Research Technician: Veterinary (entomology)
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Description
The ARC- Onderstepoort Veterinary Research (ARC- OVR) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Onderstepoort, Pretoria:
- Assist with research on insects of veterinary importance in the field including Black flies, Culicoides, Stomoxys, Tabanid and Tsetse flies.
- Assist in the maintenance and administration of the ARC-OVR tsetse colony.
- Take irradiated blood for bioassays and interpret the results
- Update weekly tsetse colony mortality database.
- Assist Researchers during field trips with trap deployment, fly collection management.
- Responsible for maintaining infrastructure and facilities.
- Responsible for training interns and providing support as needed.
- Adhering to all Safety and GLP rules and regulations.
- National Diploma in Veterinary Technology.
- B-Tech: in Veterinary Technology will be added advantage.
- Professional membership: SAVC registration is compulsory.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- A driver's licence will be an added advantage.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 21 NOVEMBER 2025
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 and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months' probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver's license and at least three contactable referees) must be attached on the form.
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. The company has the right not to appoint
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Job IdJD1594526
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationPretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned