COUNCIL FOR SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (CSIR) VACANCIES

 
 
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that undertakes research, development, localisation and diffusion of technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
 
CHIEF RESEARCHER: SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY INNOVATION
 
About:
The CSIR has a vacancy for a Chief Researcher: Synthetic Biology Innovation in the Synthetic Biology and Precision Medicine Centre within Advanced Chemistry and Life Sciences Division. The incumbent will be responsible to provide technical leadership and give strategic direction in the development of a bio-foundry to accelerate the delivery of products in support of a national drive to localise the production of high-value products for health and other industrial applications.   This position is based in Pretoria, South Africa.
For more info about the CSIR and the Cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/ and https://www.csir.co.za/nextgen-health respectively.
 
Key responsibilities:

• Support the Advanced Chemistry and Life Sciences Division in developing and implementing a clear strategy in synthetic biology research for the benefit of health and other industries;
• Design and implement an original joint CSIR South African National Research Foundation Innovation Chair in Synthetic Biology program to generate impact within South Africa and internationally;
• Build a sustainable synthetic biology innovation and bio-foundry lab capability, ensuring that appropriate infrastructure and supporting structures are established;
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to develop and execute Design–Build–Test–Learn (DBTL) cycles for prioritised products and processes;
• Lead and deliver technical deliverables that are necessary for design, optimization, and/or commercialization of products/outputs;
• Guide and supervise senior researchers, postdoctoral fellows, doctoral and master’s students, strategically create human capital development pipelines through industry and university collaboration;
• Attract and retain suitably qualified staff to drive the Centre’s programs, and take an active role in the development, mentoring, and coaching of the team, work actively to enhance the diversity of the Centre, and play a lead role in attracting, developing, and retaining talent;
• Mobilise funding resources from diverse income streams to support the Centre’s research, development and innovation programs;
• Lead development of collaborative research and innovation networks with universities and industry partners locally and internationally;
• Drive knowledge dissemination through publication of research innovations in high impact journals, conference presentations, popular articles, and books, and provide thought leadership on the subject matter;
• Lead and contribute to the development of new and adapted technologies for licencing, patenting, and transfer to new and existing industries;
• Manage projects and programs effectively, delivering outputs on budget and time;
• Create commercialization opportunities for synthetic biology innovation through industry engagement locally and internationally;
• Drive joint technology development programs with industry locally and internationally;
• Participate in the national discourse and strategy discussions in synthetic biology.

 
Qualifications, skills, and experience:

• A Doctoral degree in biomedical sciences, biochemistry, synthetic biology, microbiology, molecular biology or related fields with at least fifteen years’ experience in research and development in synthetic biology innovation, preferably in academia and/or industry, of which ten years should be in managerial capacity including project and program management;
• Advanced knowledge and expertise in synthetic biology, with focus on microbiology, molecular biology, bio-foundry, and biotechnologies;
• Must be an internationally recognized expert, with a strong research, innovation and human capital development output track record, extensive publication and innovation record, minimum of H score of twenty-five (25);
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Attract and successfully supervise postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows;
  • Implement joint technology development programs with industries;
  • Generate IP and to commercialize innovation;
  • Mobilise financial resources from diverse funding sources;
• Appointed at the level of Associate Professor or full Professor, benchmarked nationally.
• Good communications and interpersonal skills.

 
 
Closing date: 31 July 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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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
 
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT
 
About the job:
The CSIR has a vacancy for an Enterprise Architect in the ICT Services portfolio. The incumbent will be responsible to define, refine and manage the Business, Information Systems and Technology domain architectures (business, process, information, data and application and technology) within the overall business so that the CSIR’s strategic objectives are enabled through cost-effective, scalable and functionally complete systems. In addition, the job is to provide thought leadership in the appropriate use of technology, Information Systems architectures, and industry standards adoption.  This position is based in Pretoria.
 
