Instrumentation Technologist

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR); Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) seeks an Instrumentation Technologist to support metocean capability and instrumentation within the Coastal and Ports Engineering group. The role involves maintaining oceanographic equipment, data processing, and research presentation. Candidates should have a relevant degree, extensive programming experience, and a strong interest in marine instrumentation. This position is based in Stellenbosch and offers competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities.

Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.

Total cost to company salary packages.

Recognition through CSIR Excellence Awards.

Qualifications

• At least six years experience in instrumentation.
• Experience in marine instrumentation preferred.
• Valid Code EB drivers licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair oceanographic related equipment.
• Support equipment in the field under supervision.
• Process collected data and write reports.

Skills

Programming

Communication

Problem Solving

Computer Literacy

Physical Activities

Education

BTech or Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Job description

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, 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. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Instrumentation Technologist in the

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 organisations work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

Instrumentation Technologist

About The Job

The CSIR has a vacancy for an Instrumentation Technologist in the Coastal and Ports Engineering research group within the Smart Mobility cluster. The purpose of this job is to support the metocean capability as well as instrumentation and equipment in the physical modelling laboratory. This position is based in Stellenbosch.

For more information about the cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/smart-mobility

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair oceanographic related equipment;
• Prepare equipment for field operations, including packing lists and other relevant documentation;
• Support equipment in the field under the supervision of the Project Leader/Senior Technologist. This will require travelling locally and possibly internationally as part of a team or individually;
• Support (repair and maintain) instrumentation in the Physical Model Laboratory;
• Process collected data;
• Write reports.
• Negotiate and secure contracts and research and development (RD) funding
• Conduct applied research and technological innovation.
• Publish and present research at peer reviewed conferences and journals.
  
  

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• A BTech or a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) or Mechatronics, with at least six years experience in instrumentation;
• An interest in marine instrumentation;
• Must have the following experience:
• Programming, e.g. C, C++, Python, HTML, JAVA, etc;
• Information technology experience (Network Protocols and remote communications);
• Must have:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Computer literacy;
• The ability to perform physical activities, including lifting and carrying heavy equipment;
• The ability to work at sea on small and large vessels;
• The ability to work at heights
• The ability to problem solve, fault find and to work as part of a team or individually;
• Valid Code EB drivers licence (unendorsed) with own transport. Code C1 is preferred.
• Department of Manpower Certified Diver, or the ability to be trained as one;
  

Whats in it for you?

The CSIR Offers

• Learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
• Total cost to company salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme.
• We openly acknowledge and reward our employees' contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards
  
  

Closing Date: 4 July 2025

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

For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on 012841 7656 or email us at [e-mail]

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 applicants 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.