CSIR
The CSIR has vacancies for Internships in Software Development, Data Science, and Cybersecurity.
The interns will be responsible for undertaking research and development, secure software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity technical activities across different strategic projects. These positions are mostly based in Pretoria, with limited options for remote work.
About the CSIR
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organization that researches, develops, localizes, and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organization’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
For more information about the cluster, please visit CSIR.
Internship Areas
Interns will be exposed to all of the following areas:
- Secure software development
- Data Science
- Cybersecurity
Duration of Internship
The internship will be for a duration of 6 months.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend technical and on-the-job training as required across the internship areas.
- Perform research to solve the open research problem(s) as identified in different research and technical projects within the internship areas.
- Contribute towards software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity engineering in selected projects as per the internship areas.
- Complete technical project activities as assigned across the internship development areas.
- Present projects to the clients and/or relevant stakeholders.
Qualifications
A National Diploma (NQF 6), or a BSc Degree (NQF 7) and/or Honours degree (NQF 8) in:
- Computer Engineering,
- Computer Science,
- Information Technology,
- Information Systems, or a related/relevant field.
Skills, and Experience
- Good background in computer systems, data science, information security, cybersecurity, and/or software development.
- Excellent and practical knowledge of related programming languages such as Python, R, Java, C#, and the Linux operating system (and others applicable).
- Knowledge and exposure in software development for experimentation and prototyping.
- Ability to work with different types of data sets and good grasp of analytical tools.
- Good understanding of cybersecurity concepts and protocols.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to interact efficiently with diverse teams of people; and discipline to work individually.
- Good time management skills, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
Documentation
Applicants must attach the following documents:
- A brief curriculum vitae (max 3 pages).
- A cover letter (max 1 page) indicating your exposure and/or recent projects in the internship areas, your technical strengths in the internship areas, and motivation why you are suitable for this internship.
- Certified copies of the applicant’s latest academic results or transcript (highest qualification) and identity document.
- Certified copy of the highest tertiary qualification.
- A recommendation letter from your university professor or supervisor would be advantageous.
Inquiries
- PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
- For more info, please email us at Recruitmentinfo@csir.co.za. Please do not send your application to this mailbox, it is only for inquiries.
Additional Information
- The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act and will, through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
- By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from a registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (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 qualification 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.
Application Process
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