CSIR Telecommunications Internships 2023 – For details about eligibility, requirements, available positions, application procedure – how to apply, application form PDF download, interview questions/schedules, etc.
Are you looking for internship programmes in South Africa? Do you have the basic requirements to apply for internship programmes? If yes, you are welcome to this page.
This page contains information about the latest internship programmes at CSIR Telecommunications Internships 2023/2024 and how to apply.
An internship is a period of work experience offered by an organization for a limited period of time. It is typically undertaken by students and graduates looking to gain relevant skills and experience in a particular field. Employers benefit from these placements because they often recruit employees from their best interns, who have known capabilities, thus saving time and money in the long run.
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) invites South Africa unemployed graduates to apply for Telecommunications Internship Programme 2023 / 2024.
The CSIR has an Internship opportunity for an Intern in the Networked Systems and Applications impact area, within the Next Generation Enterprises and Institutions Cluster. The purpose of the Internship is to provide graduates with an opportunity to gain practical work experience through providing technical support to the research and development team in the wireless telecommunications systems and networks within the Spectrum Access and Management Innovation (SAMI) research group. This position is based in Pretoria.
For more info about the cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/nextgen-enterprises-and-institutions
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct laboratory testing of radio devices (such as television white space radios) and radio frequency field measurements;
- Implement the open source code for radio air interface as part of the 5G radio access network platform;
- Conduct hardware, firmware and embedded Linux development and implementation;
- Conduct field deployment, testing and debugging;
- Read, write and understand technical documents, manuals, specifications and block diagrams;
- Perform wireless network installation audits;
- Perform technical installations, which may include working at heights; and
- Debug and troubleshoot issues related to product development.
Qualifications, skills and experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent NQF 7 in electronic/computer engineering or related fields;
- Familiarity with mobile networking technologies/standards;
- Coding knowledge of cellular components and solutions for base stations and/or terminals;
- Ability to read/verify schematics and verify design principles;
- Ability to troubleshoot/verify printed circuit boards (PCB) and design principles;
- Familiar with electronic measurement instruments and software test methods;
- Must have basic Linux exposure including ability to write scripts using Shell, Python, or related scripting languages;
- Must have a valid (Code B) Driver’s License and be willing to undertake long distance field trips to rural areas in South Africa as and when required;
- All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
How to apply
Click here to apply online for CSIR: Telecommunications Internships 2023
Application Deadline: 03 August 2023
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