COUNCIL FOR SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (CSIR) VACANCIES

 
COMPUTATIONAL LINGUIST: VOICE COMPUTING
 
About the job:
The CSIR has a vacancy for a Computational Linguist in the Voice Computing Research Group within the Next Generation Enterprises and Institutions Cluster. The incumbent will be responsible to  undertake research in computational linguistics (CL) with a focus on human-computer interaction (HCI) with systems, products, services and tools relating to human language technology (HLT) in a Research and Development (R&D) environment; covering the end-to-end HCI workflow of requirements elicitation and analysis, solution design and testing, user evaluation and feedback, with the aim to support the commercialisation of voice computing (VC) products and services. This position is based in Pretoria.
For more information about the cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/nextgen-enterprises-and-institutions.
 
Key responsibilities:

• Manage research on Computational Linguist and Human-Computer Interaction;
• Analyse, design, develop, implement and evaluate new and/or legacy user experience and usability methodologies to ensure new solutions address user needs and to inform business decisions pertaining to VC products and services, following an agile (iterative) approach;
• Lead the elicitation of detailed requirement specifications, business requirement specifications, functional and non-functional requirements, and the development of use cases, personas, and user stories;
• Guide research and development projects relating to CL and HCI with the VC domain, guides troubleshooting of problems, and directs the implementation of projects, according to best practice;
• Direct the integration of various areas of CL and HCI-related research to develop new tools and technology and improve existing tools and technology;
• Conduct various forms of both qualitative and quantitative research, including questionnaires/surveys, interviews, focus groups, concept/prototype testing, A/B testing, and others, with both users and clients/stakeholders. Identifies and recruits’ participants for research. Builds and manages user panels as required. Analyses and presents research findings;
• Collaborate with HCI and natural language processing (NLP) team members, product owners, development teams, and other stakeholders to design and deliver on research needs and influence the user experience, maximize technology capabilities, and deliver on business goals;
• Work with HCI and NLP team members and supports project team members through input on technical aspects, advice, guidance, and coaching;
• Support new avenues of knowledge application in VC. Contributes to proposals for internal/external clients which source research funding;
• Liaise with clients and other stakeholders to ensure that the outcomes of projects meet the needs of the stakeholders;
• Understand and respond to the needs and requirements of clients;
• Manage a portfolio of R&D projects, often integrating approaches across several fields of research or disciplines. Assist in developing a human-computer interaction (HCI) research strategy for the research group.

 
Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in computational linguistics, linguistics, computer science, human-computer interaction (HCI), human-centered design (HCD) or related fields with at least one year experience in designing and executing research and/or projects, CL/HCI experience will be advantageous.
• Experience in the following will be advantageous:
  • Research on CL systems, voice systems, machine learning or artificial intelligence-driven systems;
  • Specialised HCI software tools, including prototyping tools.
• Experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative user research.
• Knowledge of the following is required/will be advantageous:
  • Wireframing and prototyping software (such as Balsamiq);
  • Scripting language such as Python;
  • African language linguistics;
  • Desktop and/or mobile user interface design processes and methodologies;
  • Information architecture and/or user experience design;
  • User testing processes;
• Evidence of successful and impactful research in the field of CL/HCI by the applicant.
• Evidence of ongoing application of new/improved CL/HCI-related methodologies or tools.
• Familiarity with NLP toolkits such as NLTK.
• Working in a CL/HCI team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research ethics.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact efficiently with diverse teams of people (end-users, clients, researchers, developers and engineers).
• Strong analytical skills
• All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

 
 
Closing date: 30 June 2023
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
 
For more info, please email us at Recruitment03@csir.co.za. 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.

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RESEARCH GROUP LEADER: COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
 
About the job:
The CSIR has a vacancy for a Research Group Leader: Command and Control Systems in the Command Control and Integrated Systems Impact Area within its Defence and Security Cluster. The incumbent will be responsible for the provision of strategic and technical leadership to the research group, including people management, business development, financial sustainability, and operations management. This position is based in Pretoria.
For more information about the Cluster and Impact Area, please visit: https://www.csir.co.za/defence-and-security and www.csir.co.za/command-control-and-information-warfare respectively.
 
Key responsibilities:

• Contribute to strategic investment goal setting and development of RDI strategy;
• Implement the research, development and innovation (RD&I) strategy for the Impact Area;
• Lead (and enable others in RG to lead) researchers and engineers;
• Promote a culture of science, engineering and technology (SET) excellence and provide RDI leadership of multiple disciplines;
• Contribute to the Command-and-Control Systems for industry and/or service delivery relevant within national and international standing that is directed at cutting edge offerings.
• Propose and/or contribute to the strategic investment plan and implement Parliamentary Grant, Contract Research and Development and other grant-funded projects;
• Develop and implement a business plan for operation, sustainable growth, impact and robustness of RG (including strategy, goals, mission, HR, finances, technology transfer, IP and commercialization);
• Assume leadership in the RG’s provision of integrated capability technical solutions to capability development projects and client programmes;
• Deeply understand the needs for integrated capability management solutions within the impact area to industry by integrating sector knowledge in multi-dimensional research and development programs in order to deliver industry aligned RDI;
• Manage the development of technology roadmaps, , to enable key offerings of the Research Group to remain relevant and effective;
• Ensure staff development, strategic Human Capital Development and effective teaming;
• Ensure a well-balanced cutting edge ICM SET capability (aligned staff, development strategies using software best practices);
• Ensure productivity and quality SET outputs are achieved;
• Deliver on all KPIs of the area and ensure that all outputs are achieved, including transformation, profit and loss, quality, health, safety and environment as per agreed targets;
• Implement and comply with appropriate financial, business systems requirements, including operational approvals;
• Network with peers in the fields expertise within and outside the CSIR;
• Deliver, through the Research Group, software solutions to Command and Control Systems
• Provide technical support on business development and participate in client interactions;
• Facilitate effective participation of Research Group in a portfolio of projects executed within the Capability Management Area, by managing software resource assignments and utilizing senior team members to lead teams while ensuring growth of people through projects;
• Manage projects through planning of appropriate processes and policies to ensure Intellectual Property (IP) protection and technology transfer;
• In collaboration with the Business Development and Commercialization portfolio: 
  • Drive the transfer of technology and solutions design to industry/user environment;
  • Package technologies for commercialisation or develop an “investment ready business” through financial modelling market assessment and business plan development.

