The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Is Recruiting: Internship: Geoscience – South Africa
(Eighteen Months contract)
Key responsibilities:
Conduct literature review of previous research done locally and internationally within the field of geosciences and its applications aligned to the programme.
Assist and support Programme Managers with underground trials at various mine sites;
Engage with researchers and stakeholders involved within the programme projects;
Conduct research work/tasks related to technologies, as assigned by project leads/programme manager;
Write reports on processes and results;
Attend and present on results where required;
Perform general administrative tasks as required by project leads/programme managers;
Qualifications, skills and experience:
An Honours degree in BSc Geology/Geophysics;
Mineral Resource Management qualification will be an advantage;
Post graduate qualification will be an added advantage;
Experience within the mining environment will be an added advantage.
The following skills are required;
Self-motivated and a team player;
Analytical, numerical, methodical, innovative and results driven;
Willingness to learn and work under pressure;
Administrative skills (minutes taking, filing and research);
Pro-active and focused;
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
Good attention to details;
Ability to prioritise and have a good sense of urgency and accuracy;
Must have a valid Drivers Licence;
Must have clear/no criminal record;
All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
Short-listed candidates may be subjected to a prescribed medical test / assessment, as it is a requirement in the mining sector
Applicants must provide a detailed CV and an academic record.
Closing date: 07 June 2023
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
For more info, please email us at [email protected]. Please do-not send your application to this mailbox, it is only for inquiries.
The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualification 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.
