The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for Internship Programme 2023/2024
Position: Internship Programme
Location: Roodeplaat, Pretoria
Closing Date: 04 September 2023
The ARC-Vegetable, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC–VIMP) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic Interns to the following Internship positions at Roodeplaat (Pretoria):
POSITION
Intern x 2
CONTRACT DURATION
1 Year
DISCIPLINE
DNA Marker Technology
RECRUITING LINE MANAGER
Dr I Gazendam
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
MSc in Plant Biotechnology or closely related disciplines (e.g., Genetics, Plant breeding).
LINK TO APPLY
https://forms.office.com/r/egXDFWJkBC
POSITION
Intern x1
CONTRACT DURATION
1 Year
DISCIPLINE
Genetic Resources – Field Planting and Characterization of Imported Cassava
Germplasm
RECRUITING LINE MANAGER
Prof. MW Bairu
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
BSc honours/ Postgraduate diploma in biological sciences, plant biotechnology,
horticulture, plant production and/or plant sciences.
Knowledge of plant physiology, field trial management skill, plant production and data
collection methods.
Workstation is in KZN, Hluhluwe.
LINK TO APPLY
https://forms.office.com/r/hfb0hvGWrr
POSITION
Intern x1
CONTRACT DURATION
1 Year
DISCIPLINE
Genetic Resources – Collection and Propagation of Amadumbe (Taro)
Landraces
RECRUITING LINE MANAGER
Prof. MW Bairu
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
Bsc Honours/ Postgraduate
Diploma in Biological Sciences, Plant Biotechnology, Horticulture, Plant Production
and/or Plant Sciences.
Knowledge Of Plant Physiology, Plant Collection and Glasshouse Trial Management Skill, Plant Production and Data Collection Methods.
Drivers’ License Required.
Workstation is in Roodeplaat, North of Pretoria
LINK TO APPLY
https://forms.office.com/r/v7kmV2VH1N
POSITION
Intern x3
CONTRACT DURATION
1 Year
DISCIPLINE
Plant Breeding/ Plant Production
RECRUITING LINE MANAGER
Dr N Mbuma
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
BSc Honours/ Post graduate
Diploma in Plant breeding/ Genetics/ Crop Science or related Discipline.
LINK TO APPLY
https://forms.office.com/r/qNCfVPmjxu
POSITION
Intern
CONTRACT DURATION
1 Year
DISCIPLINE
Plant Breeding/ Plant Production
RECRUITING LINE MANAGER
Dr A Assefa
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
BSc Honours/ Post graduate
Diploma in Plant breeding/ Genetics/ Crop Science or related discipline.
LINK TO APPLY
https://forms.office.com/r/qNCfVPmjxu
POSITION
Intern X3
CONTRACT DURATION
1 Year
DISCIPLINE
Commercialisation
RECRUITING LINE MANAGER
Dr PJ Steyn
Dr LBT Matsaunyane
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
BSc Honours In Biological Sciences, Plant Biotechnology, Horticulture, Plant Production
and/or Plant Sciences.
A Strong Knowledge of Plant Physiology, Knowledge on Plant Hormone Physiology is a
Differentiating Advantage.
LINK TO APPLY
https://forms.office.com/r/HvXauBsyjD
POSITION
Intern
CONTRACT DURATION
1 Year
DISCIPLINE
Commercialisation
RECRUITING LINE MANAGER
Dr PJ Steyn
Dr LBT Matsaunyane
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
BSc Honours In Biological Sciences, Plant Biotechnology, Horticulture, Plant Production
and/or Plant Sciences.
A Strong Knowledge of Plant Biologicals, Physiology, knowledge on Plant Hormone
Physiology is a differentiating advantage.
LINK TO APPLY
https://forms.office.com/r/HvXauBsyjD
POSITION
Intern X3
CONTRACT DURATION
1 Year
DISCIPLINE
Agronomy
RECRUITING LINE MANAGER
Dr M. Mofokeng
Dr E. Arendse
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
Minimum BSc honours / Postgraduate
Diploma in Crop Science or Horticulture or
closely related field.
LINK TO APPLY
https://forms.office.com/r/RsTp74y1Kn
The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to South African citizens not older than the age of 35 years.
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV, including certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license and particulars of three (3) traceable referees. Click on the links to apply.
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 Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company has the right not to appoint.
ENQUIRIES CONTACT THE RECRUITING LINE MANAGERS (012) 808-8000
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 04 SEPTEMBER 2023