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  • Posted: Jul 29, 2021
    Deadline: Not specified
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    The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa. Constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1945 as a science council, the CSIR undertakes directed and multidisciplinary research, technological innovation as well as industrial and scientific...
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    Asphalt Technician

    About the job

    • The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

    Asphalt Technician

    About The Job

    • The CSIR has a vacancy for an Asphalt Technician in the Transport Infrastructure Engineering Impact Area within the Smart Mobility cluster. The role will primarily involve road material testing. This position is based in Pretoria.

    For more information about the impact area and cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/smart-mobility .

    Key Responsibilities

    • Assist with the daily running of the laboratory;
    • Produce and test road material specimens;
    • Care, calibration and maintenance of equipment;
    • Execute testing as required by the supervisor;
    • Implement and follow the requirements of SANS 17025;
    • Carry out standard asphalt tests such as blending and compaction of test specimens and determination of asphalt densities;
    • Liaise with clients, which are mostly researchers, concerning their work needs;
    • Participate in the asphalt performance testing.

    Qualifications, Skills And Experience

    • A National diploma civil engineering with five years’ experience in asphalt material testing;
    • A valid driver’s licence
    • Knowledge of care, calibration and maintenance of equipment;
    • Knowledge of the requirements of SANS 17025
    • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills;
    • Must have the ability to work accurately, efficiently and independently as well as in a team;
    • Must be computer literate with advanced use of Microsoft Excel and other programming platforms;
    • Ability to innovate and generate new knowledge;
    • Must have good communication, presentation and writing skills;
    • Ability to effectively present ideas, concepts, plan and procedures.

    PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.

    For more info, please email us at [email protected] Please do-not send your application to this mailbox,it is only for inquiries

    The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified .

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