Recruitment Vacancies at University of Venda

Requirements:

• BSc. Agriculture in Forestry
• The applicant must be 18 to 35 years of age
• The applicant must be South African citizen
• No work experience required

Job duties

• Assist with daily forestry operations, including planting, pruning, thinning, and harvesting trees.
• Monitor forest growth, health, and productivity, ensuring sustainable practices are applied.
• Participate in forest inventory and data collection activities, such as measuring tree diameters, heights, and species identification.
• Support the implementation of forest regeneration and reforestation programs.
• Assist in managing agroforestry systems, integrating trees with crops or livestock.

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

• BSc Agribusiness Management
• The applicant must be between 18 and 35 years of age
• The applicant must be South African citizen
• Preference will be given to graduates who studied with University of Venda
• No work experience required

JOB DUTIES 

• Participate in the capacitation of agricultural cooperative members.
• Train identified farmers on agricultural economics aspects.
• Collect data, analysis and write of reports for a community research project.
• Assist in identifying and linking agribusiness entities for students’ practical activities.
• Draft business plans for farmers

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Requirements:

• BSc. Agriculture in Forestry
• The applicant must be 18 to 35 years of age
• The applicant must be South African citizen
• No work experience required

Job duties

• Assist faculty members and graduate students in conducting research projects.
• Participant in laboratory activities to gain hands-on experience.
• Assist in the analysis of research data using statistical software.
• Provide support to ongoing research project.
• Conduct literature search and review to support the development.
• Participate in various academic activities.

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Requirements:

• BSc. Agriculture in Plant and Soil
• The applicant must be 18 to 35 years of age
• The applicant must be South African citizen
• No work experience required

Job duties

• Conduct soil sampling, testing, and analysis to determine fertility and health.
• Recommend soil improvement measures such as fertilization, liming, or organic matter incorporation.
• Assist in erosion control and soil conservation practices.
• Monitor the effects of different cropping systems and land management practices on soil health.
• Document and report on soil management activities and results.
• Assist in research and development of high-yield crop varieties.
• Monitor crop growth and performance under various environmental conditions.
• Participate in pest and disease control strategies.
• Conduct experiments to improve crop resistance and productivity.
• Collect and analyze data on plant physiology and genetics.

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Job requirement

• Bsc Agriculture in Animal Science
• The candidate must be 18-35 years of age
• The candidate must be South African citizen
• The preference will be given to the candidate who graduated with University of Venda

Job Duties

• Assist with daily livestock care and management, including feeding, health checks, and record-keeping.
• Monitor growth performance, reproduction, and disease management in livestock.
• Participate in the development of feeding programs and ration formulation.
• Assist in implementing animal welfare practices.
• Perform routine data collection and analysis on livestock performance. 
• Support vaccination, deworming, and other veterinary interventions