Engineer: Geospatial Modelling
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Date: 1 day ago
City: Pretoria, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, 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. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Engineer: Geospatial Modelling in the
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.
Engineer: Geospatial Modelling
About The Job
The CSIR has a vacancy for an Engineer: Geospatial Modelling in the Operational Intelligence Impact Area, within the Next Generation Enterprises and Institutions cluster. The incumbent should have a strong background in software engineering, geospatial data analysis, and client engagement. This role requires a proactive individual who can develop innovative software solutions, engage with clients, and drive business growth through technical expertise and strategic insight. This hybrid position is based in Pretoria or Stellenbosch and will report to the Research Group Leader.
For more info about the cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/nextgen-enterprises-and-institutions
Key Responsibilities
The CSIR Offers
For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on 012841 4774 or email us at [email protected]
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.
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.
Engineer: Geospatial Modelling
About The Job
The CSIR has a vacancy for an Engineer: Geospatial Modelling in the Operational Intelligence Impact Area, within the Next Generation Enterprises and Institutions cluster. The incumbent should have a strong background in software engineering, geospatial data analysis, and client engagement. This role requires a proactive individual who can develop innovative software solutions, engage with clients, and drive business growth through technical expertise and strategic insight. This hybrid position is based in Pretoria or Stellenbosch and will report to the Research Group Leader.
For more info about the cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/nextgen-enterprises-and-institutions
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain digital solutions for clients in partnership with researchers and experts from cross disciplinary fields.
- Write clean, scalable, and efficient code, following industry best practices.
- Contribute technically on large and complex projects, using cutting-edge data, simulation, technology and innovative designs;
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and incorporate them into new solutions;
- Perform project management tasks such as project plan scoping, managing, controlling, and closing out, including time sheet management, procurement activities, ethical clearance applications
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities, develop strong client relationships, and contribute to marketing materials and sales strategies for geospatial products and services.
- A Bachelors degree in geomatics, computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, data science, engineering or related fields with at least two years practical experience on the following:
- Design, develop, implement, and optimize software applications.
- Scientific programming and implementing different machine learning and deep learning models.
- Must have knowledge and/or experience with some of the following:
- DevOps
- Test automation, continuous integration, continuous delivery;
- Docker;
- Python;
- JavaScript;
- C++ and other programming languages
- Open GIS source software (e.g. Geoserver, QGIS),
- ArcGIS Products
- Machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and data analysis tools (e.g., Pandas, NumPy)
- Experience should include engaging with clients and managing business relationships.
The CSIR Offers
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
- Total cost to company 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.
For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on 012841 4774 or email us at [email protected]
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.
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