CSIR: Textile Processing Internships 2023 / 2024

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Closing Date: 06 November 2023

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) invites unemployed graduates to apply for the Textile Processing Internship Programme 2023 / 2024.

CSIR: Textile Processing Internship Programme 2023 / 2024

About CSIR: The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading research organization focused on advancing scientific and technological development to drive socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The CSIR’s work contributes to industrial development and supports the government in various capacities.

Internship Overview: The CSIR offers two internship opportunities in the Textile Testing and Characterisation facility, within the Advanced Polymer Composites Research Group, as part of the Chemicals Cluster. This internship program provides graduates with a chance to gain practical work experience in textile testing and characterisation of industrial samples under the guidance of experienced technologists.

Key Responsibilities: Under supervision, the Intern will be responsible for various tasks, including:

Conducting textile testing and routine verification tests accurately
Ensuring compliance with Global Laboratory Quality Management System (ISO 17025: 2017)
Maintaining Turn Around Time (TAT) within agreed time frames
Reconciling remaining tested samples and hard copies after testing and storing them as per client requirements
Carrying out quality assurance measures and applying work and test procedures according to relevant standards
Ensuring the laboratory has adequate resources to perform all required work
Complying with corporate policy procedures and representing Inspectorate ethically and professionally in all areas

Qualifications and Experience: Applicants should meet the following requirements:

A National diploma in textile technology or quality and other related fields
A ‘hands-on’ approach to equipment operation and laboratory work
Computer literacy with MS Office Package
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Self-motivated and a team player
Analytical, methodical, innovative, and results-driven
Willingness to learn and work under pressure
Proactive and focused
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize and work with a sense of urgency and accuracy
International qualifications require an evaluation report/certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)