 
Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Master’s degree in electronic, computer engineering or computer science with at least ten years’ experience in systems and software development processes, of which five years should be in the defence capability engineering experience including concept development and experimentation; and development of software within the defence and security environment with a preference in at least two of the following fields:
  • Systems Engineering;
  • Simulation modelling and decision support;
  • Situational awareness system and operational command centre development;
  • Software Engineering;
  • Systems Integration;
  • Knowledge of military capability, and capability-based planning principles and application in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF).
• Knowledge of decision support systems design and implementation;
• Sound experience in managing a team of multi-disciplinary professions;
• Proven track record in project management and research project leadership;
• Ability to provide thought leadership and high level conceptualisation;
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams;
• Business Development and financial acumen;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills;
• Conflict management skills;
• Decisiveness and action orientation;
• Appropriate national and international RDI networks;
• An understanding of the research to market ‘innovation’ value chain.

 
 
Closing date: 29 June 2023
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
 
For more info, please email us at Recruitment03@csir.co.za. 
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 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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SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER: EXTENDED REALITY (XR)
 
About the job:
The CSIR has a vacancy for Senior Software Developer: Extended Reality (XR) in the Emerging Digital Technologies for fourth Industrial Revolution (EDT4IR) Research Centre within the Next Generation Enterprises and Institutions Cluster. The incumbent will be responsible for designing, prototyping and implementing solutions that incorporate XR components to deliver an impactful and novel solution to stakeholders and clients. This position is based in Pretoria.
For more info about the impact area or cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/nextgen-enterprises-and-institutions.
 
Key responsibilities:

• Lead, conceptualise, design and implement novel XR based solutions;
• Remain well-versed in new developments in the XR domain to identify new avenues for research and development;
• Supervise/mentor junior staff in the area(s) of expertise;
• Generate and contribute towards science engineering and technology (SET) activity targets and outputs (reports, guidelines, system requirements, peer-reviewed publications, technology and software packages, etc.);
• Understand and interpret client requirements to contribute to user requirement analysis and/or well-articulated project proposals;
• Remain current in field of expertise with respect to new approaches in tools, methods or technologies;
• Participate in external task teams or committees in relevant domains;
• Participate and engage in relevant XR communities to grow networks and capabilities.

 
Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer/electronic engineering, information technology or related field to augmented reality with at least five years’ experience in 3-Dimensional (3D) modelling or extended reality;
• An Honours or Master’s degree will be advantageous;
• All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA);
• Experience in User Interface (UI) and User eXperience (UX) design concepts;
• Experience in 3D modelling and game development using platforms and tools such as Blender, Unity, Unreal, etc, would be advantageous;
• Experience in 3D and XR JavaScript libraries would be advantageous;
• Demonstrated skills in analytical thinking, flexibility and adaptability, investigative thinking, teamwork, self-management, and systems level thinking;
• Knowledge and exposure to Project Management;
• Ability and experience to supervise/mentor/develop junior staff;
• Expertise in developing event-driven systems.

 
 
Closing date: 28 June 2023
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
 
For more info, please email us at Recruitment03@csir.co.za. 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.
 
 

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SENIOR/PRINCIPAL RESEARCHER – CLIMATOLOGIST
 
About the Job:
The CSIR has a vacancy for a Senior/Principal Researcher: Climatologist in the Climate and Air Quality Modelling research group within the Smart Places Cluster. The incumbent will be responsible for dynamical and statistical analysis of the regional and global climate model simulations performed by the group, for both present-day and future climate, with the purpose of enhancing the understanding of African circulation dynamics. The incumbent will also be responsible for a research focus on the improvement in climate change projection systems and the downscaling of both seasonal forecasts and climate change projections, towards generating tailor-made prediction/projection products that benefit end-users. The evaluation of model forecast skill (seasonal time scale) and the reliability of projections of future climate change will be key components of the incumbent’s work. This position is based in Pretoria.
 
About the Group:
The CSIR Smart Places Cluster’s Climate and Air Quality Modelling research group conducts research into understanding the changing planet, by providing insights into the drivers, variability, trends and changes of the Earth system as it relates to the African continent. Gaining this understanding involves numerical modelling of the climate system as well as modelling the impacts of climate variability and change on various sectors (e.g., agriculture, forestry, water, ecosystem services, air quality and environmental health). This modelling is critical both regionally and as a contribution to the global community. Climate modelling activities include short-range weather forecasting; seasonal forecasting; the projection of global and regional climate change and paleo-climate simulation.
The research group typically engages in large multi-disciplinary projects, which are often focused on finding adaptation solutions that will make it feasible for South Africans, and Africans, to live and thrive within a changing climate system. Climate and application modelling are therefore performed at spatial and time scales that can directly inform adaptation studies.
For more info about the cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/smart-places
 
Key responsibilities:

• Lead the research group’s development of improved seasonal forecast and decadal-predictability systems;
• Develop and apply dynamical and statistical downscaling procedures of seasonal forecasts and climate simulations to obtain predictands such as streamflow and crop yield;
• Study the dynamics of Southern African inter-annual and decadal variability under present-day and future forcings;
• Act as the interface between climate modelling specialists and application modellers within the CSIR and other institutions;
• Lead proposal writing in the fields of climate change and climate variability in the active pursuit of CSIR contract research;
• Mentor and formally supervise the post-graduate research of candidate-researchers and researchers within the research group.

