Job: CSIR/ MICT SETA: Internship (One-Year Contract)

Company : CSIR; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CSIR offers an internship opportunity under a one-year contract for graduates in Informatics, Software Engineering or Business Information Systems. Interns gain practical exposure by applying classroom knowledge under experienced mentors in a dynamic scientific and industrial research setting.

Selected candidates will work across software development, ICT infrastructure support, and data management initiatives, contributing to real-world projects while enhancing employability and technical

Qualifications

• Graduates seeking practical work experience in SET fields are welcome to apply.
• Must be a South African citizen and have completed a qualification in one of the above fields.

Responsibilities

• Apply academic knowledge in a real work environment under mentorship.
• Assist with software design, coding, testing, and debugging of applications or internal systems.
• Support ICT infrastructure, including network monitoring and server maintenance.
• Assist with database administration, data capturing, and ensuring data integrity.

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Informatics, Software Engineering, or Business Information Systems

Job description

CSIR/ MICT SETA: Internship (One-Year Contract)

Description

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.

Responsibilities

• The programme allows interns to apply their academic knowledge in a real work environment under the mentorship of experienced professionals.
• Software Support & Development: Assisting in the design, coding, testing, and debugging of software applications or internal systems.
• Infrastructure Maintenance: Providing support for ICT infrastructure, including network monitoring, server maintenance, and troubleshooting hardware/software issues.
• Data Management: Assisting with database administration, data capturing, and ensuring data integrity.

Qualifications

• The CSIR, in partnership with MICT SETA, is offering internship opportunities to graduates seeking practical work experience to enhance their skills and employability.
• These opportunities are available in the following science, engineering, and technology (SET) fields:
• Informatics
• Software Engineering
• Business Information Systems
• A South African citizen
• Must have completed a qualification (National Diploma, Degree, or equivalent as a minimum requirement) in any of the above fields.