Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) invites unemployed graduates to apply for Indigenous Knowledge Systems Internship Programme 2024 / 2025.
Internship Application Closing Date: 30 October2024
Internship Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Internship: Indigenous Knowledge Systems Research and Development
About the job:
The CSIR has an internship opportunity in the Indigenous Knowledge Systems Programme within the Advanced Agriculture and Food Cluster. The purpose of this internship is to provide graduates with an opportunity to gain practical work experience through research and development of competitive technologies and innovative products under the guidance of researchers and engineers within cross-functional teams. This position is based in Pretoria.
For more info about the Advanced Agriculture and Food Cluster, https://www.csir.co.za/advanced-agriculture-and-food
Key responsibilities:
Under supervision, the Intern will be required to:
- Analyse and interpret experimental results;
- Willingness to learn about Indigenous Knowledge Systems for industrial applications;
- Compile technical reports and other project-related documents;
- Contribute to the planning and execution of experiments;
- Contribute to the development and implementation of standard operating procedures;
- Contribute and assist with laboratory inventory management;
- Take responsibility and custodianship of the laboratory;
- Prepare chemical reagents;
- Conduct routine general experiments.
Qualifications, skills, and experience:
- A National diploma in biotechnology or chemical engineering;
- Must have a ‘hands-on’ approach with respect to equipment operation, and working in the laboratory;
- Must be Computer literate with MS Office Package;
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written);
- The following skills are required:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Analytical, methodical, innovative skills;
- Results-driven, self-motivated, and a team player;
- Pro-active and focused;
- Willingness to learn and work under pressure;
- Ability to prioritize and have a good sense of urgency and accuracy.
- All international qualifications require an evaluation report/certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
How to apply
Click here to apply online for CSIR IKSRD Internships 2024 / 2025