University of Pretoria Internship Programme 2023

University of Pretoria Internship Programme 2023

Job Title: INTERNSHIP

Job ID25041

Location: University of Pretoria

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

INTERNSHIP: (3 positions)

CLOSING DATE: 3 May 2023

2 YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT APPOINTMENT

Innovation Africa @ University of Pretoria is offering an opportunity to appoint interns as part of the mandate to increase the capacity available to the regulatory authorities of the country in the following completed fields of studies:

Study Fields:

• PhD, MSc or BSc Honours (Agronomy, Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Entomology and Soil Science)

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The successful candidates will actively participate in the following:
• To perform screening of applications such as import permits, parallel/daughter, renewals, administrative changes, and transfer registration applications;
• To evaluate applications such as import permits, parallel/daughter, renewals, administrative changes, and transfer registration applications;
• To be trained by relevant experts on the technical or risk assessment review of inputs dossiers in relation to biological, residues, chemistry, and toxicological studies etc;
• Preparation of technical reports or opinions requested in the format prescribed by the authorities;
• Attend capacity-building training sessions in relation to various laws, regulations, and guidelines in relation to the applicable regulatory framework in South Africa;
• Carry out administrative-related tasks i.e., filling of documents, updating databases manually or electronically etc;
• Assist in the review and making inputs on documents such as guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
• Attend workshops, meetings and ad-hoc tasks where necessary.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• PhD (Agronomy, Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Entomology and Soil Science);
• MSc (Agronomy, Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Entomology and Soil Science);
• BSc Honours (Agronomy, Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Entomology and Soil Science).

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REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Computer skills in MS Office package and email;
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team;
• Efficient planning, organising and prioritising skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ethical insight and reliability;
• Professionalism;
• Flexibility and adaptability.  

Applications:

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In applying for this post, please attach:

• Cover letter;
• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

 No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

FOR ENQUIRIES CONTACT: 

Mr Trishan Moodley: [email protected], Tel: (012) 420 2108 for application-related enquiries. Ms Faith Mokgethi: [email protected] for post-related content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 August 2023, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, and current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.