South African Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI) Internship Programme

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.

South African Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI) is offering 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 the following study fields:

• 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.

How to Apply:

• All applications must be submitted via our online job portal access it from our website at www.sasa.org.za (navigate to Careers @ SASA – Vacancies) .
• 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.

Please visit www.sasa.org.za for more details about the Research Institute.

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies:

Ability

• communicate
• conduct experiments
• work to deadlines
• use computer software
• work across research disciplines
• work independently

Knowledge

• field of research
• research principles and methodology
• trends and best practice in research design

The South African Sugar Association (SASA) provides a diverse range of highly specialised services to the South African sugar industry and our activities are funded in the main by the sugarcane growers and sugar milling companies. Our mission is to provide specialist services that enhance the profitability, global competitiveness and sustainability of the South African sugar industry.