About the job:
The CSIR in partnership with the Department of Tourism has an internship opportunities for Resource Efficiency and Cleaner Production (RECP) Implementation Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Sector in the Hosted Programme: National Cleaner Production Centre, South Africa (NCPC-SA), within National Hosted Programme Cluster. The purpose of these implementation programme is to provide National Diploma in engineering, Degree in environmental and natural science graduates an opportunity to gain practical RECP workplace experience through a full blown and structured resource efficiency methodology developed by the NCPC-SA Skills Development unit. The incumbents will be hosted and accommodated on-site for full duration of this implementation programme. These positions are based in various regions.
About the Programme
The programme will aim to equip candidates with RECP skills, as well as business/entrepreneurship skills. The intended result is to transfer sufficient knowledge, skills and experience that they can consult to the Tourism Sector on RECP solutions and projects. Successful candidates will be certified as Energy and Water practitioners in the Tourism and Hospitality Sector
For more information about the division/cluster/portfolio insert a heading Hosted Programmes | CSIR and Industrial Efficiency – National Cleaner Production Centre
Key responsibilities
Under supervision, the candidate will be required to:
- Attend and complete the RECP training programme (from end-user to expert level training);
- Compile the host establishment’s pre-visit questionnaire, assessment report and a case study;
- Undertake routine site walkabouts and site assessments/ inspections on regular basis
- Support the host establishment’s maintenance team in RECP methodologies;
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the host’s standard operating procedures for improvement of the RECP;
- Take responsibility and custodianship of the employer’s work equipment/tools (PPE, Laptop, etc.);
- Undergo RECP training examination at the end of each module
Qualifications, skills and experience:
- A national diploma or a bachelor’s degree in the Engineering field, a bachelor’s degree in Natural Science, or Environmental Science.
- Computer literacy in MS Office Package;
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written);
- Attend and write exams (70% pass mark) of the RECP end-user training accessible on this link: CSIR Learning Factory
- All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
What’s in it for you?
The CSIR offers:
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive and market-related remuneration packages..
- We openly acknowledge and reward our employees’ contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.
Closing date: 28 October 2026
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
For more info, please email us at Recruitmentinfo@csir.co.za Please do-not send 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.