NWK Jobs

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Final-year Student Studying Soil Science

TAKE YOUR SOIL SCIENCE CAREER TO THE
NEXT LEVEL WITH NWK!

LICHTENBURG

Are you a final-year student studying Soil Science or a related field at a South African university? NWK is
offering a unique opportunity to help you complete your studies and gain practical experience in the exciting world of agriculture.

What we offer?
 Final-Year Tuition Covered: We’ll pay your tuition fees for your final year, so you can focus fully on your
studies.
 Practical Holiday Work: Gain valuable hands-on experience during your holidays at AgTech@NWK, our
cutting-edge agricultural technology division.
 Job Guarantee: Upon successfully completing your studies, you will be considered for a position as a
Soil Scientist at Agtech@NWK, provided a suitable vacancy is available.

Why NWK?
 NWK is a dynamic and forward-thinking partner in agriculture, with more than 115 years of experience.
We are committed to sustainability, innovation, and investing in young talent. By joining us, you’ll work
alongside experts and contribute to shaping the future of agriculture in South Africa.

Who should apply?
If you:
 Are a final-year student studying Soil Science or a related field at an accredited South African university.
 Have a passion for soil science, sustainable agriculture, and innovative solutions.
 Are ready to gain practical experience and work on cutting-edge agricultural projects.

Remember to include the following documents in your application:
 Your academic record
 A motivational letter
 Your updated CV

The closing date for applications is 6 January 2025. If you are not invited for an interview within two weeks after the closing date, consider the application unsuccessful. NWK supports the purpose of the Employment Equity Act and gives preference to applicants from the nominated groups. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NWK reserves the right not to fill the position.

PROGRAMMER

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Purpose of the position:
The incumbent will be responsible for the development and maintenance of programmes and systems
for NWK under the guidance of a project leader. The development and maintenance of the system and
programmes will be done in a team consisting of other programmers.

Duties of the position:

• Creating and developing a graphical interface in collaboration with PHP for the NWK operating
  system (no knowledge of system is required);
• Developing PHP according to NWK’s existing framework;
• Writing of web-based programmes;
• Thorough testing of developed system; as well as
• Implementation of systems and providing the necessary training to users.

Minimum requirements:

• Two (2) years’ experience in web oriented programming
• Knowledge and experience in PHP 5; MySQL; HTML5 / CSS; Javascript; jQuery; JSON-RPC
• A Gr 12 certificate
• Persons with a relevant degree or diploma will be given preference.

Skills:

• Self-motivated
• The ability to work together in a team
• Driven and goal oriented
• Good planning skills
• The ability to work under pressure

The closing date for applications is 24 January 2025. If you are not invited for an interview within two weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. NWK supports the purpose of the Employment Equity Act and gives preference to applicants from the nominated groups. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NWK reserves the right not to fill the position.

Click here to apply

We wish you all the best with your applications