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CSIR Environmental Management Internships

Editor — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 23:20:47 +0000

The CSIR has an Internship opportunity for an Intern in Management Services who will assist with operational efficiency, effectiveness and implementation of the Environmental Management System (EMS) in order to achieve compliance to ISO 14001:2015. This position is based in Pretoria.

Key responsibilities:

Under supervision of the Environmental Manager; the Intern will assist with the following:

• Implement EMS requirements according to planned arrangements;

• Monitor and report on the implementation progress in the unit(s);

• Assist with waste management audits and inspections;

• Manage corrective and preventive action(s) ensuring that all related actions are duly implemented at all relevant areas;

• Update and report on CSIR’s energy, water and waste statistics;

• Facilitate environmental training (waste management, environmental awareness and induction.) for CSIR employees;

• Develop monthly environmental topics as per the environmental calendar and post on intraweb;

• Collect and consolidate waste information for operational unit’s inventory

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A national diploma in environmental management or natural science. A Bachelor’s degree would be advantageous;

• Knowledge in ISO 14001:2015 standard;

• Exposure to 14001;

• Presentation skills;

• Good written and oral communication skills.

Should you meet the above requirements, please email your CV to [email protected] with your name and surname, position title and reference number in the subject line, (e.g. John Smith: Internship – Environmental Management: Reference No: 307209)

Closing date: 03 October 2016

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Environmental Assessment Practitioner Internships | CSIR

Editor — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 08:22:24 +0000

The CSIR has vacancies for Environmental Assessment Practitioner Interns. The purpose of these roles is to work closely with experienced Environmental Assessment Practitioners (EAP) in applying a range of environmental assessment and management skills, including environmental impact assessment; environmental management plans; strategic environmental assessment; as well as related skills such as environmental audits and due diligence; monitoring and evaluation; sustainability frameworks; and sustainability reporting. These positions are based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

For more info about the department, please visit: http://www.csir.co.za/cas/cas_index.html

Your responsibilities will include:

Work together with colleagues to develop our environmental assessment and management capabilities, through developing networks, growing our business and building new competencies;
Coordinate and manage environmental studies, from the proposal and negotiation phases through to public consultation, information collation, report writing and communication of findings, under supervision of a senior EAP;
Conduct independent investigations as well as integrate information from across disciplines;
Travel regularly both within South Africa and possibly to other African countries.

What are the requirements?

An Honours degree in environmental science or any field related to sustainable development such as geography, conservation ecology, planning or environmental engineering. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage;
A keen and critical grasp of national and international developments regarding development and sustainability issues, for example, pertaining to agriculture, infrastructure development, renewable energy and climate change;
Knowledge of environmental legislation, institutional structures, and environmental assessment and management practice in South Africa and possibly also other developing countries;
Experience in application of scientific analytical research methodology, as verified through for example, publication of papers, conference proceedings or book chapters;
Capability in conducting independent investigations as well as integrating information from across disciplines;
A valid South African Code B driver’s licence.

How to apply?

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: Internship Environmental Assessment Practitioner Ref No: 306205).

Closing date: 11 January 2016

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

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

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Occupational Health Safety & Environment Graduate Trainee Programme | VW SA

Editor — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 21:17:15 +0000

Are you a graduate in any of the following engineering disciplines: Environmental Health or Environmental Sciences? Are you looking for graduate training opportunity? One of South Africa’s most sought-after car makers, Volkswagen (VW), is inviting applications from information Environmental Health and Environmental Sciences graduates for its 2015 Graduate Trainee internship programme. The successful candidates will be based at Volkswagen operations in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape. Applications are invited from graduates with a university degree, national diploma / post-graduate degree/ diploma in Environmental Health or Environmental Sciences.

What are the requirements?

Have a degree/national diploma in Environmental Health or Environmental Sciences or higher;
Be a South African citizen;
Above average academic performance; and
Leadership potential.

How to apply?

TO APPLY CLICK HERE

Closing Date: 15 August 2014

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