Introduction

CSIR is looking for an intern who will undergo its Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) in training (Internship) in the Environmental Management Services research group, within the Smart Places cluster.

Purpose of the Internship

The purpose is to provide graduates with an opportunity to gain practical work-based experience to:

• Development capabilities in environmental impact assessment and related fields such as strategic environmental assessment,
• Gain experience in risk assessment.
• Monitoring and evaluation of frameworks.
• Sustainability frameworks and systems thinking.

Location of the Internship

• This position is based at the CSIR offices in Stellenbosch

Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required

• An Honours degree in environmental science or in a field related to sustainable development, conservation, ecology, environmental engineering, or planning;
• A Master’s degree in environmental science or in a field related to sustainable development, conservation ecology, environmental engineering or planning would be advantageous; 
• Short courses and further qualifications that include environmental legislation, geospatial analysis, systems thinking, and stakeholder engagement would be advantageous;
• Experience in application of scientific analytical research methodology;
• Problem solving skills and solutions-oriented approach;
• Capability in conducting independent investigations and trans-disciplinary integration;
• Critical grasp of national and international developments regarding sustainability issues;
• Valid South African Code B or EB driver’s licence.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Work together with colleagues to develop our environmental assessment and management capabilities, 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 senior EAP);
• Conduct independent investigations as well as integrate information from across disciplines;
• Travel regularly within South Africa and to other African countries as required. 

Duration of the Internship

• 18 months

How to Apply

Click here to apply online

Closing Date

• 13 December 2022

NB: 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 meant for inquiries.