RE-ADVERT - BEEKEEPING RESEARCH ASSISTANT - HONEY BEE RESEARCH

Agricultural Research Council; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An agricultural research organization in Stellenbosch seeks an individual to manage beekeeping apiary sites and assist with research on honeybee pests and diseases. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, participating in technology transfer initiatives, and reporting on activities. Training in project administration will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in agricultural research.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing apiary sites.
• Familiarity with pests and diseases of honeybees.
• Ability to prepare and maintain research equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage beekeeping apiary sites.
• Assist with research on honeybee pests and diseases.
• Prepare equipment for field studies.
• Participate in technology transfer initiatives.
• Provide reports to supervisor.
• Receive training in project administration.

Job description

• The incumbent will be responsible for the management of the beekeeping apiary sites.
• To assist with both field and laboratory based research on the monitoring and evaluation of pests and diseases of honeybees, and other research projects, including detailed data capture from bee hive surveys.
• Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of equipment required for field studies.
• Participate in Technology transfer initiatives.
• To provide verbal/written reports to the supervisor on work activities and results.
• The incumbent will be trained and mentored in the project administrative tasks required.