CSIR Implementation Unit has two vacancies for Interns in the Environmental Management Service competence area.<\/p>\n
The purpose of the job is to work closely with experienced Environmental Assessment Practitioners (EAP) in applying a range of environmental assessment and management skills, including environmental impact assessment;<\/p>\n
environmental management plans;<\/p>\n
strategic environmental assessment;<\/p>\n
as well as related skills such as environmental audits and due diligence;<\/p>\n
monitoring and evaluation;<\/p>\n
sustainability frameworks;<\/p>\n
and sustainability reporting.<\/p>\n
These positions are based in Stellenbosch.<\/p>\n
Key responsibilities:<\/span><\/p>\n Work together with colleagues to develop our environmental assessment and management capabilities, through developing networks, growing our business and building new competencies;<\/p>\n 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 EAP;<\/p>\n Conduct independent investigations as well as integrate information from across disciplines;<\/p>\n Travel regularly both within South Africa and possibly to other African countries.<\/p>\n Qualifications, skills and experience:<\/span><\/p>\n An Honours degree in environmental science or any field related to sustainable development such as geography, conservation ecology, planning or environmental engineering. A Master\u2019s degree will be an added advantage;<\/p>\n A keen and critical grasp of national and international developments regarding development and sustainability issues, for example, pertaining to agriculture, infrastructure development, renewable energy and climate change;<\/p>\n Knowledge of environmental legislation, institutional structures, and environmental assessment and management practice in South Africa and possibly also other developing countries;<\/p>\n Experience in application of scientific analytical research methodology, as verified through for example, publication of papers, conference proceedings or book chapters;<\/p>\n Capability in conducting independent investigations as well as integrating information across disciplines;<\/p>\n A valid South African Code B driver\u2019s licence.<\/p>\n Closing date: 30 April 2015<\/p>\n PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.<\/p>\n