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To meet its mandate of improving the quality of life of South Africans, the CSIR relies on its most important asset, its people. The CSIR’s multidisciplinary nature positions the organisation to help solve the increasingly complex problems of our time. This multidisciplinary science, engineering and technology base is made up of individuals who are highly specialised in their respective fields. They are geneticists, virologists, software developers, polymer chemists, applied mathematicians and industrial engineers, just to name a few.
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Bergh’s interest lies in evaluation and testing of mechanical systems and his role includes the management of laboratories and facilities that offer health and safety testing and training services to the mining and other industries.
Teleka manages the provision of quality mechanical engineering testing and technical services to the mining and engineering industries and provides high-level engineering expertise to address client needs.
Khan’s research interests lie in mining, with a special focus on geotechnical engineering (open cast mines), and the socio-economic impacts of mine modernisation.
Kgarume’s interest are in the application of geophysical techniques in mining for the optimal extraction of ore and the improvement of health and safety.