Apply now for the Agricultural Research Council Internship 2024. The ARC-Small Grains (ARC-SG) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position:
INTERNSHIPS X5: GERMPLASM DEVELOPMENT FOR SMALL GRAIN
(THREE (3) YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Key Performance Areas:
• Contribute to research and technical activities of multiple projects.
• Participates in planning and coordinating glasshouse, field and laboratory experiments.
• Carry out data collection, capturing, and basic analysis under supervision.
• Participates in the identification and development of new business opportunities.
• Participate in the successful transfer of scientific technology i.e. compilation of reports, oral and poster presentations.
• Pro-actively provide technical input within the context of the research project/s.
• Contribute to research by rendering desired support to research staff and optimise the utilisation of resources allocated to projects.
• Utilise and maintain facilities, apparatus and equipment.
• Comply to Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Requirements:
• A 3 year National Diploma in Agriculture/Biotechnology/Crop Production/Genetics/Plant Breeding/Plant
Science/Molecular Biology or related fields.
• Knowledge of maintenance of equipment and infrastructure needed for research.
• Understanding of basic principles of research.
• Flexible and strong willingness to learn.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
Enquiries: Mr. T Baloyi, Tel: (058) 307 3416
Location: Bethlehem
CLOSING DATE: 21 JUNE 2024
Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license) must be attached on the form.
NB: Non-RSA citizens with work permit must attach certified copies as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees.
SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The company has the right not to appoint.