Key responsibilities:

• Analyse enterprise business context (trends and business strategy), as well as change requirements in other enterprise architecture (EA) viewpoints, to derive the Enterprise Information Systems Architecture (EISA) future state. This includes defining the requirements, principles and models that guide technology decisions for the enterprise;
• Conduct Enterprise Architecture Reviews in line with the CSIR EA Framework and architecture methodology;
• Develop and present business cases to acquire appropriate technologies that will realise the EISA;
• Define high-level migration plans to address the gaps between the current and future state, ensuring that it is in sync with the IT budgeting process;
• Develop, direct and influence enterprise information technology implementation roadmaps to enable the achievement of the business strategic objectives and to align and meet the Enterprise Vision Architecture;
• Lead the analysis of the current technology environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement. In addition, lead the analysis of information systems and market trends to determine their potential impact on the enterprise as well as on the EISA;
• Oversee information systems implementation and modification activities, particularly for new or shared solutions. Design or approve enterprise and solution architectures. Consult on application development projects to harmonise systems with the EISA and identify when it is necessary to modify the EISA to accommodate immediate or future project needs;
• Oversee and facilitate the research, evaluation and selection of hardware and software technology and product standards, as well as the design of standard configurations in order to ensure alignment to the EA principles and to realise the Enterprise Architecture Vision;
• Identify the organisational impact (for example, on skills, processes, structures and culture) and financial impact of the EISA so as to ensure the effective and sustainable implementation of the EISA;
• Govern and develop documentation relating to EISA design and analysis work to ensure compliance to the EA framework and visibility of the current and future state architectures;
• Understand, advocate and augment the business and ICT strategies — and, more specifically, EA development and service delivery. Be prepared to sell the overall EA process, its outcome and ongoing results, and to lead the communication or marketing activities needed to ensure EISA success and use;
• Assist with designing the governance activities associated with ensuring EISA compliance;
• Define metrics to measure and demonstrate EISA value.

 
Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in computer science/engineering, information technology or CSIR industry application;
• The following certifications will be an added advantage:
  • TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework);
  • ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library);
  • COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies);
  • Project Management;
  • SOA (Service-Oriented Architecture);
• Five to Eight years in experience and a proven track record in ICT of which a minimum of;
  • Two to four years in an ICT supervisory position;
  • five years in design and implementation of ICT solutions and/or Enterprise Architectures experience, with a strong knowledge of application development, middleware, and database management;
  • Two to Four years in application architecture design;
  • Two years in business architecture/business requirements design;
  • One to Two years in data architecture design;
• Exposure to multiple, diverse technical configurations, technologies and processing environments;
• People management;
• Project management.
• Understanding industry standards and regulations;
• Communication and engagement with senior executives influencing stakeholder acceptance of appropriate ICT solutions; 
• Knowledge of and competence in the provision of ICT Strategy services including:
  • Knowledge of components of a holistic Enterprise Architecture;
  • Ability to translate business needs into Enterprise Architecture requirements;
  • Knowledge of international information security standards;
  • Technical knowledge of the software development lifecycle, data management related ICT infrastructures and standards in the data sciences related disciplines;
  • Ability to contrast the design options’ benefits and provide a recommendation;
  • Creativity and innovation with the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment;
  • Ability to balance the long-term and short-term implications of individual decisions;
  • Ability to remain neutral towards technology, vendor and product choices, as well as to be more interested in results than in personal preferences;
  • Solid experience, knowledge of project portfolio management, associated methodologies and application thereof;
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement processes, process control and enhancement.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills;
  • Knowledge of various systems development models and frameworks.

 
 
Closing date: 31 July 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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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
 
EXECUTIVE CLUSTER MANAGER: MANUFACTURING (FIVE - YEAR CONTRACT)
 
About the Job:
The CSIR has a vacancy for an Executive Manager in the Manufacturing Cluster within the Advanced Production and Security Division. The incumbent will be responsible to drive leadership, strategy development and implementation for the Manufacturing cluster, in line with the CSIR Strategy. This position is based in Pretoria.
 
