating systems
Closing date: 25 October 2013
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 [email protected]. Please do not submit your application to this mailbox.
The CSIR gives preference to candidates who meet the job requirements and who will add to the cultural and gender diversity of the organisation. 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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