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CSIR Careers brochure

The CSIR is a remarkable organisation distinguished for its excellence in research and development, as well as its commitment to making an impact in people’s lives. To achieve these goals, highly skilled people are required – which is why we are always looking for bright, passionate people to embark on this journey with us.

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CSIR Strategy Booklet

This strategy overview document highlights the case for change and the subsequent outputs of months of rigorous research, analysis and engagement with various internal and external stakeholders as part of the strategy development process. This process culminated in a new vision, mission, objectives, values and a reconfigured research and development focus that is relevant to the needs of the country.

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CSIR partners with 3Sixty GSG and Tautomer to accelerate technology commercialisation

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will work with 3Sixty Global Solutions Group (3Sixty GSG) a subsidiary of NUMSA Investment Company (NIC), and Tautomer to fast-track the commercialisation of CSIR technologies. The organisations entered into a tripartite agreement through ...
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South African mining industry to receive a boost with new high-tech rock drills

The Mandela Mining Precinct has unveiled two new rock drill prototypes developed by local innovators to enhance drilling operations, a significant move to advance the mining sector in the country. The two high-tech prototype rock drills are set to reduce the exposure of operators to dangerous con...

Alien plants threaten to use up half of the inflows into two important dams in SA

Up to 50% of the annual inflows into the Western Cape’s Berg River Dam catchment and Limpopo’s De Hoop Dam catchment could be used up by alien plants over a period of 45 years, if they are left uncleared. This is the warning issued by water experts Dr David Le Maitre of the CSIR; Dr James Blignau...

South Africans can take control of their household electricity usage and save money at the same time - CSIR Energy experts

South Africans have been urged to become more energy efficient, change their behaviour and make use of complementary energy sources, as South Africa experiences further load shedding and grid outages. Taking control of electricity in households by installing energy efficient devices and appliance...
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CSIR launches new online platform for information-sharing on human settlement development

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in partnership with the Departments of Science and Technology and Human Settlements, launched the Urban Knowledge Exchange Southern Africa (uKESA), an online platform designed to support government, industry, the private sector, civil soc...