The Stellenbosch University invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for Internship Programme for a period of 12 months (2024/2025)
Position: Internship Programme
Reference Number: AW01/169/0724
Duration: 12 Months
Closing Date: 09 August 2024
Kindly note that only South African citizens from the designated groups will be considered for the position.
The Department of Agronomy is offering an internship opportunity for unemployed graduates to gain work experience for 12 months.
Duties
The internship will offer multiple pathways for learning, including:
Taking ownership of technical aspects of agronomic trials to develop independent thinking and problem-solving. Since the intern will have limited experience at first, an experienced technical officer and researcher will be supporting them to facilitate gradual learning and a gradual increase of responsibilities;
Developing agriculture-specific technical skills and general soft skills which will prepare a well-rounded agronomist for industry. Skills development areas will include project management skills, time management, applied learning, social and networking skills, self-control and self-motivation, communication skills, as well as problem-solving and higher-order thinking;
Experience in various areas of the country will be gained by the exposure to multiple projects and crops throughout South Africa, including the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, North-West, Limpopo, Free State and Northern Cape province. This experience will equip the intern with the essential skills to work as an agronomist throughout the country;
Exposure to industry through engagement at farmers¿ days, symposia and workshops, including presenting preliminary research findings at farmers¿ days and symposia.
Job Requirements
• BSc, BSc(Agric) or BAgric degree in Agronomy, or similar.
• Only South African citizens are eligible to apply.
• A valid Code B driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel during the production season.
Recommendation
• None.
Closing Date: 09 August 2024
Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE). In accordance with the institutional EE Plan of the University and that of the specific environment, only South African citizens from the designated groups will be considered for appointment.
Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.
How to apply
Apply Here: Internship Programme
The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires people in occupations that entail potential exposure to certain hazards (such as, but not limited to: noise, hazardous chemical substances and hazardous biological agents) to be subjected to medical screening, to determine their fitness to work in the said occupations.
Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.