• Soil preparation, storage, and analysis.
• Designing and maintaining soil data systems and databases.
• Using advanced computerised models (programming and statistical understanding) to extract the data needed.
• Mining data from primary and secondary sources, then reorganizing said data in a format that can be easily read by either humans or machines.
• Assist with the operation of laboratory and soil archiving.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s (BSc) Degree in;-
  • Soil Science or
  • Analytical Chemistry
• Applicants should be highly motivated graduates with a strong academic background.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Computer literacy

How to Apply for the Agricultural Research Council-Natural Resources and Engineering (ARC-NRE): Analytical Services Internships 2025

Click here to apply online for Analytical Services Internship Programme

Enquiries: Researcher: Dr NZ Sosibo, Tel: 012 310 2500

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 21 FEBRUARY 2025.

A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance (as well as competency and leadership assessments).

Preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.

Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees, certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of driver’s license must be attached on the form.

A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. 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. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint.