Council for Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR)
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 organisation¿s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
GIS Interns
About the job:
The CSIR Smart Mobility Cluster is seeking two motivated GIS Interns to support the development, maintenance, and governance of strategic geospatial infrastructure that underpins transport planning, mobility research, spatial analytics, and decision-support activities.
The successful candidates will gain practical experience in GIS data management, spatial analysis in transport, metadata development, data quality assurance, and geospatial data governance while working alongside experienced researchers and GIS professionals.
This position reports to the Research Group Leader.
For more information about the cluster, please visit: For more information about cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/smart-mobility .
Key responsibilities:
Support the inventory, acquisition, organisation, and maintenance of GIS datasets.
Assist with spatial data cleaning, validation, topology correction, and quality assurance.
Develop and maintain metadata and dataset documentation.
Assist with transport network data management, including roads, public transport routes, and supporting spatial datasets.
Support geodatabase management and version control activities.
Contribute to data standardisation and GIS governance initiatives.
Assist with the preparation of maps, reports, and technical documentation.
Participate in stakeholder engagements and data collection activities where required.
Qualifications, skills and experience:
A Bachelor of Science degree in GIS/Geoinformatics/Remote Sensing, or a related field;
A postgraduate degree will be advantageous;
Must have knowledge of GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro, and/or QGIS;
Basic understanding of spatial data management and mapping principles;
Good analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills;
Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
Duration:
24 Months
What¿s 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: 20 July 2026
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on 012 841 4774 or email us at Recruitmentinfo@csir.co.za
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.
To apply for this job please visit candidate.csir.co.za.