Intership with DST/NRF

          

 

DST/NRF INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2009/10 

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 The Department of Science & Technology (DST) in partnership with the National Research Foundation (NRF) offers an internship 

opportunity to South African graduates and post-graduates in the Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) fields.  Applications are 

invited from candidates within the following areas of specialization or disciplines:   

 Natural Sciences - Agrometeorology     - Astronomy & Radio Astronomy 

- Geography, Geology & GIS    - Space Science 

- Environmental Science & Management   - Environmental Monitoring & Ecosystems 

- Crop Science      - Urban & Rural Development studies 

- Ecological Science     - Horticulture 

- Material science     - Mathematics 

- Oceanography      - Physics & Physics Research 

- Amphibian Phylogeography    - Agricultural Science Research 

- Library Science     - Textile & Chemistry 

- Urban Ecology      - Water Quality 

Medical Sciences - Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry & Biochemistry - Drug Discovery 

- Medical Physiology     - Organic & Inorganic Chemistry 

- Science Vaccinology     - Social aspects of HIV / AIDS & Health 

- Synthetic Organic or Medicinal Chemistry  - Veterinary 

Engineering - Chemical & Mechanical    - Electrical & Electronics 

- Metallurgy      - Industrial 

- Aeronautics      - Digital Electronics or Microwave 

- Nuclear Safety/Process Engineering 

Science Education - Chemistry & Physics Education   - Earth Science Education 

- Life Science Education     - Technology Education 

Technology & Information 

Technology 

- Computer Science & Information Systems  - Laboratory Technician 

- Nanotechnology     - Electronics / Physics 

- Technical Drawing draftsmen    - Data mining 

- Jewellery Design 

Biological Sciences - Food Science & Technology    - Biology / Zoology / Botany 

- Microbiology      - Biotechnology & Plant Biotechnology 

- Collections research     - Bioprospecting 

- Polymer Science & Polymer Technology  - Conservation Biology 

- Entomology      - Flowering Plant Systematics 

- Fuel Cells      - Fungal Preservation 

- Genetics & Mycology     - Industrial Biotechnology & Industrial Microbiology 

- Mycotoxicology     - Molecular Biology 

- Physiology      - Taxonomy & Systematics 

- Bioprocessing - Biofuels, Metabolite Expression & Process Development 

SET Communication - Science Communication    - Science & Technology Exhibitions 

Research & Development - Statistics      - Database Management 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

 Only applicants with Bachelors degrees, Honuors, BTech and Masters qualifications may apply. 

 REMUNERATION 

 Interns will receive a monthly salary of between R 4 950 to R 6 600 per month - depending on the level of qualification. 

 WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY? 

 Unemployed South African university graduates and post-graduates in the Science, Engineering, Technology (SET) fields. Applicants 

should not have been previously employed under any internship programme. 

 Duration: The internship programme is offered for a period of 12 months.  Successful applicants will be required to sign an internship 

contract. 

 HOW TO APPLY? 

 Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form (obtainable from any Public Service Department).  Applications must be 

accompanied by a covering letter that states the discipline or area of specialisation that the applicant is applying for, updated curriculum 

vitae, certified copies of original qualifications, academic transcripts and a copy of ID document.  

Please forward your applications marked for attention of Mr. Nelson Komane to:  

 Programme Director: Human Capacity Programme  OR Fax 086 558 6248 / e-mail: nelson@nrf.ac.za 

National Research Foundation  

PO BOX 2600  

Pretoria 0001  

 ENQUIRIES 

Nelson Komane: (012) 481-4219     OR  Monwabisi Mfihlo: (012) 481-4023  

 CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2008