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Gender Water and Development Conference
Water Research Commission supports sustainable development through research funding, knowledge creation and dissemination. Water Research Commission is hosting a conference on Gender Water and Development from 7 - 11 July 2014 in East London, South Africa.
Science, Engineering and Technology Forum
Professional Bodies in Science, Engineering and Technology (proSET) is hosting a forum on 27 August, in Gauteng.
IFAMA 2014 - Agribussiness and Food World Forum
The IFAMA CCA World Forum is an annual global event bringing renowned speakers together with more than 400 participants from 30 countries. The three-day forum is uniquely immersive and interactive featuring workshops, facilitated discussions and demonstrations of cutting-edge technology. The Forum provides a platform to discuss transformative models that are advancing agribusiness at all levels. IFAMA is a talent pipeline for the ag-sector with an eye on our mission to help facilitate discussions which improve our ability to sustainably feed the world.
Wildlife Monitor Ecology/Zoology degree - Wildlife ACT
Looking for a conservation professional with a degree in Biology/Zoology or relevant Ecology field. Need a minimum of 2 years experience in the field as well as ability to oversee and train others.
Wildlife Monitor - Wildlife Act
Looking for a wildlife monitor with guiding, hunting or substantial bush experience. Person needs to have experience operating in rural and remote areas, as well as show potential or experience as a handyman.
Conservation Ecology Professional - Wildlife ACT
Looking for a conservation ecology professional with a master's degree in Biology/Zoology or relevant Ecology field. Need a minimum of 1 years experience in the field as well as ability to oversee other employees.
2nd Annual LaRSSA Conference - Deadline for Abtracts
LaRSSA - The Land Rehabilitation Society of Southern Africa presents Land rehabilitation: Success and Failures 9-12 September 2014 Glenburn Lodge, Kromdraai road, Muldersdrift, Gauteng
The National Development Plan Workshop
Trevor Manuel said that, “the NDP aims to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality by 2030, according to the plan, South Africa can realise these goals by drawing on the energies of its people, growing an inclusive economy, building capabilities, enhancing the capacity of the state, and promoting leadership and partnerships throughout society.” Attend this workshop and find out why it has been said that the NDP should be seen as the constitution of doing business in South Africa across all sectors both public and private.
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS VACANCY: SCIENTIST (VEGETATION ECOLOGIST) PATERSON GRADING D3
SCIENTIFIC SERVICES, SKUKUZA, KRUGER NATIONAL PARK CLOSING DATE: 8 April 2014
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS VACANCY: SCIENTIST (REGIONAL ECOLOGIST - ARID PARKS) PATERSON GRADING D3
SAVANNA & ARID SCIENTIFIC SERVICES UNIT Based in Twee Rivieren, Kgalagadi CLOSING DATE: 8 April 2014
1 year internship (funded by the National Research Fund).
The CREW programme KZN node is looking to fill the post of 1 year internship (funded by the National Research Fund).
Biodiversity & Conservation Biology Senior Lecturer / Lecturer
The Department of Biodiversity and Conservation Biology at UWC is a growing regional provider of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Botany, Ecology and Zoology and staff are active in a number of diverse research areas.
"QUANTUM PHYSICS AND LIFE" - Dr Alessandro Sergi
Dr Alessandro Sergi will present a lecture entitled: "QUANTUM PHYSICS AND LIFE" Wednesday, 26 March 2014 Time: 5.45 pm Venue: John Bews Lecture Theatre, Life Sciences Campus, Carbis Road, Pietermaritzburg.
2nd Annual African Women in STEM
In a generation that advocates gender equality and promotes education amongst girls, the statistics of women entering the STEM field are appalling. STEM plays a key role in economic and social development of Africa and according to statistics below 10% of women account for the demographic of STEM fields. This unique gathering seeks to explore the causes behind the gross under representation of Women in STEM, combat the issues that are faced and encourage more women to take advantage of these critical areas of opportunity.
