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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Develop decision support systems based on processing of satellite image datacubes for Precision Agriculture (time series analysis and mapping to support real-time monitoring of crop growth and development);
Develop cloud-based Software (Java and Python routines) solutions for Precision Agriculture;
Develop frontend websites for data delivery and information visualisation;
Perform and play a leading role in geospatial modelling activities such as model preparation, simulations and analysis, method & code development as well as model validation and verification;
Pilot Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) or drones and pre-process drone data;
Contribute technically on large and complex projects, using cutting-edge data, simulation, technology and innovative designs;
Provide system architecture support through high-level system designs, and contribute to development activities that translate system designs into working systems;
Contribute to the technology research of the group by creating and publishing research outputs, such as scientific conference papers and journal articles in selected topics of interest;
Perform project management tasks such as project plan scoping, managing, controlling, and closing out, including time sheet management, procurement activities, ethical clearance applications;
Liaise with clients and respond to client instructions and requests.
Qualifications, skills and experience:
An Honours degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Technology or related fields with at least three years’ practical experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer/Developer;
A Masters’ degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Technology or related fields will be an added advantage;
Experience with cloud-based technologies and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud);
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git);
Familiarity with agile development practices;
Familiarity with database systems and SQL;
Strong proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, C++, Python, or Ruby.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities;
Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming;
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills;
UAV pilot certification would be an added advantage;
All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
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