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2017 Aurecon Vacation Work Programme

Editor — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 23:05:15 +0000

Choosing a career path as an undergraduate can be challenging. While you may have an interest in a particular area, you sometimes don’t know which path to follow until you’ve had some practical work experience. In our vacation programme, you will be placed in a technical field of your choice (where possible) for approximately three weeks to gain experience in that field and help you decide if it is right for you. The vacation programme is open to students currently studying towards a qualification in any of the following: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geotechnical & Geological Engineering.

In our vacation programme you can:

Get a real taste of what it’s like to work at Aurecon and in your chosen field of study
Earn some money during your holidays
Work on real projects in a supportive environment
Learn from and partner with experienced professionals and current graduates
Start building your professional network
Get a feel for whether a graduate position at Aurecon is right for you

Aurecon’s vacation programme coincides with university holiday period, so students typically start after their exam period in November/December/January. At the end of the experience, we give our vacation students structured feedback on their performance to assist in their professional development.

How to apply?

To apply for the 2017 Vacation Work Programme at Aurecon CLICK HERE

Closing date: 29 September 2017

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CSIR 2017 Vacation Work (Various science & engineering fields)

Editor — Wed, 24 May 2017 22:33:21 +0000

The CSIR has Vacation Work opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate (Honours) students. The vacation work programme is designed to provide students with experience and understanding of research and development and the implementation thereof in projects. The programme is spread across various fields, with a strong focus in science, engineering, technology and mathematics.

What are the requirements?

In order to be considered, you should meet the following minimum requirements:

A bachelor degree		A bachelor’s degree		Honours degree in		Bachelor of
in engineering in		in the following		the following fields:		Technology in the
the following fields:		fields:				following fields:
•	Electrical;	•	Computer Science;	•	Biomedical	•	Biochemistry;
•	Aeronautical;	•	Applied Mathematics;		Engineering;	•	Chemistry;
•	Biomedical;	•	Biomedical;	•	Industrial Engineering	•	Physics
•	Electronic;	•	Chemistry;	•	Electronic;	•	Chemical Engineering
•	Computer;	•	Information	•	Computer	•	Mechanical
•	Mechatronic;		Technology;		Engineering;		Engineering;
•	Mechanical;	•	Information Systems	•	Computer Science;	•	Metallurgical
•	Metallurgical;	•	Material Science				Engineering;
•	Industrial;	•	Biochemistry;
•	Computer;	•	Physics;

How to apply?

Should you be interested and are studying towards either of the qualification, please email your CV and academic records to [email protected] with your name and surname, position title and full field of study on the subject line, (e.g. John Smith: Vacation Work: Reference No: BEng: Electrical).

To view this advert as the original PDF click here

Closing date: 31 May 2017

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CSIR Vacation Work in Data Science for Impact and Decision Enhancement (Various study fields)

Editor — Mon, 22 May 2017 21:51:27 +0000

The CSIR in collaboration with Department of Science and Technology (DST) has Vacation Work opportunities in the field of data science and its associated entrepreneurial activities. The vacation work programme is designed to provide students with experience and understanding of research, development and the implementation thereof in projects with a strong focus in science, engineering, technology, innovation and mathematics. Applications are invited from candidates that are either currently studying towards or have completed a Bachelors in engineering, science, commerce or arts with majors in computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, economics, entrepreneurship, public policy, graphic design and journalism. These opportunities are based in Pretoria.

About the programme:

The DSIDE programme is an intensive twelve week program (4 weeks in June/July and 8 weeks in December and January) that places students into multi-disciplinary teams working on real world problems from ICT-related fields.

Mentors from the CSIR data science practitioner community will provide guidance and support on all projects. The goal of the DSIDE programme is to give students an opportunity to solve a real problem in a real context and to give partners an opportunity to tap the skills and ingenuity of a student team. Some problems have been solved under the visual analytic framework with the goal of letting the data tell the story of “What happened”, “Where”, “How”, “When” and the “Value” of the insight. Teams will comprise of technical expertise, entrepreneurial expertise and public policy expertise for a truly interdisciplinary approach. Problems will come from domains such as education, social media, transportation, logistics, energy, smart urban development, government policy making, etc.

Qualification requirements:

Currently enrolled third, fourth and honours year students studying towards a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, commerce or arts with majors in computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, economics, entrepreneurship, public policy, graphic design and journalism with good academic standing;
Ability to identify patterns, solve problems, have an analytic mind and hardworking;
Strong software development skills;
All applications must be accompanied by the following documents:
- Certified copies of tertiary qualifications.
- Certified copy of the latest academic record.
- Certified copy of Identity Document
- Copy of CV (1 page highlighting past experiences and academic work related to the position).

Applicants must be South African citizens.

Should you meet the above requirements, please email your CV to [email protected] with your name and surname, position title and reference number on the subject line, (e.g. John Smith: Vacation Work: Reference No: 308113).

Closing date: 29 May 2017

See this advert in pdf format at this link.

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Procter & Gamble Internships (June 2017 Vac) – Various fields

Editor — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 19:28:46 +0000

Are you currently studying towards a degree in any study field? Do you want to gain some real world work experience working with a company producing globally renowned products and brands during school vacations this June 2016? Procter & Gamble, the consumer goods company founded in 1837 in the United States by James Gamble and William Procter, and the producer of household brands such as Pampers, Oral-B and Gillete, is inviting applications from South African students who are seeking June 2017 vacation work for its June 2017 Vacation Work Internships, which are open to South African students studying towards a degree in any field. The vacation work internships will be based in Sandton, Gauteng for a period of between four and six weeks this June.

What are the requirements?

Be studying towards a bachelor’s degree in a field;
Be available to take part in vacation work at P&G’s office in Sandton this June;
Proven leadership experience and team work (e.g. University projects /societies, school projects, community projects, etc);
Be a logical, analytic and strategic thinker;
Have a good academic record;
Have strong interpersonal skills; and
Be innovative and have a passion for winning.

How to apply?

To apply for the Procter & Gamble Vacation Work Internships for 2017 CLICK HERE NOW

Closing date: 24 March 2017

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