COUNCIL FOR SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH VACANCIES

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

Assistant Laboratory Technician

About the job:

The CSIR has a vacancy for a Assistant Laboratory Technicianin the Transport Infrastructure Engineering impact area within the Smart Mobility Cluster. The incumbent will be responsible for  assisting Technicians conduct road material testing. This is a permanent position is based in Pretoria.

For more information about the impact area and cluster, please visithttps://www.csir.co.za/smart-mobility.

Key responsibilities:

• AssistTechnicians with analysis and testing of samples as specified by the test methods, with any modifications approved by the Supervisor/Manager/Group Leader ;
• Carry out testing and analysis of samples as specified in test methods or requests;
• Care, calibration and maintenance of equipment;
• Execute testing as required by the supervisor;
• Implement and follow the requirements of SANS 17025;
• Take responsibility for traceability of samples.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Matric with at least five years’ experience in material testing;
• A valid driver’s licence;
• Knowledge ofcare, calibration and maintenance of equipment;
• Knowledge of the requirements of SANS 17025;
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills;
• Must have the ability to work accurately, efficiently and independently as well as in a team;
• Must be computer literate with advanced use of Microsoft Excel and other programming platforms;
• Ability to innovate and generate new knowledge;
• Must have good communication, presentation and writing skills;
• Ability to effectively present ideas, concepts, plan and procedures.
• Ability to lift heavy samples of approximately 20kgs

.  Closing date: 30 September 2024

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

For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on012 841 7656or email us atRecruitmentinfo@csir.co.za

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 registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires 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.