The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisations work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
Internship: Procurement (Two positions)
About The Job
The CSIR has two Internship opportunities in the Strategic Procurement Unit. The incumbents will gain experience in sourcing goods and services as well as exposure to procurement-related administrative tasks. These positions are 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.
- 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.
- All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
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 applications 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 applicants 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.
