Internship: Procurement at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

About the job

• The CSIR has three (3) Internship opportunities in Supply Chain Management. The incumbent will gain experience in sourcing goods and services as well as exposure to procurement-related administrative tasks. This position is based in Pretoria.

Key responsibilities: 

• Source and obtain quotations.
• Create, issue and expedite orders.
• Liaise with internal and external clients/customers; 
• Provide administrative support and handle general procurement enquiries;
• Assist with information gathering for reports and auditing purposes; 
• Ensure compliance to policies and procedures, rules and regulations, legislative objectives and other related frameworks;
• Perform any other supply chain management tasks as and when mandated. 

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A three-year diploma or degree in supply chain management; 
• Computer literacy and numerical skills; 
• Ability to maintain high degree of accuracy; 
• Ability to pay attention to detail; 
• Problem-solving ability and communication skills;
• High degree of customer focus and care; 
• Ability to meet demanding deadlines; 
• Ability to work in a team is essential.

Whats in it for you? 

The CSIR offers:

• Learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
• Total guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme.
• We openly acknowledge and reward our employees' contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards. 

Closing date: 17 April 2026