The CSIR has an In-service Training opportunity at the International Convention Centre. The programme aims to expose students to the work environment and provide them with workplace experience required to fulfill their qualification. This position is based in Pretoria.

About the centre:

The CSIR ICC is a dedicated, purpose-built convention center catering for the medium-sized convention market hosting over 600 local, national and international conferences and other types of events annually.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage switchboard by answering and directing calls;
• Assist with signage;
• Manage the reception desk of the ICC;
• Manage the reservations office (this includes filing, events coordination, bookings and other administration duties);
• Welcome all clients and delegates at the centre;
• Capture information of all delegates feedback and client evaluation forms;
• Conduct annual quality management reviews;
• Provide customer relations services to day visitors;
• Update sales call database;
• Conduct research and sales calls.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Currently enrolled for a three year qualification in hospitality management (must have completed two years’ theoretical component of the qualification);
• An outstanding academic record for the two years of study;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work flexible hours in a dynamic environment would be an advantage;
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office);
• Language proficiency (English spoken and written);
• Ability to pay attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to be systematic;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Good time management skills.

All applications must be accompanied by the following documents:

• Motivational letter
• CV
• Academic records

To apply for this In-service Training opportunity at the CSIR CLICK HERE

Closing date: 15 June 2018

PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.

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Key responsibilities:

• Serve visitors at the entrance by welcoming, directing, announcing and providing programme information to ensure a positive experience;
• Answer calls and handle general enquiries;
• Direct Knowledge Commons queries to Events Practitioner;
• Direct Audio Visual requests to the Audio Visual team;
• Schedule Knowledge Commons operations meetings and Advisory Panel meetings;
• Take minutes;
• Receive and distribute newspapers and journals;
• Assist with printing requirements for visitors/guests
• Sign for mails, parcels and deliveries;
• Organise refreshments for Knowledge Commons;
• Log calls related Knowledge Commons matters;
• Perform other tasks as required by the Knowledge Commons Team

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Grade 12 qualification, studying towards a National Diploma in Office Administration
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Excellent organizational skills
• Customer service attitude
• Verbal and numerical skills
• Attention to detail
• Team player
• Goal oriented and deadline driven

To apply for this Administrative Assistant In-service Training Opportunity at the CSIR CLICK HERE

Closing date: 20 August 2017

PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.

For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on 012 841 4774 or email us at [email protected]

The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed 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 to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.

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Key responsibilities:

• Sourcing services photographer/s to take pictures  and maintain stock of images of the Centre to be used in marketing material
• Source suppliers for marketing and public relations material.
• Maintaining brand catalogue and assist with maintaining record of all advertising and press coverage.
• Planning and implementation of events and other promotional activities
• Preparation of exhibition stand for trade shows.
• Monitoring and managing brand application and compliance on all material visible to clients in the following:

o   Food station signage;

o   Telephones for client use;

o   Venue signage; and

o   E-mail signatures.

• Record keeping of advertisements and checking of proofs
• Maintaining library of copies of industry publications.
• Maintaining and updating content of ICC website and third party internet adverts
• Promotions e.g. annual year planner, regular Facebook and twitter updates
• Source information on publications for advertising
• Maintain database and provide report as input to Marketing & Sales Plan.
• Create awareness of industry trends and innovative marketing methods to contribute to marketing & sales plan e.g. social network e-Marketing.
• conceptualising and write press release a monthly basis
• Assist in conceptualising and implementing CSIR projects.
• Media monitoring for ICC mentions.
• Monthly stock take of marketing material and internal communication e.g. update canteen bulletin boards regularly.
• Assist with other marketing and public relations functions as and when required.

Qualifications and skills:

• Studying towards a three year tertiary qualification in marketing or public relations.
• Good writing skills.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Good understanding of brand application.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Time management skills
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.

Candidates meeting the stipulated requirements and who are interested in these posts should submit their CVs, motivation letters and academic records.

Closing date: 7 June 2015

To apply for this opportunity CLICK HERE NOW

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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The CSIR ICC in-service training programme aims to expose students to the work environment for a period of 6 months with workplace learnership in fulfillment of their National Diploma.

