The CSIR is running a 'Work in Learning' internship to allows students to gain hands-on experience under the mentorship of experienced professionals.
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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in collaboration with the MerSETA, is offering a 12-month Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Internship Programme aimed at students who require practical training to complete their National Diploma qualifications.
Location: Scientia, Pretoria (Hybrid work model)
About the Programme
The CSIR is one of South Africa’s leading scientific and technology research organisations. Through this WIL programme, the CSIR provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience under the mentorship of experienced professionals.
The internship is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world application, thereby improving graduate employability in key scientific and engineering fields. The experiential training will allow students to fulfil National Diploma requirements.
Fields of Study
Internship opportunities are available to students in the following disciplines:
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Computer Science
- Chemistry
- Data Science
- Industrial Engineering
- Physics
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Chemical Technology
- Analytical Chemistry
- Bio-Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Software Engineering
Minimum Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be registered full-time at a University of Technology
- Have completed all theoretical modules and only require practical experience to obtain a National Diploma
- Be studying in one of the above-listed fields
Required Documents
When applying, be sure to include:
- A certified copy of your South African ID
- A comprehensive CV
- Your latest academic transcript
- Proof of current registration
- An official letter from your institution confirming the need for experiential training
This internship opportunity with CSIR and MerSETA offers valuable work exposure in South Africa’s science, engineering and technology sectors. If you're ready to complete your National Diploma through hands-on training with one of the country’s top research institutions, this programme could be your ideal next step.
HOW TO APPLY
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