For more info about the CSIR and cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za and https://www.csir.co.za/manufacturing-cluster respectively.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the domain cluster;
• Lead strategy development and implementation of all cluster strategies, business development and commercialisation, operations and programmes;
• Ensure financial sustainability by being accountable for Cluster revenue, profit and loss and income stream diversification as per agreed targets;
• Drive investment in strategic capabilities of Cluster for current and future competitiveness;
• Accountable for tracking delivery of Cluster programmes against key milestone and mitigate in case of shortfall (budget / cost / capacity);
• Accountable for risk management, implementation of effective financial and non-financial controls within the cluster;
• Internal and external stakeholder engagement and communication / relations;
• Establish RD&I programs that impact most effectively and efficiently on the biggest opportunities (and bottlenecks) for industrial development and competitiveness improvement in Cluster’s target industries and the related capabilities; 
• Align the core capabilities of the cluster with designated or relevant industries (in line with CSIR Strategy and Mandate) that lead to high impact business opportunities in the form of commercialization of technologies, improvement of industrialization systems, services, strategic relationships, and collaborations that translate into sustainable business for the Cluster;
• Attain strategic partner status with key Manufacturing enterprises, private sector bodies and public sector entities that enable or drive industrial rejuvenation, creation of new industries and growth of the manufacturing sector in designated industries as determined by the CSIR with the condition that this increase sustainability of the Cluster;
• Operational effectiveness of the Cluster underpinned by consistent performance management, good corporate governance as articulated through relevant dynamic legal framework, proactive compliance to SHEQ rules and regulations, living the CSIR values and persistent drive to attain the CSIR Vision through the Mission;
• Sustained profitability and growth of the cluster while meeting or exceeding key performance indicators that contribute towards the CSIR’s shareholder impact;
• Create of the research, development and innovation ecosystem with the required expertise, infrastructure, industry relevant know-how and other attributes that give rise to the cluster becoming a vibrant ecosystem that produces marketable innovative solutions, industrialised technologies and increased royalty income, among other success factors;
• Advanced discrete/assembled product industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, Electrotechnical, Medical devices and equipment, Industrial Machinery, and others. Engineered Materials, 4IR enabled manufacturing processes and manufacturing equipment, Future Production Systems, 4IR based industry transformation, supply chain integration, external and internal logistics, end-to-end digital engineering, Product Life Management (PLM), product development and concurrent engineering.

 
Qualifications, experience and skills:

• A Master’s Degree in a manufacturing-related engineering qualification (mechanical, industrial, electronics, and mechatronics);
• A Doctoral degree would be an added advantage;
• Business Management qualification will be an added advantage; 
• At least eight years’ senior management experience in manufacturing research, development innovation (RDI) and commercialisation in industry or leading Research and Technology Organisation (RTO);
• Demonstrated track record of strategy development and implementation in manufacturing;
• Demonstrated business development and commercialization in the manufacturing sector;
• Demonstrated application of a systems approach in manufacturing;
• Demonstrated experience of modernization, digitisation of factories, and manufacturing processes exploiting 4IR technology opportunities;
• Deep manufacturing industry experience;
• Demonstrated experience in advanced materials, parts fabrication, assemblies, product development, factory optimisation, supply chain optimisation;
• Demonstrated experience of people management, project management and organisational development;
• Proven track record of managing minimum annual budget of R100 million linked to RDI initiatives in industry or leading RTO;
• Proven track record of successful IP commercialisation;
• Excellent communicator with strong business acumen;
• Evidence of high-level industry engagement and stakeholder management, manufacturing related networks;
• 4IR challenges and opportunities for RSA industry;
• Strategic Partnership Development;
• Deep understanding of industry needs, challenges;
• Understanding of the National System of Innovation as relevant to Manufacturing Industries.

