CSIR: Environmental Assessment Graduate / Internship Programme 2015

CSIR Consulting and Analytical Services (CAS) unit has Internship/Trainee: Environmental Assessment Practitioners in the Environmental Management Service Competence area. These positions involve the application of a range of environmental assessment and management skills, including environmental impact assessment; environmental management plans; strategic environmental assessment; as well as related skills such as environmental audits and due diligence; monitoring and evaluation; devising sustainability frameworks; and sustainability reporting.

Qualification

An Honours degree in environmental science or any related field to sustainable development such as geography, conservation ecology, planning or environmental engineering.
A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
Experience in environmental assessment and management will be an added advantage.

Requirements

A keen and critical grasp of national and international developments regarding development and sustainability issues, for example, pertaining to infrastructure development, renewable energy and Climate Change.
Familiarity with, and experience of, international funding, aid and donor agency contracting processes and Project Management.
Knowledge of environmental legislation, institutional structures and environmental assessment, and management practice in South Africa and possibly also other developing countries.
Experience in Application of scientific analytical research methodology, as verified through for example, publication of papers, conference proceedings or book chapters.
Training and/or experience in proposal preparation, report writing, Project Management and communication skills.
Capability in conducting independent investigations as well as integrating information from across disciplines.
A valid South African Code B or EB driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

Conduct independent investigations as well as integrate information from across disciplines.
Work together with colleagues to develop our environmental assessment and management capabilities, through developing networks, growing our business and building new competences.
Coordinate and manage environmental studies, from the proposal and negotiation phases through to public consultation, information collation, report writing and communication of findings, under supervision of a senior Project Manager.
Travel regularly both within South Africa and possibly to other African countries.

How To Apply

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Location: Durban / Stellenbosch