National Agriculture Investment & Development Conference
The National Agri-Investment and Development Conference brings together the value and policy chain from both the Private and Public sectors of the economy on critical issues that bear South Africa and Regional agricultural progress, economic contribution and food security. It will also bring to the table Agri-Bench marking issues to bring South Africa’s agro-processing to above global standards.
Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting for Development Projects Training Course - Durban
Southern Hemisphere’s Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting for Development Projects course will be run in Durban on 19 - 23 May 2014.
2014 SARIMA Conference
The Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association is hosting the 2014 SARIMA Conference 6-10 July 2014 Gaberone International Convention Centre, Botswana
AfriCORR 2014 African Corrosion Congress
The inaugural African Corrosion Congress provides a forum for African and International researchers and industrial practitioners in the field of corrosion to explore African corrosion challenges and develop African solutions thereto. Hosted by the Corrosion Institute of Southern Africa, AfriCORR provides a welcome arena for interested parties to gather together to share, discuss and learn from each other as we endeavour to combat corrosion throughout the continent.
CLAUDE LEON FOUNDATION - POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
The Trustees of the Claude Leon Foundation have established Postdoctoral Fellowships in Science, Engineering and Medical Sciences at South African universities.
Save the Date - Fynbos Forum Centenary Celebrations
We take pleasure in announcing that the 2014 Fynbos Forum will be held from the 4th to the 8th August in Knysna in recognition of their Centenary Celebrations.
Siyakhula Trust: Community Project Management Programme
To enable managers and officers working in government departments, national agencies and NPOs who work with communities and projects, to effectively participate in initiating, supporting and managing those projects to ensure a successful outcome
Proposal Writing Course
The Regional Agricultural andEnvironment Innovations Network–Africa (RAEIN-Africa) is a Southern African Network organisation that promotes parƟcipatory development of appropriate science and technology for sustainable management of the environment and agricultural production systems. It does so by facilitating the creation of partnerships between government, civil society, and end-user groups, as well as supporting need driven development oriented research and all inclusive policy development processes. RAEIN-Africa also provides a number of capacity building programmes to its Partners and other development actors including short and medium term training to cover capacity gaps in proposal writing and development, monitoring and evaluation, negotiation skills, conflict management among others.
Call for 16 PhD-Fellowships and 4 Post-Doc Positions in the area of Digital Cultural Heritage
The “Initial Training Network for Digital Cultural Heritage: Projecting our Past to the Future” with acronym ITN-DCH ( www.itn-dch.eu), is the first and one of the largest Marie Curie fellowship projects in the area of the e-documentation / e-preservation and Cultural Heritage (CH) protection funded by the European Union under the FP7 PEOPLE research framework http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/
Senior Programme Officer - East Africa
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organisation dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions.
NASTEF - Energy Workshop
The workshop originally scheduled for 29 October will now take place on 4 March 2014 in Bloemfontein.
Milla SA Water Security Conference
Milla SA is pleased to invite you to attend the Water Security Conference that will take place on 18 -19 March 2014 in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. A brief introduction of the conference:
Siyakhula Trust: Community Facilitation Programme
We are pleased to announce that we will be presenting our popular and practical Community Facilitation Programme in Randburg, Johannesburg and Cape Town.
FROM PAST TO PRESENT - A Tribute to Louis Scott
Changing Climates, Ecosystems and Environments of Arid Southern Africa
Internationally Certified Courses on Sustainability Reporting
Register now to book your seat for these informative courses
Post-doctoral Fellowship - Evaluation of the control of ticks by Red-billed Oxpeckers on domesticated and wild stock
12 month position to start May 2014 with the possibility of renewal for a further 12 months The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) have partnered to offer an exciting position. The position will fall under the School of Life Sciences (UKZN) and forms an integral part of the EWT's Operation Oxpecker Project. The study area will be in the Limpopo province.