SASA Vacancies: Graduate Jobs

SASA Vacancies

The South African Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI) is offering a graduate programme and applications are invited from the candidates who have completed a 3-year National Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree and / or Post-Graduate Degree in a variety of fields.

The South African Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI) is a world renowned agricultural research institute conducting research for the sugar industry. There are a number of different research projects that take place at SASRI which are clustered into four multidisciplinary programmes, namely; Variety Improvement, Crop Protection, Crop Performance & Management and System Design and Optimisation.

Candidates who have completed a 3-year National Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree and / or Post-Graduate Degree in the following study fields are invited to apply:

• – Finance/Business Administration
• – Agriculture/Extension
• – Plant Pathology/Nematology

The Purpose of the Internship is to:

Provide workplace experience to graduates allowing them practical exposure that will enrich their academic training, enhancing future employability.

Provide additional skills development training that will stimulate personal and professional growth, provide life skills and boost work readiness (Basic Business, Technical and Life Skills Training) through formal mentorship.

Term of the Internship: Participants will be offered a one year contract.

Benefits: Successful candidates will receive an allowance of R3000.00 on a monthly basis.

We offer onsite accommodation at a minimum cost, meals, laundry service and free primary health care facilities.

There will be opportunities for growth and development for students who stand out from the rest and contribute significantly during the year.

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies:

• – Communicate ability
• – Conduct experiments
• – Work to deadlines
• – Use computer software
• – Work across research disciplines
• – Work independently

How to apply:

Click here to apply online

Please also attach detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications, academic record, South African Identity document.

Short listing will commence on 31 May 2013. Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to reply to all applicants. Should you not get a response from us by 10 June 2013, please consider your application unsuccessful.