Doa Funded Msc Internship Programme: Water Science

Pretoria, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Provide research support to Water Science research projects as the affiliated postgraduate student. Engage with relevant stakeholders within affiliated research projects. Disseminate project results through peer-reviewed or popular publications and presentations at conferences. Assist with installation, monitoring and maintenance of field equipment. Collect, capture, process and interpret field data, and make internal project recommendations. Assist with predictions of crop growth using a soil water balance-based crop model.



Master's (MSc) degree in Agronomy/Crop production or related field. Possession of knowledge or experience on soil water balance-based crop modelling. Applicants should be highly motivated graduates with a strong academic background. Good communication skills (written and verbal). Must be willing to travel to farmers' sites. Must have a valid driver's licence (code 08/EB).

Enquiries: Dr NA Araya, Tel: 012 310 2500




CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 17 SEPTEMBER 2025





A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance (as well as competency and leadership assessments).

Preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.

Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees, certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of driver's license must be attached on the form.

A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months' probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint.

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  • Job Id
    JD1508017
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Part Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pretoria, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
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