CSIR GIS Analyst / Town Planner Internship

CSIR Built Environment unit has a vacant position for an Internship: GIS Analyst / Town Planner in the Planning Support Systems competence area.

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 incumbent will be expected to contribute to research work in the fields of urban and regional planning and regional development with a specific focus on GIS-based spatial analysis and planning support.

This position is based in Stellenbosch.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake on the job GIS Accessibility training.
• Maintain GIS databases.
• Undertake GIS mapping.
• Establish and update reference databases for projects outputs.
• Produce tables and writing basic reports.
• Conduct literature searches.
• Conduct desktop research.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree with specialisation in GIS and subjects related to geography, town and regional planning, development planning or related fields.
• Must be proficient in the use of GIS and database. Proficiency in ArcGIS will be advantageous.
• Good interpersonal and team skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in an interdisciplinary team.
• Must be self motivated.
• Problem-solving and solution-seeking orientation.
• Must have good communication, presentation and writing skills.
• An interest in spatial analysis and map-making will be a recommendation.
• Must have working knowledge of MS Office Package.

Closing date: 10 October 2014

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