 
Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Doctoral degree in meteorology/climatology or related field with at least five years’ experience in the analysis of four-dimensional climate model simulations and observed/reanalysis data sets;
• Must also have at least five years’ in the calculation of climate statistics and statistical model verification;
•  Knowledge of clustering techniques based on methods such as Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Self-Organising Maps (SOMs) will be a particular advantage;
• Experience in the use of process-based models and statistical approaches for regional downscaling of climate simulations and seasonal forecasts to predictands such as crop yield and streamflow;
• Experience in scientific programming (preferably Fortran, C, Python or R) and data manipulation and visualisation (e.g. in GrADS and GIS environments);
• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems;
• A recent and extensive publication record in the fields of southern African climate variability, climate change, seasonal forecasting and related downscaling techniques;
• Demonstrable skills in the communication of climate science to the general public, stakeholders and policy makers;
• Demonstrable experience and success in attracting R&D funding and the successful management of research projects;
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with others in a research group;
• Demonstrable experience of participation and preferably leading of client projects in climate science and areas of application.

 
 
Closing date: 28 June 2023
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
 
For more info, please email us at Recruitment01@csir.co.za. Please do-not send your applications 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 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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PRINCIPAL ENGINEER: CONTROL SYSTEMS
 
About the job:
The CSIR has a vacancy for a Principal Engineer: Control Systems in the Aeronautics Systems Impact Area within the Defence and Security cluster. The incumbent will be responsible to develop hardware and software solutions towards the autonomous flight of unmanned aircraft. This position is based in Pretoria.
For more info about the Cluster and Impact Area, please visit: https://www.csir.co.za/defence-and-security and https://www.csir.co.za/aeronautics-systems
 
Key responsibilities:

• Lead the specification, design, development, integration, and test of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) Guidance navigation and control (GNC) systems;
• Design and develop customized systems for fully autonomous flying platforms;
• Integrate hardware for fixed-wing and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL platforms;
• Optimize control algorithms for robust autonomous flight;
• Prepare and present analysis and testing results to support formal and informal design reviews;
• Develop firmware in support of autonomous flight;
• Perform flight testing of aerial platforms;
• Collaborate and interact with a multidisciplinary team (systems, structural, aeromechanics, payload, etc.);
• Assist program manager in developing program plans;
• Provide mentorship to junior staff and supervise technical work;
• Develop and lead the development of simulation software tools supporting autonomous flight;
• Perform software in the loop and hardware in the loop (SIL & HIL) testing and simulation;
• Implement systems engineering and systems thinking practices;
• Communicate with relevant stakeholders (PMs, line management, senior management).

 
Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Master’s degree in robotics, mechatronics, aerospace, mechanical engineering or related fields with at least eight years’ experience in the design and development environment, of which three years’ should be in each of the following:
  • Programming using C, C++ or Matlab;
  • Object-orientated software engineering;
  • Robotics Research and Development (R&D) or a related field; 
• A Doctoral degree in mechatronics, mechanical, aerospace engineering, robotics, or computer science will be advantageous;
• Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills, including the publication of technical outputs;
• Knowledge and/or experience in the following will be advantageous:
  • Good understanding of the sensors, actuators, and algorithms contributing to aerial autonomy;
  • Ability to fuse multiple sensor data and real-time control with state estimation methods (e.g. Extended Kalman Filters);
  • Previous experience in closed-loop control, computer vision, and state estimation
  • Experience in conducting research and a publication record;
  • Software development in the field of robotics;
  • Understanding of communication protocols: MAVLINK, MAVROS, UDP, UART, USB, I2C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RF, CAN;
  • Applied knowledge of using Pixhawk flight controller, PX4 / ardupilot firmware, mission planner or similar.

 
South African citizenship and security clearance are required for this position.
 
 
Closing date: 27 June 2023
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
 
For more info, please email us at Recruitment03@csir.co.za. 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.
 

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PRINCIPAL SECURITY SYSTEM ENGINEER
 
About the job:
The CSIR has a vacancy for a Principal Security System Engineer in the Defence and Security Cluster.  The incumbent will be responsible to design enterprise and technical systems that will secure infrastructure and the enterprise against physical security threats with innovation as the threats evolve. This position is based in Pretoria.
For more information about the CSIR and cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/ and https://www.csir.co.za/defence-and-security respectively.
 
Key responsibilities:

• Perform security risk assessments (threats, hazards and vulnerabilities);
• Develop security operational concepts that address the security risks;
• Develop and provide  policy inputs;
• Design system architectures for realising the security operational concepts;
• Oversee the implementation of a physical security system;
• Validate the implemented physical security system;
• Facilitate the elicitation of requirements and communication of results;
• Mentor internal teams/individuals on security design;
• Author technical security documents and papers;
• Manage staff and budget.

