Job Details
- Expires 10 September 0 days left to apply
- Reference number: 474
- Province: Limpopo
- Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
- Posted: August 25th
- Remuneration package: Grade 9
Background to Position
Support - Univen Funded
University of Venda - Vice Chancellor and Principal -Deputy Vice Chancellor: Academic - School of Agriculture - Soil Science
Job Description
Duties:
- Field soil sampling techniques, field soil identification, description, and classification.
- Use of various laboratory and field equipment for soil and plant tissue analyses
- Preparation of soil and plant samples for tissue analysis
- Data collection techniques and report compilation
- Experimental Design and Layout
- Day to day laboratory management
Inherent Criteria
Requirements:
- A BSc Agriculture (Soil Science) coupled with at least two (02) years' relevant experience in laboratory work or a National Diploma (Soil Science) coupled with five (05) years' relevant experience in laboratory work.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of various field equipment for measuring soil properties, and laboratory equipment and instruments for soil and plant tissue analyses; evidence of compilation of practical manual in Soil Science; data analysis and report compilation.
- Basic knowledge of common laboratory and field equipment used in soil analysis.
Application Requirement
The University of Venda is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of Employment Equity. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Candidates with foreign qualifications will be expected to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) by the time they submit their application.
