Job Description
| Job Title | Graduate Placement – Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases |
| Location: Veterinary Science |
R95 400 a year
UP Professional and Support
FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY TROPICAL DISEASES
UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
ONDERSTEPOORT CAMPUS: GRADUATE PLACEMENT (24 MONTH CONTRACT FROM 1 APRIL 2022 TO 31 MARCH 2024)
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria in collaboration with Agriseta wishes to invite applications for the following GRADUATE PLACEMENT program,
The University of Pretoria’s commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development. UP offers this opportunity to candidates who wish to gain practical experience and exposure.
Prior work experience not required
All successful candidates will receive training/mentorship; thus, prior work experience is not required.
Benefits of internship
This opportunity will put all successful candidates in good stead when applying for other career opportunities after successful completion of the programme.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidates will be linked to the Department of Veterinary Diseases (DVTD) at the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, UP. In general, the responsibilities will include (based on qualification), but are not limited to:
Assisting academics with practical training of farmers and/or students on animal health aspects;
Assisting academics/researchers with Data collection and analysis in the identified research projects;
Assisting academics/researchers with collection, processing and analysis of samples in the field and identified laboratories;
Assisting academics/researchers with various administrative duties related to teaching and research activities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Animal health technicians with a Diploma/BSc/BTech degree in Animal health;
BSc degree in biological sciences/zoology/microbiology/Agric (Anim Sci major);
Diploma in Veterinary Nursing/Bachelors in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent and registered as veterinary nurse with the South African Veterinary Council
Aggregate academic average of 60%;
Certified and clear copies of ID documents (date stamp not older than 3 months);
Certified and clear copy of the highest qualification or academic record (date stamp not older than 3 months);
South African citizen;
Able to start work on the 1st April 2022;
Between 18 and 35 of age.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
Graduates will be expected to work in areas where Foot and Mouth Disease is endemic and /or in areas where DVTD conducts its research.
PLACEMENT WILL BE IN THE FOLLOWING PROVINCE:
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
KwaZulu Natal
Kolo college (EC)
The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be R95,400 per annum.
Applicants are requested to apply online, quoting the applicable reference number.
In applying for this post, please attach:
A comprehensive CV;
Certified proof of qualifications & certified copy of ID;
Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
CLOSING DATE: 20 March 2022
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES: Ms Granny Maseko (granny.maseko@up.ac.za), Tel: (012) 529 8495 or Ms Christa Kitching (christa.kitching@up.a.za), Tel: 012 529 8394 Ms for application related enquiries
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 1 April 2022, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above vacancy.
The University of Pretoria’s commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
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