 
Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Bachelor of Engineering degree in industrial/electronics/computer/mechanical engineering or related fields with at least fifteen years’ engineering experience, which includes the following:
  • Ten (10) years in systems; and
  • Five (5) years in security and risk assessment
• A Master’s degree or a relevant security qualification/accreditation will be an added advantage.
• Experience in Model-based systems engineering, using tools such as CORE or Genesys, and security technologies will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of systems engineering is fundamental as supported by strong systems thinking skills.
• Facilitation and communication skills, both verbal and written across technical and non-technical audiences;
• Basic research abilities;
• Good MS Office skills;
• All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

 
South African Citizenship is necessary, as a Security Clearance is required for this position.
 
 
Closing date: 26 June 2023
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
 
For more info, please email us at Recruitment03@csir.co.za. 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.
 
 

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
 
About the job:
The CSIR has a vacancy for a Business Development Manager (BDM) in the Aeronautic Systems (ASYS) impact area, within the Defence and Security Cluster. The incumbent will be responsible to provide overall leadership for business development, commercialisation, stakeholder management and strategic Research and Development (R&D) programmes, to the impact area and undertake business development to secure sales as per business plan targets. This position is based in Pretoria.
For more info about the Cluster and Impact Area, please visit:https://www.csir.co.za/defence-and-security and https://www.csir.co.za/aeronautics-systems
 
Key responsibilities:
Business Development Leadership

• In collaboration with the Divisional Business Development and Commercialisation Manager, Cluster Manager, Stakeholder Relations Manager and IAM, lead the business development strategy for Aeronautic Systems illustrating strategic fit to the Impact Area, Division and CSIR strategy;
• Support the Business Development and Commercialisation Manager with national and international business development opportunities;
• Demonstrate cross impact Area business development supported by contribution to revenue targets of the impact area;
• Lead technical teams in client interactions and integrate sector knowledge in multi-dimensional research and development;
• Integrate technical teams in client interactions (requirement analysis and solution development and delivery);
• Facilitate and drive regular client stakeholder engagement including post project evaluation with the impact area manager to understand the use of testing and research results for clients’ decision support and value add;
• Manage the scoping, costing of proposals, negotiate terms and conditions including securing orders;
• Guide the customer/partner definition and specification of capabilities/products/services required within a five to ten years’ horizon;
• Provide impact and value assessments of strategic direction decisions/recommendations/alternatives;
• Capacitate the advancement, packaging and securing of contracts for research, development and innovation opportunities that arise from cluster engagements with stakeholders;
• Synthesise industry challenges into the capabilities development areas necessary to formulate and develop solutions in the mining cluster.

Strategic research and development programs

• Develop business-aligned research development and innovation programs;
• In collaboration with Impact Area SET Leadership and Cluster Leadership, perform detailed requirement analysis for client solutions;
• Define program, scope and objectives, deliverables, schedule, financial risk, resource, interdependency, and integration management;
• Align technology/capability roadmaps to strategic plans;
• Manage key collaborators and align relevant sector/industry players, and other National Systems of Innovation players.

Financial sustainability

• Contribute to securing revenue for the impact area, in collaboration with Cluster Leadership, Impact Area SET Leadership as well as Business Development and Commercialisation;
• Oversee program implementation, ensuring programs deliver impact and value to all stakeholders;
• Program oversight in terms of schedule, deliverables, financial, risk and relationship management;
• Anticipate, identify, and provide mitigating strategies for business/strategy/technology risks in collaboration with Operations;
• Negotiate terms and conditions of contracts in collaboration with Cluster Manager, Impact Area Manager as well as Business Development and Commercialisation;
• Establish sufficient cluster capacity for contract R&D;
• Manage the sales register and assessment of the sales position for the cluster;
• Manage the recovery of outstanding Invoices to maintain a healthy cash flow;
• Diversify income streams of the Impact Area as per agreed targets;
• Drive business development in the private and public sectors, with health pipeline of opportunities.

Performance Management

• Drive overall business development KPIs for the cluster, including overall revenue, sales pipeline, relationships, and contracts secured etc.
• Implement performance management processes within the cluster executed according to policy planning timelines;
• Drive project management to ensure timely delivery of projects on schedule and budget;
• Responsible for internal and external client satisfaction as per agreed targets;
• Manage the drafting and negotiation of contracts and agreements (IP licensing, revue sharing and contract R&D, etc.) in collaboration with the Commercialisation Manager;
• Develop a robust pipeline of business leads to ensure financial sustainability and growth.

Relationship Management

• Develop and facilitate national and international stakeholder network to broaden and deepen contract R&D program impact opportunity;
• Ensure project delivery to client-to-client satisfaction;
• Engage stakeholders on a strategic level, understanding their internal and external environments and their strategic response;
• Maintain awareness of business development opportunities for CSIR wide customer base; where relevant refer opportunities to relevant Clusters and Divisions.

 
Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or technology domain with at least five years’ experience in aeronautic, mechanical, research, development and/or engineering or technology organisation.
• A Masters’ degree in relevant science or engineering domain, Master of Business Administration (MBA) or post-graduate business development qualification will be an added advantage.
• Must have experience in the following:
  • Contract management
  • Commercialisation
  • Systems engineering
  • Project management
  • Process management
  • Capability development
  • Marketing of capabilities
  • Market analysis
• Demonstrate success in business development.
• Evidence of solid domain expertise in:
  • Armscor, South African National Defence Force, South African Police Services and;
  • System Engineering processes
• Evidence of high-level stakeholder management, and industry domain related networks.
• Track record in the formulation and securing of contract R&D contracts to the value of at least R20 million in the short term and grow sales in line with the impact area’s strategy roadmap.
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder-liaison skills.
• Competence in:
  • Business acumen
  • Financial management
  • Enterprise risk management
  • Domain technical knowledge and know-how
  • Complexity management
  • Strategy implementation
  • Dealing with abstract concepts.  

