Internship Advertisement: Poultry Nutrition & Insectary Research
Employer: Agricultural Research Council (ARC)
Industry: Agricultural & Animal Science Research
Job Type: Internship (Graduate Programme)
Closing Date: 30 January 2026 (Note: Applications for this specific cycle are now closed)
Role Purpose
This internship provides unemployed South African graduates with practical experience in poultry nutrition and insect production systems (specifically mealworms). The role focuses on maintaining strict hygiene and operational protocols within a research insectary while supporting scientific studies on sustainable animal feed alternatives.
Key Responsibilities
Insectary Management: Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards; monitor environmental conditions like temperature and humidity for insect rearing.
Research Support: Assist with the preparation of insect substrates, collect and organize experimental data, and support researchers during trials.
Compliance: Adhere strictly to health, safety, and biosecurity guidelines to prevent contamination of research samples.
Documentation: Record research observations and contribute to written records and reports.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree, BTech, or Advanced Diploma in one of the following:
Entomology
Animal Science
Agriculture
Other related agricultural/biological disciplines.
Eligibility: * Must be a South African citizen.
Must be unemployed at the time of application.
Must have completed Grade 12.
Experience: No prior research experience is required, but a basic understanding of scientific research principles is essential.
Required Documents
Detailed and updated CV.
Covering letter expressing interest.
Certified copies of academic qualifications and South African ID.
Copy of a valid driver’s license (where applicable).
SAQA evaluation report for foreign qualifications.
Contact details for at least three recent referees.
Selection Conditions
Appointment is subject to a positive security clearance.
A competitive remuneration package (stipend) is offered.
Preference is given to designated groups under the Employment Equity Plan.
If no feedback is received within four weeks of the closing date, the application should be considered unsuccessful.
How to Apply
Applications for ARC internships are typically managed through their official recruitment portal.
Application Portal:
Agricultural Research Council Careers Contact: Applicants often submit via the specific link provided in the advertisement on the ARC website or the partner career site.
Safety Warning: The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) will never ask for "processing fees" or "placement fees" to secure an internship. Always apply through official government or institutional channels.
