For more info about the program or cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/smart-places
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct independent investigations as well as integrate information from across disciplines;
- Work together with colleagues to develop the environmental assessment and management capabilities of the program, through developing networks, growing the business and building new competencies;
- Co-ordinate and manage environmental assessment studies, from the proposal and negotiation phases through to public consultation, information collation, report writing and communication of findings (under the supervision of a project leader);
- Travel regularly within South Africa and to other African countries as required.
Qualifications, skills and experience:
- An Honours degree in environmental science or a related field to sustainable development, with at least two years’ experience in conducting environmental assessment studies in South Africa;
- A Master’s degree would be advantageous;
- Experience in application of scientific analytical research methodology, as verified through for example, publication of papers, conference proceedings or book chapters;
- Registration as a Professional Natural Scientist (Pr.Sci.Nat), EAP–SA or similar, or eligibility to register within 2 years;
- Knowledge of environmental legislation, environmental assessment and management practice in developing countries;
- Problem solving skills and a solutions-oriented approach;
- Keen and critical grasp of national and international developments regarding sustainability issues;
- Ability to conduct independent investigations and integrate information from across disciplines;
- Having a local or national profile through involvement in professional bodies such as IAIA-South Africa is an added advantage;
- 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.