 
South African citizenship and security clearance are required for this position.
 
 
Closing date: 25 June 2023
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
 
For more info, please email us at Recruitment03@csir.co.za. 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.
 
 

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QUALITY COORDINATOR X1
 
About the job:
The CSIR has a vacancy for a Quality Coordinator in the SHEQ Portfolio. The incumbent will be responsible for implementing and promoting a culture of Quality throughout the Smart Society Division. This will be undertaken through the management of Quality systems, with relevant monitoring, review and evaluation activities aimed at the adoption of good business practices and mitigating related risks in the various competency areas and SET, operational and business excellence. In line with the following Management Systems: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, GLP & ISO 17025, this will in turn facilitate the continued compliance of organisational strategies, policies, procedures and practices to relevant Quality standards, current best practices, and regulatory frameworks. This position is based in Pretoria.
 
Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate and monitor activities aimed at ensuring the implementation and maintenance of the Quality management system and the continued improvement practices of Quality best practice principles;
• Review existing procedures for improvement to the latest quality standards and best practices;
• Facilitate benchmarking of various business and operational processes and ensure these are aligned for consistency;
• Develop, implement and maintain standard operational procedures to ensure uniform standards are applied across the organisation;
• Provide administrative support of the quality management system, including but not limited to document control and record keeping;
• Facilitate the capacity building of the divisional personnel on operational procedures, standards & Quality Management principles;
• Investigate and facilitate the resolution of quality related non-conformities;
• Responsible for the generation of divisional quality management reports;
• Collaborate with cross functional teams on the implementation and improvement of business management system tools to ensure continued effectiveness, efficiency and that the system is capable of supporting compliance requirements to all applicable standards including but not limited to ISO 9001, 17025, GLP, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and the regulatory frameworks;
• Conduct and facilitate Quality promotions and awareness campaign activities through various communication platforms;
• Identify and consolidate relevant communication and awareness requirements through analysis of data emanating from the feedback mechanisms in use within the institution and incorporate them into relevant programmes;

 
Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management with a minimum of five years’ experience in the field.
• Experience and exposure in the fields of computing, settlements, transport systems, logistics, and laboratories with related engineering qualification viz. civil, chemical, electrical, mechanical, industrial engineering or IT.
• Experience in ISO 9001, ISO 17025, GLP and integrated SHEQ system, implementation and auditing;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills;
• Ability to handle large data sets and good report writing skills;
• Facilitation skills
• Customer centric approach to problem solving;
• Ability to correctly analyse trends and data and develop appropriate interventions;
• Computer literacy as an advanced user;
• General knowledge of CSIR research fields and research methodology;
• Basic understanding of the SANAS accreditation and certification process;
• Exposure to project management will be an added advantage.

 
 
Closing date: 23 June 2023
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
 
For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre at Recruitment02@csir.co.za. Please do not send any applications to this mailbox. It is for queries only.
 
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.
 
 

 
 
 
 
QUALITY COORDINATOR X1
 
About the job:
The CSIR has a vacancy for a Quality Coordinator in the SHEQ Portfolio. The incumbent will be responsible for implementing and promoting a culture of Quality throughout the Advanced Chemistry and Life Sciences Division. This will be undertaken through the management of Quality systems, with relevant monitoring, review and evaluation activities aimed at the adoption of good business practices and mitigating related risks in the various competency areas and SET, operational and business excellence. In line with the following Management Systems: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, GLP & ISO 17025, this will in turn facilitate the continued compliance of organisational strategies, policies, procedures and practices to relevant Quality standards, current best practices, and regulatory frameworks. This position is based in Pretoria.
 
Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate and monitor activities aimed at ensuring the implementation and maintenance of the Quality management system and the continued improvement practices of Quality best practice principles;
• Review existing procedures for improvement to the latest quality standards and best practices;
• Facilitate benchmarking of various business and operational processes and ensure these are aligned for consistency;
• Develop, implement and maintain standard operational procedures to ensure uniform standards are applied across the organisation;
• Provide administrative support of the quality management system, including but not limited to document control and record keeping;
• Facilitate the capacity building of the divisional personnel on operational procedures, standards & Quality Management principles;
• Investigate and facilitate the resolution of quality related non-conformities;
• Responsible for the generation of divisional quality management reports;
• Collaborate with cross functional teams on the implementation and improvement of business management system tools to ensure continued effectiveness, efficiency and that the system is capable of supporting compliance requirements to all applicable standards including but not limited to ISO 9001, 17025, GLP, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and the regulatory frameworks;
• Conduct and facilitate Quality promotions and awareness campaign activities through various communication platforms;
• Identify and consolidate relevant communication and awareness requirements through analysis of data emanating from the feedback mechanisms in use within the institution and incorporate them into relevant programmes;

 
Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Management with a minimum of five years’ experience in the field.
• Qualification or exposure in the fields of either Chemistry, Health Sciences, Food Sciences or Agricultural sciences.
• Experience in ISO 9001, ISO 17025, GLP and integrated SHEQ system, implementation and auditing;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills;
• Ability to handle large data sets and good report writing skills;
• Facilitation skills
• Customer centric approach to problem solving;
• Ability to correctly analyse trends and data and develop appropriate interventions;
• Computer literacy as an advanced user;
• General knowledge of CSIR research fields and research methodology;
• Basic understanding of the SANAS accreditation and certification process;
• Exposure to project management will be an added advantage.

