For more info about the program or cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/smart-places
Key responsibilities:
Under focused mentorship, coaching and supervision the Intern will be required to:
- Develop the program’s environmental assessment and management capabilities, through developing networks, growing our business and building new competencies;
- Coordinate and manage environmental studies, from the proposal and negotiation phases through to public consultation, information collation, report writing and communication of findings, under supervision of a senior EAP;
- Conduct independent investigations as well as integrate information from across disciplines.
- Travel regularly both within South Africa and possibly to other African countries.
Qualifications, skills and experience:
- An Honours degree in environmental science or a related field to sustainable development such as geography, conservation ecology, planning or environmental engineering. A Master’s degree will be advantageous;
- Experience in application of scientific analytical research methodology, as verified through for example, publication of papers, conference proceedings or book chapters;
- A keen and critical grasp of national and international developments regarding development and sustainability issues, for example, pertaining to agriculture, infrastructure development, renewable energy and climate change;
- Knowledge of environmental legislation, institutional structures, and environmental assessment and management practice in South Africa and possibly also other developing countries;
- Capability in conducting independent investigations as well as integrating information from across disciplines;
- A valid South African Code B or EB driver’s licence.
Closing date: 29 November 2019
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 [email protected]
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.