 
 
Closing date: 31 July 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 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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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
 
EXECUTIVE MANAGER:  ADVANCED AGRICULTURE AND FOOD CLUSTER (FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT)
 
About the job:
The CSIR has a vacancy for an Executive Manager: Advanced Agriculture and Food Cluster. The incumbent will provide strategic direction, drive the leadership, strategy development and implementation, financial sustainability, capability development, performance, operations and governance within the Advanced Agriculture and Food Cluster in line with the trends and opportunities and needs of the agriculture, agroprocessing, food and related industries, and in alignment with the CSIR strategy, vision and mission. He/she will lead the research, development localisation, and commercialisation of technologies and knowledge solutions from a sound scientific and technological base. The incumbent will utilise market insights to inform our scientific and technological development and take our products and innovations to the market. The incumbent will also be accountable for in-depth stakeholder engagement in the private and public sectors in the advanced agriculture and food related industries. The incumbent will act as a role model, embracing and demonstrating the professional and ethical values and purpose of the CSIR. This position is based in Pretoria.
Key responsibilities:

• Lead and provide strategic direction to the Advanced Agriculture and Food Cluster;
• Drive alignment of the Advanced Agriculture and Food Cluster strategy with the trends, needs and opportunities of the agriculture, agroprocessing, food and related industries and other stakeholders;
• Account for the financially sustainability, profit and loss of the cluster;
• Ensure that cluster operations are managed effectively, and that there is timely and accurate reporting;
• Invest allocated grants guided by divisional priorities and CSIR strategy to effectively leverage income from other sources and to build strategic capabilities for current and future competitiveness of the advanced agriculture and food related industries;
• Maintain a balanced portfolio of research, development and commercialisation per divisional priorities and organisation vision;
• Drive collaboration with parties in the national system of innovation, and leading relevant parties globally;
• Account for cluster quality, health, safety and impact;
• Lead in-depth stakeholder engagement in industry and public sector;
• Ensure cluster compliance with all CSIR policies and relevant legislation;
• Live CSIR values; foster a culture of collaboration within and between divisions.

 
Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Doctoral degree in agriculture, biosciences, food, bioprocess engineering or related qualification. In addition, a business-related qualification will be an added advantage.
• At least five years senior management experience in a Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) and commercialisation industry or leading Research and Technology Organisation (RTO).
• Proven track record of managing minimum annual budget of R100 million linked to RDI initiatives in industry or leading RTO.
• Proven track record of successful IP commercialisation.
• Evidence of high-level stakeholder management, advanced agriculture and food industry related networks.
• Excellent communicator with strong, demonstrable business acumen; and
• Demonstrated experience of strong people management and organisational development skills.
• All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

 
 
Closing date: 31 July 2023
 
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 Recruitmentinfo@csir.co.za
 
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.

PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 

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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that undertakes research, development, localisation and diffusion of technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
 
EXECUTIVE MANAGER: CHEMICALS CLUSTER (FIVE - YEAR CONTRACT)
 
About the job:
The CSIR has a vacancy for an Executive Manager: Chemicals Cluster. The incumbent will provide strategic direction, drive the leadership, strategy development and implementation, financial sustainability, capability development, performance, operations and governance within the Chemicals Cluster in line with the trends and opportunities and needs of the chemicals, pharmaceuticals and related industries, and in alignment with the CSIR strategy, vision and mission. The incumbent will also be responsible for supervision of health innovations.  He/she will lead the research and development, localisation, and commercialisation of technologies and knowledge solutions from a sound scientific and technological base. The incumbent will utilise market insights to inform our scientific and technological development and take our products and innovations to the market. The incumbent will also be accountable for in-depth stakeholder engagement in the private and public sectors in the chemicals and related industries. The incumbent will act as a role model, embracing and demonstrating the professional and ethical values and purpose of the CSIR. This position is based in Pretoria.
 
Key responsibilities:

• Lead and provide strategic direction to the Chemicals Cluster;
• Drive alignment of the Chemicals Cluster strategy with the trends, needs and opportunities of the chemicals and related industries;
• Account for the financially sustainability, profit and loss of the cluster;
• Ensure that cluster operations are managed effectively, and that there is timely and accurate reporting;
• Invest allocated parliamentary grant guided by divisional priorities and CSIR strategy to effectively leverage income from other sources and to build strategic capabilities for current and future competitiveness of the chemicals and related industries;
• Maintain a balanced portfolio of research, development and commercialisation per divisional priorities and organisation vision;
• Maintain strategic oversight and guidance of research, development and overall operations of the Chemicals Cluster;
• Drive collaboration with parties in the national system of innovation, and leading relevant parties globally;
• Account for cluster quality, health, safety and impact;
• Lead in-depth stakeholder engagement in industry and public sector;
• Ensure cluster compliance with all CSIR policies and relevant legislation;
• Live CSIR values; foster a culture of collaboration within and between divisions.

