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Submit CV: Internship Programme at Agricultural Research Council

The  Agricultural Research Council (ARC) invites graduates to apply for 38 internship opportunities which form part of the Kaonafatso Ya Dikgomo – Beef Recording And Improvement Scheme (1-year Contract). Interns will be placed in all 9 provinces. The scheme was established to facilitate access of small-holder farmers in mainstream agricultural economy of the country and its objective is to achieve sustainable livestock improvement by keeping accurate animal performance records. Interns will be placed in all 9 provinces and will gain experience in both farmer development and animal recording.

ARC is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and foster innovation in support of the agricultural sector.

Key performance areas

  • Provide animal recording and improvement services to smallholder farmers.
  • Participate in the training and recruitment of farmers and teams in Kaonafatso ya Dikgomo Beef Recording and Improvement Scheme.
  • Visit farmers for beef recording and improvement purposes
  • Train new participants in different phases of beef schemes
  • Participate in focus sessions/meetings with farmers’ teams/individuals
  • Collect information from all – possible sources to compile a database of current herd statistics and performance of livestock owned by resourced poor farmers to derive performance indicators
  • Participate in the provincial farmer support team to implement the project.
  • Compile monthly reports.

Requirements

  • A National Diploma in Animal Production
  • Motivated and prepared to travel to farms and villages
  • Good human relations
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal).

NB: Applicants must indicate their preferred province.

Enquiries: Mr DM Motiang, tel. (012) 672-9147

How to apply

Closing date is 26 August 2016. Click here to apply online