Council For Scientific And Industrial Research
Engineering Services in Pretoria

in South Africa is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa.
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research.

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, commonly known as the CSIR, is a world-class African research and development organisation established through an Act of Parliament in The CSIR undertakes directed, multidisciplinary research and technological innovation that contributes to the improved quality of life of South Africans. The CSIR is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa. Find full details about our leadership structure and our operational units. View a selection of highlights from our research and technological and innovation journey. The CSIR partners and collaborates to achieve better outcomes and innovations. The organisation plays a key role in supporting government’s programmes through directed research that is aligned with the country’s priorities, the organisation’s mandate and its science, engineering and technology competences. The ongoing development, renewal and transformation of the SET base are of critical importance for the organisation. In addition, the CSIR is an important part of the national system of innovation and through the development and training of our scientific base, contributes to the national imperative to develop human capital and to the ongoing transformation of our society. Therefore, the CSIR is committed to maintaining its record of good governance and to continue to operate in a sustainable manner. Supporting national imperatives through high quality and relevant research. Key issues that the CSIR seeks to address through various interventions include: creating a vibrant economy and employment opportunities; building a capable state that is able to consistently deliver high-quality services for all South Africans; contributing to the development of economic and social infrastructure like transport, energy, water resources and ICT networks. These are: The built environment, defence and security, energy, health, industry and the natural environment. To make an impact in these areas, the organisation draws on a rich, multidisciplinary science base and proficiency in enabling technologies such as nanotechnology, materials science, synthetic biology, photonics and information and communications technology. Two-thirds of the CSIR’s staff consists of scientists, engineers and technologists, who share a passion for shaping a better future through science and technology innovation. The organisation also invests in a myriad of training interventions to foster young talent and further develop expertise by providing bursaries, studentships, internships, exchange and sabbatical programmes. It is this combination of excellence in research, highly skilled staff and world-class infrastructure that puts the CSIR at the cutting edge of research and technological innovation to ensure a better future through science.