 
 
Closing date: 23 June 2023
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
 
For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre at Recruitment02@csir.co.za. Please do not send any applications to this mailbox. It is for queries only. 
 
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.
 
 

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RESEARCHER: ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
 
About the job:
The CSIR has a vacancy for a Researcher: Engineering Geologist in the Transport Infrastructure Engineering (TIE) Impact Area within the Smart Mobility Cluster. The incumbent will provide expertise in road pavement construction material. This position is based in Pretoria.
For more information about the impact area and cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/smart-mobility.
 
Key responsibilities:

• Undertake research in road construction materials such as, road pavement construction materials testing methods, soil forming processes, transportation geotechnics including slope stability, rock weathering and alteration, surface and groundwater movement related to pavement drainage, petrology and petrography including clay mineralogy and chemical stabilisation processes;
• Collect data and produce engineering geological reports
• Conduct field data collection, processing, and interpretation, geotechnical drilling and sampling, logging, drilling oversight, geotechnical engineering analyses, geophysical data acquisition, laboratory data analysis, and report preparation;
• Mentor junior researchers;
• Identify and manage research opportunities in order to secure external contracts;
• Conceptualise, lead and deliver on multi-disciplinary/ multi-agency projects and programmes;
• Write and review research proposals, research reports, client reports and peer-reviewed publications;
• Prepare reports, guidelines or other documents aimed at disseminating the results and outcomes of projects.

 
Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Master’s degree in engineering geology with at least five years’ field experience in soil profiling, borrow pit location and investigation, material sampling, etc;
• A Doctoral degree will be advantageous;
• Three years’ experience in road pavement construction material;
• Registered professional scientist or engineer would be an added advantage;
• Good understanding of transport and the built environment domains in South Africa;
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills;
• Ability to work in a methodical manner is essential;
• Ability to do strategic stakeholder interaction at all levels;
• Excellent business management skills (i.e. budgeting, establishing networks, excellent people skills, etc);
• Ability to present ideas, concepts, plan and procedures;
• Excellent people management skills (i.e. mentorship, coaching diversity and diversity management);
• Demonstrated track record of the ability to work accurately, independently and efficiently.

 
 
Closing date: 23 June 2023
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
 
For more info, please email us at Recruitment01@csir.co.za. Please do-not send your applications 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.
 
 

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QUALITY COORDINATOR
 
About the job:
The CSIR has a vacancy for a Quality Coordinator in the SHEQ Portfolio. The incumbent will be responsible for implementing and promoting a culture of Quality throughout the Advanced Production and Security Division. This will be undertaken through the management of Quality systems, with relevant monitoring, review and evaluation activities aimed at the adoption of good business practices and mitigating related risks in the various competency areas and SET, operational and business excellence. In line with the following Management Systems: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, GLP & ISO 17025, this will in turn facilitate the continued compliance of organisational strategies, policies, procedures and practices to relevant Quality standards, current best practices, and regulatory frameworks. This position is based in Pretoria.
 
Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate and monitor activities aimed at ensuring the implementation and maintenance of the Quality management system and the continued improvement practices of Quality best practice principles;
• Review existing procedures for improvement to the latest quality standards and best practices;
• Facilitate benchmarking of various business and operational processes and ensure these are aligned for consistency;
• Develop, implement and maintain standard operational procedures to ensure uniform standards are applied across the organisation;
• Provide administrative support of the quality management system, including but not limited to document control and record keeping;
• Facilitate the capacity building of the divisional personnel on operational procedures, standards & Quality Management principles;
• Investigate and facilitate the resolution of quality related non-conformities;
• Responsible for the generation of divisional quality management reports;
• Collaborate with cross functional teams on the implementation and improvement of business management system tools to ensure continued effectiveness, efficiency and that the system is capable of supporting compliance requirements to all applicable standards including but not limited to ISO 9001, 17025, GLP, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and the regulatory frameworks;
• Conduct and facilitate Quality promotions and awareness campaign activities through various communication platforms;
• Identify and consolidate relevant communication and awareness requirements through analysis of data emanating from the feedback mechanisms in use within the institution and incorporate them into relevant programmes;

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Management with a minimum of five years’ experience in the field.
• Experience and exposure in the fields of mining, manufacturing, defence and security with related engineering qualification viz. electrical, mechanical or industrial engineering.
• Experience in ISO 9001, ISO 17025, GLP and integrated SHEQ system, implementation and auditing;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills;
• Ability to handle large data sets and good report writing skills;
• Facilitation skills
• Customer centric approach to problem solving;
• Ability to correctly analyse trends and data and develop appropriate interventions;
• Computer literacy as an advanced user;
• General knowledge of CSIR research fields and research methodology;
• Basic understanding of the SANAS accreditation and certification process;
• Exposure to project management will be an added advantage.

 
 
Closing date: 23 June 2023
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
 
For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre at Recruitment02@csir.co.za. Please do not send any applications to this mailbox. It is for queries only. 
 
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.
 
 

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SENIOR RESEARCHER: PAVEMENT ENGINEERING AND MATERIALS
 
About the job:
The CSIR has a vacancy for a Senior Researcher: Pavement Engineering and Materials in the Transport Infrastructure Engineering Impact Area of Smart Mobility and specifically in Pavement Design and Construction (PDC) research group. The group plays a leading role in road construction materials design, characterisation and assessment, pavement design, road rehabilitation design and analysis methods, forensic studies and monitoring long-term performance of roads, and transfer of processes and technologies for the design, construction and maintenance of roads.
For more information about the cluster, kindly visit https://www.csir.co.za/smart-mobility for more information.
 
