DOA-MSC Student Agronomy A X4 (Roodeplaat) at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Initiates and manages own MSc research project.
• Conducts specific research with clear focus on medicinal plants/industrial crops.
• Collect, captures, analyses, and interprets data.
• Ensure that own deadlines are met.
• Disseminates technology through seminar presentations internal and external.
• Compile and submission of work reports to supervisor.
• Compliance with human resource policies and procedures.
• Compliance with occupational health and safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

Minimum Bursary Requirements

• BSc/BTech in Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop Production, Agricultural Science, or a related field.
• Registered or accepted to study for master's qualification in Agricultural Science or a related field in a South African University.
• Willing to register for master’s studies in Agricultural Sciences or a related field after appointment.
• Solid understanding of agronomic practices.
• Basic knowledge of medicinal plants and/or industrial crop production is advantageous.
• Practical experience in glasshouse and/or field experiments will be an added advantage.

Terms

• After signing a contract; students will be expected to settle their studies fees, accommodation, transport, food, and/or any other expenses.
• Students will be allocated a mentor from the ARC to assist them with real-life research projects for their studies.
• Students will be expected to attend workplace training during academic holidays and times discusses with the mentor.
• Payment of the bursary award will be dependent on the submission of a valid proof of registration.