Our client, the South African Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI), a division of the South African Sugar Association (SASA) has a permanent opportunity available for an Insect Rearing Unit (IRU) Supervisor withinEntomologybased in Mount Edgecombe, KwaZulu Natal

The successful incumbent will be responsible for managing the production and supply of high-quality insects of any life stage, in the numbers required, and to undertake applied research of insect rearing practices

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and maintaining Quality Control (QC) of all insect life stages
• Responsible for managing all hygiene practices throughout the IRU
• In conjunction with the Research Entomologist, developing new routine insect-rearing methods and quality control procedures for all life stages reared as well as managing staff, facility, and apparatus requirements
• Training of new staff, students and interns in routine procedures and rearing methods to ensure they understand and implement the standard operating procedures and rearing methods
• Procuring for the IRU and related research projects all specialized consumables and equipment using the SASA Procurement online system
• Assisting with the preparation and management of IRU budgets

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• MSc Degree in Entomology
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in insect rearing, research and/or production management, including supervisory experience

Knowledge and Skills:

• Computer literacy in budgeting, spreadsheet, word processing, statistical and database programmes
• Ability to speak and understand isiZulu would be advantageous
• Presentation and report writing skills
• Drivers Licence - EB

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Market Related