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CSIR: 2023 Internships for unemployed South African graduates

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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is inviting applications for the Internship Programme 2023 in Pretoria.

CSIR is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socioeconomic prosperity in South Africa.

The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

About the Internship:

The CSIR is offering Internship opportunities to unemployed graduates, the internship programme provides opportunities to graduates to gain practical experience which augments their theoretical studies under the guidance of more experienced professionals.

The programme is spread across various fields, with a strong focus in science, engineering and technology (SET) as well as support-based field in communications.

Qualifications Requirements:

Applicants should have completed the following qualifications:

Field One: A Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in the following fields of engineering or science:

  • Information Systems;
  • Computer Network;

  • Electrical Engineering;
  • Computer Science/Engineering;

  • Electronics Engineering;
  • Information Technology;

  • Software development; 
  • System engineering. OR

Field Two: A Bachelor’s Degree or a Three year National Diploma in the following fields:

  • Communications;

  • Journalism;
  • Public Relations.

Skills Required:

  • Good scientific writing skills;
  • Good organisational and time management skills;

  • Excellent academic record;
  • A drive to conduct research, self-motivation and the ability to work independently and within a team are essential;

  • The ability to formulate and carry out research;
  • Excellent technical abilities;

  • The ability to work well under pressure as part of a team and meet scheduled deliverables;

  • Good communication skills both verbal and writing (e.g., with evidence of report and/or conference papers writing); and
  • Good report writing abilities.

Your application must be accompanied by the following documents:

  • An updated CV;
  • A cover letter specifically indicating the field of study (either field one or field two) you are applying for;

  • A copy of your certified identity document;
  • A copy of your latest academic record;

  • Proof of qualification completed ( degree or diploma).

Failure to attach these documents will result in your application being disqualified.

Closing date: 31 January 2023

PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.

For more information, please contact us by email at [email protected]. Please do-not send your application to this mailbox, it is meant for enquiries only.

Applications sent to this mailbox will be disqualified.

The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998).

By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and consents 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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