NMISA is offering undergraduate bursaries at a recognised South African University. Upon completion, the bursars will be required to work one year for every year sponsored at NMISA. Successful graduates will follow an exciting career at NMISA in the Science of Accurate Measurement (Metrology). NMISA is the custodian of the South Africa national measurement standards, thus you will be working closely with experts on the realisation of the International System (SI) units in the Electricity & Magnetism division.

Bursaries are offered in the following fields of study:

• Engineering degree (Electrical, Electronic or Mecha-Electronics)
• BSc Physics

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
· BSc degree, majoring in Physics and Mathematics with an average final year Physics mark of at least 65%
· Mathematical and statistical knowledge and subjects.
· Computer literate in MS Office
· Knowledge of optics/lasers/photonics will be an added advantage

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The successful candidate will be provided with photometric and/or radiometric projects that are aligned
to the laboratory’s needs to meet the requirements of their Honours degree.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities and competencies:
· Strong attention to detail and deadline conscious
· Enthusiastic and self-motivated
· Strong verbal and written reasoning
· Good writing skills and fluency in English and required (reading comprehension)
· Good planning and organising skills with an analytical approach to work tasks
· Compliant in order to follow organisational and laboratory rules such as policies and procedures
· Honesty and ethical behaviour is of the utmost importance when delivering on assigned tasks within the NMISA
· Ability to function within a team to achieve a common goal

THE BURSARY INCLUDES
The full costs of registration and tuition, residence fees and an allowance for study material and prescribed books. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to gain work experience at NMISA during vacations. Preference will be given to candidates who are willing to advance their studies beyond an Honours degree.

Please note:
The NMISA subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be
given to candidates who meet the requirements and who will add to the cultural and gender diversity of the organisation.

Interested and suitably qualified persons may forward:
· complete the bursary application form obtained from our website; www.nmisa.org
· a CV
· copies of qualifications and full academic record.
· copy of ID
to hr@nmisa.org or fax 086 266 5529.

Closing date for applications: 10 April 2015

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. By applying for this bursary at the NMISA, the
applicant understands, consents and agrees that the NMISA may solicit a credit and criminal report from a
registered credit bureau and/or the SAPS in relation to positions that require trust and honesty and/or entails the
handling of cash or finances and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualifications and employment history.

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The Organic Analysis Laboratory has an opportunity for post-graduate studies in the certification of reference materials. The laboratory is currently involved in characterization and validation work for the SI-traceable, accurate value-assignment of multiple mycotoxins in maize. Matrix reference materials are used by routine testing laboratories to assess the accuracy of their analytical methods and in proficiency testing schemes.

(1) MSc Chemistry

Subject area: Analytical (Organic) Chemistry: The development of a maize reference material, using various sample preparation and instrumental analysis techniques, including liquid chromatography – tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) and liquid chromatography coupled to UV and fluorescence spectrophotometric detectors (LC-UV/FLD).

Minimum requirements

BSc HONS (Chemistry or Biochemistry) with experience or in-depth knowledge of instrumental analysis (liquid chromatography and/ or mass spectrometry) and extraction techniques such as liquid-liquid extraction and solid phase extraction. Academic qualifications should have a minimum achievement level of 60%.

Tuition fees will be covered by the NMISA and the successful student will receive R 120 000 per annum.

Please note: The NMISA subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates who meet the requirements and who will add to the cultural and gender diversity of the organisation.

How to apply

Interested and suitably qualified persons may forward a comprehensive CV and scanned copies of qualifications as well as ID to Human Resources at hr@nmisa.org or fax (012) 841 2131.Clearly indicate which position you are applying for. Closing date for applications: 30 September 2013.

Only South Africa citizens will be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.

By applying for this position at the NMISA, the applicant understands, consents and agrees that the NMISA may solicit a credit and criminal report from a registered credit bureau and/or the SAP in relation to positions that require trust and honesty and/or entails the handling of cash or finances and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualifications and employment history.

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