Stellenbosch University Internship Programme 2024 / 2025

Stellenbosch University Internship Programme 2024 / 2025

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Stellenbosch University Internship Programme 2024 / 2025

Deadline: 09 August 2024

Location: Western Cape, South Africa

Stellenbosch University Internship Programme

The Department of Agronomy at the Stellenbosch University is offering an internship opportunity for unemployed graduates to gain work experience for 12 months.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

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REQUIREMENTS

  • BSc, BSc(Agric) or BAgric degree in Agronomy, or similar;
  • Only South African citizens are eligible to apply;
  • A valid Code B drivers licence;
  • Willingness to travel during the production season.

How to apply

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. 

APPLY ONLINE AT https://www.sun.ac.za/english/careers

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

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