Key responsibilities:

• Provide scientific leadership to staff in the research group by means of an excellent grasp of the field and by ensuring quality scientific outputs and the professional development and transformation of the group’s scientific capacity;
• Promote a culture of scientific excellence in terms of both quality and delivery;
• Lead the research in the validation of innovative/alternative/new materials for use in road construction; 
• Networking ability both nationally and internationally, and proven networks within all aspects of transport infrastructure design, construction, maintenance and rehabilitation;
• Proven contract and project management experience on medium to large-scale projects, preferably involving multi-disciplinary research and development, both in South Africa and international;
• Lead the development, application and transfer of processes and technologies for the design, construction and maintenance of roads;
• Lead research conducted by the group whilst conducting Heavy Vehicle Simulator (HVS) testing on specific roads;
• Mentor and coach junior engineers and other professionals in the research group.

 
Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Masters degree in civil engineering (pavement engineering) or material sciences; with a minimum of five years experience in the following fields related to road engineering/sciences:
  • materials and modelling:
  • asphalt technology
  • performance assessment and modelling
  • construction and maintenance
  • risk and vulnerability assessment
  • forensic investigation
  • procurement/contractual models
  • infrastructure funding alternatives
  • asset management
  • sustainability science (circular economy)
• Excellent report-writing skills;
• Track record of research outputs published in peer-reviewed journals, books or conference proceedings;
• Effective communication skills (oral, written and presentation), including excellent communication in English;
• Skills in staff motivation and performance management;
• Analytical skills with a problem-solving, solution-seeking orientation;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Computer literacy and experience in using standard software packages; programming skills will be an advantage;
• All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

 
 
Closing date: 22 June 2023
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
 
For more info, please email us at Recruitment01@csir.co.za. Please do-not send your applications 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.
 
 

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INTERNSHIP: MASTERS OR DOCTORAL STUDENTSHIP
(EARTH SYSTEMS SCIENCE:  OCEAN AND CLIMATE)
 
About the Internship-Studentship:
The CSIR annually offers linked Internship-Studentship opportunities through the Southern Ocean Carbon-Climate Observatory (SOCCO), an interdisciplinary programme hosted by Smart Places. These opportunities are in a range of disciplines that address the research needs of earth systems science with a focus on the oceans, which includes research in oceanography, physics, marine biology, chemistry, mathematics, statistics, computer science, and engineering. Interns need to perform over the internship period in order to  qualify for the Masters or doctoral studentship programme, apply for an NRF bursary and gain admission to a university.  These opportunities will be based in Cape Town.
For more information about SOCCO please http://www.socco.org.za
 
Focus area:
Ocean Biogeochemistry: The impact of microbes on carbon export:  What is the role of particle content, sinking rates and microbial composition and activity in dictating carbon export and transfer efficiency from the surface oceans to the interior.
 
Requirements:

• An Masters degree in biogeochemistry, microbiology, oceanography, marine biology or other transferable/relatable degrees;
• Basic  coding experience (e.g. Matlab / Python) will be advantageous; 
• Willingness to spend multiple weeks on research vessel performing independent field work in the Southern Ocean 
• Effective communication skills (oral, written and presentation);
• Be independent and able to work under pressure.

 
Applicants must attach the following documents:

• Copies of academic results (including the latest academic results or transcript);
• Copies of tertiary qualifications and ID;
• CV (highlighting relevant skills and experience) and cover letter (explaining why this internship and associated scholarship programme is of interest)

 
 
Closing date: 22 June 2023
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
 
For more info, please email us at Recruitment01@csir.co.za. Please do-not send your applications 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.
 
 

SENIOR RESEARCHER: PAVEMENT ENGINEERING AND MATERIALS
   
About the job:
The CSIR has a vacancy for a Senior Researcher: Pavement Engineering and Materials in the Transport Infrastructure Engineering Impact Area of Smart Mobility and specifically in Pavement Design and Construction (PDC) research group. The group plays a leading role in road construction materials design, characterisation and assessment, pavement design, road rehabilitation design and analysis methods, forensic studies and monitoring long-term performance of roads, and transfer of processes and technologies for the design, construction and maintenance of roads.
For more information about the cluster, kindly visit https://www.csir.co.za/smart-mobility for more information.
 
Key responsibilities:

• Provide scientific leadership to staff in the research group by means of an excellent grasp of the field and by ensuring quality scientific outputs and the professional development and transformation of the group’s scientific capacity;
• Promote a culture of scientific excellence in terms of both quality and delivery;
• Lead the research in the validation of innovative/alternative/new materials for use in road construction; 
• Networking ability both nationally and internationally, and proven networks within all aspects of transport infrastructure design, construction, maintenance and rehabilitation;
• Proven contract and project management experience on medium to large-scale projects, preferably involving multi-disciplinary research and development, both in South Africa and international;
• Lead the development, application and transfer of processes and technologies for the design, construction and maintenance of roads;
• Lead research conducted by the group whilst conducting Heavy Vehicle Simulator (HVS) testing on specific roads;
• Mentor and coach junior engineers and other professionals in the research group.

 
Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Masters degree in civil engineering (pavement engineering) or material sciences; with a minimum of five years experience in the following fields related to road engineering/sciences:
  • materials and modelling:
  • asphalt technology
  • performance assessment and modelling
  • construction and maintenance
  • risk and vulnerability assessment
  • forensic investigation
  • procurement/contractual models
  • infrastructure funding alternatives
  • asset management
  • sustainability science (circular economy)
• Excellent report-writing skills;
• Track record of research outputs published in peer-reviewed journals, books or conference proceedings;
• Effective communication skills (oral, written and presentation), including excellent communication in English;
• Skills in staff motivation and performance management;
• Analytical skills with a problem-solving, solution-seeking orientation;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Computer literacy and experience in using standard software packages; programming skills will be an advantage;
• All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

 
 
Closing date: 22 June 2023
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
 
For more info, please email us at Recruitment01@csir.co.za. Please do-not send your applications 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.

