The National Museum, Bloemfontein invites interested and suitably qualified applicants to apply for the 18-month Internship Programme.

Position: Data Capturer: Entomology (Internship)

Duration: 18 Months Contract

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State

Closing Date: 12 February 2025

The National Museum, Bloemfontein invites applications for an 18 month internship in the Entomology collection of the Terrestrial Invertebrates Department.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science. Preference will be given to interns who have studied entomology.
  • Knowledge of database systems and experience with collections will be an advantage.
  • High levels of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
  • Computer literacy including proficiency in Word, Excel and Access
  • Good planning and organisational skills;
  • Good interpersonal relations;
  • The ability to work under pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Capture label data from insect specimens into Excel
  • Verifying existing database records
  • Assist departmental staff as required

Recruitment Details:

  • Communication will be limited to the short-listed candidates only;
  • Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a comprehensive selection process;
  • The intern will receive a monthly stipend equivalent to their NQF level.
  • The National Museum is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve its equity objectives. Therefore people from designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
  • The National Museum reserves the right not to fill an advertised position.

Closing date: 12 February 2025

If you meet ALL the stated requirements, kindly e-mail or hand deliver your application with all following required documents including a covering letter, the National Museum application form, certified copies of your ID, qualifications and a comprehensive CV
(including three contactable references) to: [email protected] or hand deliver at 36, Aliwal Street, Bloemfontein.

Application Form

Application Form PDF

Application Form DOC

Applications not meeting the criteria as stated in the advert will be automatically disqualified.
Should you not hear from us within a month after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

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