 
Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Doctoral degree in chemistry or chemical engineering or related disciplines, with at least five years senior management experience in a Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) and commercialisation in industry or leading Research and Technology Organisation (RTO).
• A business qualification will be an added advantage. 
• Proven track record of managing minimum annual budget of R100 million linked to RDI initiatives in industry or leading RTO.
• Proven track record of successful IP commercialisation.
• Evidence of high-level stakeholder management, chemical and allied industry related networks.
• Excellent communicator with strong, demonstrable business acumen; and
• Demonstrated experience of strong people management and organisational development skills.
• All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

 
 
Closing date: 31 July 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.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 

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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
 
IMPACT AREA MANAGER: AGRO MANUFACTURING
 
About the job:
The CSIR has a vacancy for an Impact Area Manager in the Agro Manufacturing (AM) impact area, within Advanced Agriculture and Food Cluster. The incumbent will be responsible for the provision of strategic and technical leadership to the research groups, and including people management, business development, financial sustainability and operations management. This position is based in Pretoria.
For more information about the cluster visit: https://www.csir.co.za/advanced-agriculture-and-food
 
Key responsibilities:

• Provide and coordinate strategic leadership within the Impact Area;
• Develop, provide and motivate capacity to deliver on the Cluster’s strategy;
• Integrate complete solutions aligned with the focus of the Impact Area;
• Develop and implement appropriate components of Cluster research, development and innovation (RDI) strategy with specific sub-sectors and specific impacts;
• Contribute to strategic investment goal setting for the Cluster and development of an RDI strategy for the Impact Area;
• Drive and implement the business development and commercialisation strategy in collaboration with the Business Development and Commercialisation portfolio;
• Ensure high quality science, engineering and technology (SET) expertise and develop appropriate SET capacity and profiles;
• Drive and implement a business plan for operation, sustainable growth, impact and robustness of area (including strategy, goals, mission, HR, finances, technology transfer, Intellectual Property (IP) and commercialization);
• Manage RDI groups;
• Grow effective management of staff (effective utilisation of performance management systems);
• Ensure demographic transformation of the Impact Area;
• Lead strategic stakeholder interaction (internal and external);
• Establish and service strategic alliances (institutional) according to RDI strategy;
• Account for the financial sustainability of the Impact Area and attract funding;
• Propose and/or contribute to the strategic investment plan and implement Parliamentary Grant, other grant-funded projects and programmes;
• Ensure staff development and strategic Human Capital Development to advance individual staff through their research careers, and ensure alignment with the Industrial Development Focus and National Science strategy;
• Ensure implementation of quality initiatives;
• Ensure SET outputs and quality, which would include:
• Industry applications - Support to SMME, products and prototypes developed, technologies localised and diffused, new patents granted, new licences, new companies formed, industry standards and capable state (technology development, acquisition and use dimension), etc.
• Services – Decision support, policy briefs, norms and standards etc.;
• 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 and governance systems, including operational approvals;
• 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 Doctoral degree in natural science or related fields with at least eight years’ experience in strategic leadership and/or business management at a senior level within the biological RDI sector;
• Experience and skills in RDI project leadership;
• Solid track record of:
• Engagement with target sector on strategic level and understanding of industry competitiveness drivers (product and manufacturing);
• Broad understanding of relevant technologies and their potential impact on competitiveness;
• Building SET capability;
• Deep understanding of industry needs and integration of sector knowledge in a multi-dimensional research and development programme in order to deliver industry aligned RDI;
• Ability to understand, integrate, and provide technical leadership across all domains;
• Ability to provide thought leadership and high-level conceptualisation;
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams;
• Ability to develop and build capacity ;
• Interpersonal communication skills;
• Business Development and financial acumen;
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills;
• Project and programme management skills;
• Excellent people management skills;
• Operational management skills;
• Conflict management skills;
• Decisiveness and action orientation;
• An understanding of the research to market ‘innovation’ value chain.

