RE-ADVERT - BEEKEEPING RESEARCH ASSISTANT - HONEY BEE RESEARCH (THREE (3) YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

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

Job summary

A research organization in Stellenbosch is seeking an individual to manage beekeeping apiary sites and assist in field and laboratory research concerning honeybees. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance and providing reports on findings. The role involves training and mentorship opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the beekeeping apiary sites.
• Assist with field and laboratory research on honeybee pests and diseases.
• Prepare and maintain equipment for field studies.
• Participate in Technology transfer initiatives.
• Provide reports on work activities and results.
• Receive training and mentorship in project administrative tasks.

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.