CSIR Project Management Internship


Advertiser: Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Location: Pretoria

CSIR Shared Services: Management Services has a vacancy for an Intern who will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Facilities Management Project Managers with project management, contract management, site supervision, quality control and administration.

Key responsibilities:
- Liaison with clients to define project brief
- Planning
- Obtaining quotes
- Project management
- Manage project finances
- Quality control
- Liaise with contractors
- Manage or assist in any project identified by the Project Manager together with the Manager: Property and Projects Portfolio.
- Ensure consistent quality of work

Be part of a team that:
- Meets expectations of clients
- Meets deadlines and budget
- Delivers quality projects and is consistent in its delivery

Qualifications, skills and experience:
- National Diploma Project Management, MEng (Project Management) or MSc (Project Management)
- Must be willing to be guided by team and also to apply theory with practice.
- Must be enthusiastic and energetic.
- Must be a contributing member of a team that is results-driven.

Please note that feedback will be given to shortlisted candidates only. Should you experience any problems in submitting your application, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre at Recruitmentqueries@csir.co.za. Please do not submit your application to this mailbox.

The CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research)is a leading scientific and technology research organisation, implementing projects throughout Africa and making a difference in people's lives.

The CSIR gives preference to candidates who meet the job requirements and who will add to the cultural and gender diversity of the organisation. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, consents and agrees 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 not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.

Reference number: 302571

Closing date: 26 April 2013

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Definitions:

Internship:

There are basically two types of internships:

  • The Undergraduate Internship: Usually with bigger organisations that pick undergraduates to attend the internship. It often takes places during the holidays and the average durations is a few weeks. In most cases the intern will receive some sort of stipend or salary and this type of internship may lead to a job offer to the intern once he / she is finished with their studies.
  • The Graduate Internship: This type of internship could be paid or unpaid and it is to gain practical work experience after the qualification has been completed and in a job related to the qualification. It could be from a few weeks or even one or two years long. This type of internship could also lead to permanent employment.

Learnerships:

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In-service training:

In-service training is to gain practical work experience during studies. It usually takes place after a few years of theory has been successfully completed. It is essential work experience that is part of the qualification and the in-service training is necessary to achieve the qualification. It could be paid or unpaid.