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MAINTENANCE PLANNER
 
About the job:
The CSIR has a vacancy for Maintenance Planner in the Facilities Management and Security Services (FM&SS)Portfolio. The incumbent will be responsible to provide maintenance and technical services work through job scoping, resource allocation, procurement of materials and services and ensure implementation of works timeously. To use the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), asset register and maintenance tasks to ensure all equipment is maintained to requirements. To monitor and generate reports on maintenance performance for presentation during planning and scheduling meetings with maintenance supervisors and Management. The position is based in Pretoria.
 
Key responsibilities:

• Implementation of maintenance strategies and developing maintenance procedures
• Utilize latest Maintenance Management tools to ensure effective maintenance of all assets.
• Proactively manage communication and relationships with all customers. Act as liaison between customers and FM&SS staff on FM&SS related issues
• Apply the latest maintenance safety technologies to ensure best-in-class maintenance safety performance and statutory compliance.
• Develop detailed work packages from preventive maintenance routine (PMR) findings and corrective maintenance activities for all maintenance teams.
• Analyse and screen corrective maintenance (CM) job cards and burning maintenance issues for opportunities to perform root cause failure analysis to prevent future failures. Coordinate root cause analysis.
• Attend to procedural and equipment issues that arise and require engineering evaluation and direction to improve specific maintenance procedures.
• Analyse spare parts inventory requirements and continuously improve inventory control.
• Compiling of weekly reports for presentation and discussion at planning and scheduling meetings to assist supervisors with backlog management.
• Implement FM&SS’s procurement requirements for spares, materials, and outsourced work.
• Update maintenance tasks per asset to capture any changes and improvements and ensure job cards from the CMMS always have current information.

 
Qualifications, skills and experience:

• National Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering with at least three years Maintenance Planning experience.
• Supervision of skilled maintenance trades,
• Good organizational skills,
• Experience in analysing trends in performance parameters, 
• Computer literacy, and
• Knowledge and experience in use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) will be advantageous.

 
 
Closing date: 21 June 2023
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
 
For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre at Recruitment02@csir.co.za. Please do not send any applications to this mailbox. It is for queries only. 
 
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.

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MASTER’S STUDENTSHIP: 5G AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
 
About the job:
The CSIR has a vacancy for a Master’s Studentship: 5G and Energy Efficiency in the Spectrum Access and Management Innovation research group within the Next Generation Enterprises and Institutions (NGEI) Cluster. The incumbent will be responsible for undertaking research and development in 5G and Energy Efficiency. This position is based in Pretoria.
For more information about the cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/nextgen-enterprises-and-institutions.
 
Research area:
The research and development in this studentship focus on novel methods, models and solutions to enhance the efficiency of energy utilisation in the fifth generation (5G) and beyond wireless networks. The following are some of the research focus areas:

• Considering energy efficiency in open Radio Access Network (RAN);
• Radio Access Network (RAN) slicing from the energy consumption perspective;
• Towards energy-efficient 6G Radio Access Networks;
• Energy and cost savings with antennas for 5G and beyond;
• An energy cost perspective in optimising wireless coverage in rural areas; and
• Energy versus physical layer security in 5G and beyond.

 
Key responsibilities:

• Plan and prepare a research proposal on a topic aligned with the research area. The proposal is to be approved by both the CSIR and the university;
• Prepare a written literature overview of the current state-of-the-art relevant to the research area;
• Perform original research to solve the open research problem that the student identified in his/her proposal;
• Produce sufficient quality and quantity of peer-reviewed research publications based on the research topic;
• Compile the Masters’ thesis and defend the work successfully;
• Contribute to extra activities that may be outside the scope of the Masters’ research, as per the needs of the research group. The amount of such work shall be limited to 20% of the total time.

 
Qualifications, skills and experience:

• An Honour’s degree in electronic/computer engineering, computer science, or a related/relevant field.
  • All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA);
  • Aggregate university grade of 75% or above;
• Knowledge of telecommunications systems, wireless communications systems, software-defined radios, networks and mobile networks will be advantageous;
• Understanding of and experience in electronic circuits and especially radio frequency/microwave/mm-wave design will be advantageous;
• Strong analytical skills including good mathematical and statistical ability; knowledge of signal and digital signal processing, MIMO and coding will be advantageous;
• Must be computer literate and have good programming skills, preferably in C/Python; knowledge of coding in Matlab or Octave or related engineering/mathematical software packages will be advantageous;
• Knowledge of and experience in Open-Source development tools and an understanding of the Linux OS will be advantageous;
• Knowledge in 5G and other generations of mobile networks (e.g., 4G) will be advantageous;
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to interact efficiently with diverse teams of people.

 
Applicants must attach the following documents:

• An abstract of research statement/philosophy (maximum two pages) that highlights the problem statement, research questions, research objectives and expected outputs/outcomes/impact of the research;
• Certified copies of the applicant’s latest academic results or transcript;
• Certified copies of tertiary qualifications;
• Curriculum vitae;
• If applicable, proof of registration from the university or a confirmation letter from the university supervisor that she/he is willing to be involved in the candidate supervision around a topic within the research areas.

 
 
 
Closing date: 21 June 2023
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
 
For more info, please email us at Recruitment03@csir.co.za. 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.