Agricultural Research Council (ARC) invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for Finance Internship Programme 2024.
About Agricultural Research Council (ARC)
The Agricultural Research Council is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and fosters innovation to support and develop the agricultural sector. The ARC’s vision reflects its core business and celebrates its unique role, acknowledging its position as the principal agricultural research institution in South Africa.
The vision highlights the need to harness ARC capabilities to ensure that it becomes an organization known for its excellence in its core area of business.
Internship Application Closing Date:
21 June 2024
Internship Location:
Bethlehem, Free State, South Africa
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
How to apply
CLOSING DATE: 21 JUNE 2024