Key responsibilities:

Reception

• Print follow up report from Rendezvous (booking system)
• Pull enquiry sheets & files for follow up
• Place in relevant Event Coordinator’s tray
• File documents
• Make copies of event sheets

Reservations Office

• General assistance with events (i.e. obtaining quotes for décor, flowers etc.)
• Attend event sheet meeting
• Check venues (as per event sheet) with Event Coordinator
• Meet, greet & orientate clients with Event Coordinator
• Assist Reservations Office Manager with updating and/or correcting client information on Rendezvous (booking system)

Sales

• Assist Sales Manager:  New Business with registering CSIR ICC on Government and other procurement databases and do research of databases CSIR ICC is not yet registered with.
• Assist Sales Manager:  New Business with updating sales calls databases
• Conduct research to find contact details of event organisers in the different market segments.

Customer Relations

• Hand out client evaluation forms to all organizers in the morning
• Follow up with clients in the afternoon to collect these forms
• Capture the data for the monthly Client & Delegate Feedback report
• Collect all delegate feedback forms from reception for data capture
• Walk around and talk to clients & delegates during tea/lunch breaks with CRM
• Compile daily comments for a weekly feedback report
• Attend weekly event sheet meetings
• Sift out all VIP information from the event sheet and inform relevant parties thereof
• Sift any shuttle / transport requirements from the event sheet and book shuttle services accordingly

Qualifications and skills:

• The minimum education qualification will be the completion of at least two years’ theoretical component of a national diploma in hospitality management or events management.
• An outstanding academic record for the two years of study.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work flexible hours in a dynamic environment would be an advantage

Candidates meeting the stipulated requirements and who are interested in these posts should submit their CVs, motivation letters and academic records.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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 [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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The CSIR ICC in-service training programme aims to expose students to the work environment for a period of 6 months with workplace learnership in fulfillment of their National Diploma.

Key responsibilities:

Food beverage

• Wash, wash dishes and general kitchen cleaning
• Prepare salads, desserts, cold canapés and starters
• Prepare and cook vegetable dishes, and starches
• Prepare and cook casseroles, sauces, roasts, & grills, cocktails
• Order, receive & issue stock, stock take and stock data input.
• Ensure that all food requirements for events are met according to set standards.

Banqueting

• Set up banquets
• Set up houseman ship and meeting venues.
• Do banqueting waiter and drink service.
• Responsible for bar service, stock control, procedures, billing systems and cash registers.
• Do function recons/Bev Stocktaking/Planning/Event Supervision andEquipment stock take.

Qualifications and skills:

• The minimum education qualification will be the completion of at least two years’ theoretical component of a national diploma in hospitality management or events management.
• An outstanding academic record for the two years of study.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work flexible hours in a dynamic environment would be an advantage

Candidates meeting the stipulated requirements and who are interested in these posts should submit their CVs, motivation letters and academic records.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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 [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.

(c) Copyright rests solely with the CSIR. All rights reserved.

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The unit has a number of positions for outstanding undergraduate students in the following competency domains:

• Aeronautic systems;
• Command control and information warfare;
• Landwards sciences;
• Optronic sensor systems;
• Radar and electronic warfare; and
• Technology for Special Operations.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, plan and execute experiments under supervision.
• Assist in test set-ups.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safety practicesin-depth analysis and objective interpretation of data under supervision.
• Contribute to writing reports and manuscripts.
• Contribute to presenting data in a poster format or orally.
• Perform operational responsibilities including, infrastructure, equipment, GLP and SHE.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• The minimum education qualification will be the completion of at least two years’ theoretical component of a national diploma or a Bachelor’s degree in engineering & P1 with completed academic subjects.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of theory with the ability to apply knowledge.
• A strong work ethic (e.g. accountability and reliability) and the ability to work under supervision within a dynamic team environment.
• The following competencies are critical for this position:

o    Innovation;

o    Sound technical knowledge;

o    Integrity and lateral thinking ability; and

o    Knowledge and appreciation of a cross-disciplinary project team environment.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to contribute across the boundaries imposed by classical scientific disciplines.
• Strong interpersonal skills involving the ability to work effectively cross-functionally and cross-culturally.

Closing date: 30 April 2014

TO APPLY CLICK HERE

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.

(c) Copyright rests with the CSIR. All rights reserved.

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