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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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Nortje’s key competencies are in qualitative research methodology, stakeholder communication and consultation and understanding socio-cultural issues pertaining to cultural behaviour and its significance in relation to the natural environment, as well as conservation and natural resource management, particularly socio-cultural approaches to ecosystem goods and services.
Schaefer investigates the fate and persistence of microbial pathogens in aquatic environments and develops biological remediation strategies for wastewater treatment.
Kellerman’s key interests include the assessment and management of developmental impacts and different land use regimes on biodiversity and terrestrial ecosystems; facilitation and management of public participation processes and stakeholder engagement; as well as environmental legal compliance, skills development and further training.
Lochner’s area of interest is environmental assessment and management.