University of Pretoria Internship 2024: Earn R10,000/Month
Deadline: 22 July 2024
Location: Gauteng, South Africa
University of Pretoria Internship 2024
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above-mentioned internship programme.
- 12 MONTHS CONTRACT APPOINTMENT
The University of Pretoria’s commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
The Faculty of Veterinary Science is offering an opportunity for qualified Animal Health Technician or Animal scientist or Agricultural economist to gain advanced experience in livestock health and production aspects in a one-year structured, non-degree programme resident in the programme we are working in (i.e. the post is limited for the development of a community member).
By joining their intern programme, you will have an excellent opportunity to work alongside their highly skilled team at the cutting edge of veterinary medicine and extension particularly related to small scale farmer development. So, if you are looking to further your knowledge and skills in livestock health and production aspects, don’t miss the opportunity and apply today.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:
- Provide support to the qualified veterinarian responsible during the training of small-scale farmers in the Ottosdal, Potchefstroom or Sekhukhune/Mashishing areas.
- Provide technical veterinary related support to the trained farmers in the identified areas;
- Collect appropriate data, capture such data and participate in the analysis of such data;
- Liaise with the local government officials (Animal Health Technicians, State Veterinarian, Extension officers, Auctioneers, other industry members, etc.) on animal health and production aspects; and
- Participate in an intern mentorship programme and enter into performance agreement.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Diploma/BSc Animal Health or BSc Animal Science or BSc Agric Economics;
- Acknowledged technical expertise; and
- Adequate subject knowledge necessary for the post.
- Be a resident of one of the identified villages in Ottosdal, Potchefstroom or Sekhukhune/ Mashishing.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Appropriate local language and communication skills;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Good computer skills (Windows, MS Office, internet); and After-hours availability.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
Registration as an Animal Health Technician with the SAVC or Animal Scientist with SACNASP.
The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be R10,000-00 per month
How to apply University of Pretoria Internship 2024
Applicants are requested to submit their applications via email to career services: internship@up.ac.za
Please use the following reference in the subject line: ‘Vet DPAS’
In applying for this post, please attach:
- Letter motivating your interests and commitment;
- A comprehensive CV; and
- Names, e-mail addresses, and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
ABOUT University of Pretoria
The University of Pretoria (UP) is a seven-campus public university with its largest campus in the heart of Hatfield, the picturesque diplomatic hub of South Africa’s capital city. We’re proud to stand among the world’s leading research universities.
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