Job Openings at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

Key responsibilities:

Under supervision, the Intern will be required to:

• Develop and maintain an in-depth and working knowledge of broadband networking technologies, standards, policies and market trends.
• Develop and maintain network scripts with respect to network monitoring.
• Take a supporting role in planning and design project to grow the reach and/or capacity of the SANReN network on a national level.
• Take a supporting role in the functional requirement development and evaluation of large-scale SANReN network engineering-related tender spanning multiple network regions.
• Take responsibility for the quality assurance of the technical solutions and associated documentation for network engineering efforts is his/her domain of responsibility.
• Contribute to the network engineering body of knowledge by participating in relevant conferences, symposiums, etc.
• Configure networking equipment for client deployments.
• Travel throughout South Africa to roll out or maintain networking equipment and infrastructure. 

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electronic engineering or related engineering field; 
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or JNCIA-Junos or equivalent would be advantageous;
• Coursework in computer programming
• Coursework in Computer Networks
• Demonstrated interest in scripting languages (bash, Perl, Python, for example)
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Driver's Licence

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Key responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the cluster leadership, contribute to research, development and innovation (RDI) strategy. 
• Provide and coordinate strategic leadership within the Centre.
• Develop, provide and motivate capacity to deliver on the Centre's strategy.
• Integrate complete solutions aligned with the focus of the Centre.
• Develop and implement appropriate components of Centre's research, development and innovation (RDI) strategy with specific sub-sectors and specific impacts.
• Contribute to strategic investment goal setting for the Centre.
• Drive and implement a business plan for operation, sustainable growth and impact.
• Drive staff development through strategic Human Capital development initiatives to advance individuals through their research careers, to ensure alignment with industrial needs.
• Promote high quality science, engineering and technology (SET) expertise and develop appropriate SET capacity and profiles.

In collaboration with business development and commercialisation portfolio: 

• Drive the transfer of technology and solutions to industry/user environments.
• Drive and implement the business development and commercialisation strategy.
• Package technologies for commercialization and/or develop and "investment ready business" through financial modelling, market assessment and business development.
• Lead strategic stakeholder interaction, internal and external - including international collaborations.
• Establish and service strategic alliances (institutional) according to RDI strategy.
• Drive the financial sustainability of the Centre and attract funding.
• Integrate sector knowledge in multidimensional research and development programmes to deliver industry aligned RDI, through deep understanding of the industry needs.
• Propose and/or contribute to the strategic investment plan and implement Parliamentary Grant, other grant-funded projects and programmes.

Drive SET outputs and quality, which includes:

• Industry applications - support to SMME, products and prototypes developed, technologies localised and diffused, new patents granted, new licenses, new companies formed, industry standards and capable state (technology development, acquisition and use dimension), etc.
• Deliver on all KPIs of the area and ensure all outputs are achieved, including transformation, profit, quality, health, safety and environment as per agreed targets.
• Implement and comply with appropriate financial, business and governance systems, including operational approvals.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Master's degree in computer/electronic engineering, computer science, or related fields with at least eight years' experience in strategic leadership and/or business management at a senior level within the RDI sector, of which five years should be in information and cybersecurity.
• A Doctoral degree would be advantageous. 
• Professional Certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, and/or equivalents) would be advantageous
• Experience and skills in RDI project leadership.

Solid track record of:

• Engagement with target sector on strategic level and understanding of industry competitiveness drivers.
• Engagement and understanding of Defence and Security industry and public sector
• Broad understanding of relevant technologies and their potential impact on competitiveness.
• SET capability building track record (HCD, R&D rigour and R&D infrastructure).
• Working on classified projects 

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Key responsibilities:

• Documenting and maintaining the Trade Compliance regulatory universe of the organisation. Keeping abreast of regulatory developments which impact the CSIR.
• Continuously monitor local and international trends and best practice initiatives to support the trade practices within the CSIR.
• Developing and maintaining Trade Compliance policies, frameworks, and standard operation procedures for the CSIR.
• Maintain and implement the Third-Party Risk Management and Due Diligence Framework for trade compliance activities and support the design and application of the end-to-end Third-Party Risk Management processes that is efficient and scalable.
• Continuously support the Supply Chain Management Portfolio / Imports-Exports in ensuring that requirements and business processes associated with cross-border movements function smoothly, while also ensuring that risks are identified in a timely manner and managed efficiently.
• Build professional relationships with regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders to ensure that CSIR initiatives, applications and registrations are appropriately understood, maintained, and addressed.
• Provide support and advice to Divisional Executives and Cluster Executive Managers (and their teams) on trade compliance considerations in contracting for and execution of contracts.
• Coordinate, collate and make timely submissions to Trade Compliance authorities/government agencies of information required to support applications for registration of the CSIR or CSIR laboratories and facilities for contracting permits, end- user certificates, and various imports and export permits. 
• Ensure that the applications are tracked and appropriate follow-up is made to completion.
• Provide Legal and Compliance (L&C) management and internal CSIR clients with timeous feedback and progress on applications and registrations.
• Compile and develop Trade Compliance training and awareness plan. 
• Conduct training and awareness sessions and develop training material on Trade Compliance requirements applicable to the CSIR to all affected parties and stakeholders
• Compile a monitoring plan on all Trade Compliance activities, to timeously identify, assess, and report on any Trade Compliance risks identified. 
• Assist the L&C management to develop controls to mitigate relevant compliance risks identified in the business.
• Coordinate and support the business in all regulatory audits or inspections that take place within Trade Compliance matters. 
• Assist the business in closing gaps or non-compliance issues identified during regulatory audits.
• Harness and use technological tools to efficiently fulfil Trade Compliance functions.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

•  A Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Law or Commerce or Risk Management or Logistics or Customs and Excise and/or Import/Exports with at least six years' experience as a Trade Compliance Specialist or Trade Compliance Officer.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Compliance or International Trade or Law or Risk Management or Imports-Exports or Customs Excise or International Trade will be advantageous.
• Certified Compliance Professional  or Certified Risk Professional, Certifications in Logistics or Customs Excise, and/or Import /Exports will be advantageous.
• Proven knowledge and experience in Trade Compliance requirements associated with scientific research and defence projects. 
• Strong knowledge of Trade Compliance multilateral treaties and United Nations (UN) resolutions, local laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Experience in managing regulatory inspections and audits, including the ability to develop and maintain relationships with the applicable authorities. 
• Building strategic partnerships 
• Customer Service Orientation
• Driving Performance
• Programme and project management
• Conflict Management
• Excellence / quality orientation
• Strategic thinking and decision making
• Thought leadership
• Collaboration
• Verbal and Written Communication