Coastal Engineer - Stellenbosch at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

About the job:

The CSIR has a vacancy for a Coastal Engineer in the Coastal Engineering and Ports Infrastructure Research Group within the Smart Mobility Cluster. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting contract research within the Coastal Engineering field, with a focus on physical modelling. This position is based in Stellenbosch.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct applied research and technological innovation in the following areas: Coastal engineering, physical modelling of coastal structures and ports, sediment dynamics, nearshore hydrodynamics and physical modelling of ship motions (moored as well as manoeuvring);
• Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of strategies to grow the Coastal Engineering and Ports Infrastructure group;
• Establish, build, manage and maintain mutually beneficial and credible stakeholder relationships;
• Manage a small, diverse project team during model construction and testing;
• Publish and present research at peer reviewed conferences and journals;
• Formulate research proposals and identify tasks and activities to facilitate execution;
• Prepare reports, guidelines or other documents aimed at disseminating the results and outcomes of projects;
• Negotiate and secure contracts and research and development (R&D) funding;
• Remain up to date with and abreast of trends so that the research group remains innovative, competitive and dynamic;
• Ensure the quality and delivery of projects and publications in the group by means of technical reviews and quality assurance.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Master’s degree in Port and Coastal Engineering with specialisation in coastal processes, coastal dynamics, coastal structures or ship motions, with at least two years’ experience in the coastal engineering and ports environment, and;
• Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering prior to the Master’s degree;

Must be;

• Able to function independently and as part of a team;
• Able to perform under pressure and manage or contribute to projects within allocated time and budget constraints;
• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills;
• A valid driver’s licence with own transport.