 
 
Closing date: 28 July 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.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 

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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
 
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 July 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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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
 
SENIOR RESEARCHER: CHEMISTRY
 
About the job:
The CSIR has a vacancy for Senior Researcher: Chemistry in the Agro Processing Research Group within Advanced Agriculture and Food Cluster. The incumbent will be responsible to scale up processes, in natural products extraction, within food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals market segments. This position is based in Pretoria.
For more information about the cluster visit: https://www.csir.co.za/advanced-agriculture-and-food
 
Key responsibilities:

• Undertake research in process and product development based on natural products across the value chain;
• Conduct Risk Assessments /HAZOPs for facilities and processes to ensure safe and technically feasible processes and methodology;
• Support development, operation, and maintenance of facilities utilities, such as steam chilled water, vacuum, and ventilation for the agro-processing chemical pilot plant, in conjunction with GMR 2.7/CSIR facilities/external service providers;
• Conduct and oversee equipment procurement, design specification, installation and operational specifications sign off and training;
• Draft, review and sign off on equipment and process Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Perform techonomic modelling, process costing and raw material costing;
• Mentor junior chemist and engineers;
• Identify and manage research opportunities to secure external contracts;
• Write and review research proposals for funding, 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 chemistry with at least five years’ experience in an academic/industrial field;
• A Doctoral degree will be an added advantage;
• Experience working in a food, chemical, pharmaceuticals, and biologicals in a manufacturing set-up will be an added advantage;
• Experience and operation of HPLC/GC/NMR
• International tertiary exposure would be an added advantage;
• Natural products applied process and product development experience from discovery to scale-up (kilo scale/pilot scale);
• Understanding of chemistry, synthesis, and application of enzymes and chemical catalysts in chemical transformations in preparation of pharmaceuticals/active pharmaceutical intermediates;
• Downstream processing expertise / experience, extraction, spray drying, distillation freeze drying column chromatograph;
• Ability to work in a methodical manner is essential;
• Ability to interact with strategic stakeholders at all levels;
• Ability to present ideas, concepts, plan, and procedures;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Excellent business management skills;
• Excellent people management skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Programme and project management skills
• Demonstrated track record of the ability to work accurately, independently, and efficiently;

 
 
Closing date: 01 August 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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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
 
INTERNSHIP: ARCHITECT
 
About the job:
The CSIR has an internship opportunity in the Facilities Management and Security Services (FM&SS) portfolio. The purpose of the internship is to provide graduates with an opportunity to gain practical work experience through performing architecture duties. The position is based in Pretoria.
 
Key responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and management of contracts;
• Assist in establishing a client's requirements and undertake feasibility studies;
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and manufactures for all contracts;
• General project management activities;
• Provide administrative support to the team;
• Establish clear project brief and outlining the scope of work through the development;
• Produce all documentation relating to the design including, drawings, 3D models and images;
• Assist the projects team with co-ordination of the project and program;
• Assist and support the Facilities Management Project Managers with compiling schematic layout drawings as per scope of work, before project costing can be finalized;
• Administration, planning, site supervision and quality control;
• Liaise with contractors and site construction managers;
• Assist with all activities related to project management, site supervision, quality control and administration;
• Manage minor projects under the supervision and guidance of a senior Project Manager;
• Assist with the implementation of all aspects relating to new building projects, building renovations, from project commencement, documentation, tenders or quotations, project management and handover of the project. 

 
Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A three-year diploma or bachelor of technology degree in Architecture;
• Ability to function under pressure and manage stress;
• Good office administrative and record keeping skills;
• Good analytical and problem solving skills;
• Good time management and planning skills;
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written);
• Attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills;
• Sound work ethic and ability to work in large teams is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office;
• Understanding of project management;
• Able to travel to different work locations including provinces where required.

