Agricultural Research Council has got 15 Internship Program for graduates in the following fields: Plant Biotechnology, biological sciences, plant biotechnology, horticulture, plant production and/or plant sciences, Plant breeding/ Genetics/ Crop Science, Crop Science or Horticulture. The graduates will be placed across the different ARC offices nationwide.
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and foster innovation in support of the agricultural sector. It provides diagnostic, laboratory, analytical, agricultural engineering services, post-harvest technology development, agrochemical evaluation, consultation and advisory services, food processing technology services as well as various surveys and training interventions. Through its wider network of research institutes and experimental farms, the ARC provides a strong scientific base and a broadly distributed technology transfer capacity to the entire agricultural industry in South Africa
Intern x 2
DISCIPLINE DNA Marker Technology
QUALIFICATION MSc in Plant Biotechnology or closely related disciplines (e.g., Genetics, Plant breeding).
Intern x1
DISCIPLINE Genetic Resources - Field Planting and Characterization of Imported Cassava Germplasm
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.
Intern x1
DISCIPLINE Genetic Resources - Collection and Propagation of Amadumbe (Taro)
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
Intern x4
DISCIPLINE Plant Breeding/ Plant Production
QUALIFICATION BSc Honours/ Post graduate Diploma in Plant breeding/ Genetics/ Crop Science or related Discipline.
Intern X4
DISCIPLINE Commercialisation
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
Intern X3
DISCIPLINE Agronomy
QUALIFICATION Minimum BSc honours / Postgraduate Diploma in Crop Science or Horticulture or closely related field.
ENQUIRIES CONTACT THE RECRUITING LINE MANAGERS (012) 808-8000
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 04 SEPTEMBER 2023
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.
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