 
 
Closing date: 21 July 2023
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
 
For more info, please email us at Recruitment02@csir.co.za Please do-not send application to this ailbox, it is for inquiries 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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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
 
INTERNSHIP: QUANTITY SURVEYOR
 
About the job:
The CSIR has an internship opportunity in the Facilities Management and Security Services (FM&SS) portfolio. The purpose of the internship is to provide graduates with an opportunity to gain practical work experience through performing quality surveying and project administration duties. The position is based in Pretoria.
 
Key responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and management of contracts;
• Source pricing and prepare cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work;
• Assist in establishing a client's requirements and undertake feasibility studies;
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and manufactures for all contracts;
• General project management activities and provide administrative support to the team;
• Establish clear project brief and outlining the scope of work through the development;
• Compile payment certificates with contractors before invoices are submitted to the project manager for approval and payment;
• Provide the client with a number of estimates based on different design options as the design may develop for approval;
• Obtain quotes and assist with managing project finances;
• Develop cost plan based on the approved design option;
• Prepare detailed estimates and finalization of an area schedule based on project.
• Prepare bills of quantities based on the approved design;
• Participate in the preparation of Request For Quotations and financial valuation of tenders;
• Provide post contract services in order to monitor and control the project costs and ensure they fall within the accepted budget;
• Notify the client on matters that could possibly affect the project cost before they occur.
• Prepare updated cash flows and cost reports ensuring the client is aware of all matters relating to the project costs;
• Attend site and design coordination meetings as required;
• Re-measure for final account purposes as work proceeds;
• Manage minor projects under the supervision and guidance of a senior Project Manager;
• Prepare monthly valuation for Contractor’s payment and estimates of proposed variation.

 
Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A three-year diploma or BTech degree in Quantity Surveying/ Construction Management;
• Basic knowledge of the construction industry/ civil works;
• Ability to function under pressure and manage stress;
• Good office administrative and record keeping skills;
• Good analytical and problem solving skills;
• Good time management and planning skills;
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written);
• Attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills;
• Sound work ethic and ability to work in large teams is essential.
• Understanding of project management;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office;
• Able to travel to different work locations and provinces where required.

 
 
Closing date: 21 July 2023
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
 
For more info, please email us at Recruitment02@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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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
 
HUMAN CAPITAL PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR
 
About the job:
The CSIR has a vacancy for a Human Capital Project Administrator in the Human Capital Management portfolio. The incumbent will provide administrative and coordination support for effective and efficient implementation of graduate development programmes such as bursary, scholarship and studentship programmes etc. in order to ensure a supply of appropriately qualified talent for the organisation. The position is based in Pretoria.
 
Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate the recruitment process of graduate development programmes;
• Coordinate the contracting and appointment process for the graduate development programmes;
• Coordinate the annual induction, training programme and networking events;
• Engage with service providers for delivery of relevant services;
• Coordinate the vacation work programme;
• Coordinate the buddy programme including mentors and mentees training, and monitoring student feedback;
• Coordinate the student registration process with the universities and maintain a database of all registration documents;
• Coordinate student support including individual and group meetings;
• Travel to universities to meet with our students and university partners;
• Request, capture and analyze students results;
• Review student results and communicate funding decisions with students, finance and HR;
• Attend to student enquiries as required including the monitoring correspondence with students;
• Attend outreach events around the country in order to create awareness of CSIR and graduate development programmes;
• Coordinate the placement process for the graduating students within the CSIR;
• Provide administrative support with relevant departments for the implementation of the graduate development programmes  
• Coordinate the relevant training for supervisors and students;
• Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the implementation of relevant graduate development programme;
• Maintain a database and documents for all funded students; 
• Maintain a working relationship with internal and external stakeholders;
• Prepare reports for student intake, vacation work, performance and placement;
• Schedule partner meetings as required;
• Assist with travel arrangements, where required.

 
Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A national diploma in Human Resource Management/Industrial Psychology or related field with at least one year work experience in an administration and coordination role within the graduate development space;
• Experience using Microsoft Office;
• Must be willing to travel in South Africa for work purposes, as and when required;
• Driver’s licence.

 
 
Closing date: 21 July 2023
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
 
For more info, please email us at Recruitmen01@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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