AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ARC) VACANCIES

The ARC-Natural Resources and Engineering (ARC-NRE) seeks to appoint a highly experienced and dynamic person to the following position in Arcadia and Silverton, Pretoria: 
 
HUMAN RESOURCES (HR) ADMINISTRATOR 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
Recruitment and Selection: 
• Implementation of HR policies and procedures in line with relevant legislation,
• Provide support and advice on recruitment and selection procedures to line managers, 
• Administering of recruitment and selection procedures (including, but not limited to, assisting new employees with appointment documentation and preparing payroll advices). 
 
Administration of Employee Conditions of Service: 
• Appointment and termination of employees, 
• Liaise with Provident and Pension Funds to ensure that employees receive their benefits, 
• Administration of leave in the Employee Self-Service (ESS) system, 
• Attend to all HR and ESS related enquiries and assisting employees with info slips, 
• Render and maintain a quality HR administrative service that conforms to personnel needs and those of the organization, 
• Filing and keeping records of all personnel documents. 
 
Personnel Training and Development: 
• Coordinate application processes relating to all formal and informal training requests, 
• Coordinate performance management processes and derive campus training plans, 
• Compile and submit monthly, quarterly and annual training reports, 
• Maintain records for all types of training and liaise with the ARC Corporate HR Development division. 
 
Performance Management and Development System (PMDS): 
• Management of employee probation, 
• Ensuring that annual performance contracts are submitted on time and facilitating the performance assessment process. 
 
Labour Relations: 
• Ensure that labour related policies are adhered to at all times, 
• Facilitate the disciplinary and grievance process and act as Secretary during the disciplinary process where necessary. 
 
Requirements:
• National Diploma or Degree in HR Management or HR Development, 
• 2 years’ experience in HR Management or related area, 
• Confidentiality, 
• Good organizational and verbal communication skills, 
• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office suite, 
• Valid driver’s licence (code 08/EB). 
 
Enquiries: Mr MO Pula, Tel: (012) 310 2500 
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 13 MAY 2022 
 
A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to South African citizens. 
 
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (including certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s licence and nationality - N.B. non-RSA citizens / work permit holders must attach certified copies), as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees, must be e-mailed to ISCWCV@arc.agric.za
 
A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response within four (4) weeks of the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful. 
 
The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company has the right not to appoint.

The ARC-Tropical and Subtropical Crops (ARC-TSC) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga: 
 
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Identification, removal or reduction of occupational health and safety as well as environmental risks through inspections, 
• Responsible to manage all aspects of OHS and environmental safety, 
• Manage and mitigate all the risk areas, develop and implement an improvement plan, 
• Responsible to train or facilitate training of Safety representatives, first aiders, pesticide sprayers and fire fighters, 
• Continuous evaluation, implementation and improvement of standards, by initiating, reviewing and compiling standard operating procedures, 
• Investigations of motor vehicle accidents and Injury on Duty incidents, 
• Procurement and maintenance of emergency equipment, 
• Advise on selection and use of Personal Protective Equipment, 
• Induction of service providers, new employees and students on OHS processes, 
• Champion a culture of safety and health and environmental compliance throughout the ARC-TSC, 
• Champion and manage all matters relating to Security, 
• Train and manage emergency evacuation procedures, 
• Incidents reporting and Investigation, 
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, 
• Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation. 
 
Requirement: 
• 3- year Diploma /Degree in OHS, Safety management or Environmental health or related, 
• Minimum (3) three years’ experience in OHS-related field, 
• HWSETA accredited Occupational Health and Safety training courses, 
• Occupational Health and Safety Representative, 
• Good communication skills (verbal and written), 
• Environmental Compliance (strong recommendation), 
• Professional membership with the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH), 
• Completed courses with SAMTRAC and/or NOSA, 
• Computer literacy, 
• Valid driver’s license. 
 
 
Enquires: Mr A Nkuna, Tel: (013) 753 7000 
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 09 MAY 2022 
 
A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to South African citizens. 
 
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license and nationality. NB: Non-RSA Citizens/work permit holders must attach certified copies) as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees must be e-mail to HRITSC@arc.agric.za. 
 
SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company has the right not to appoint.

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The ARC-Tropical and Subtropical Crops (ARC-TSC) seeks to appoint a highly, experienced and dynamic person to the following position in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga Province. 
 
RESEARCHER: CROP IMPROVEMENT (RE-ADVERT) 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Initiate, manage and contributes towards national research projects. 
• Identify the need for human resources in project(s) and manage the allocated resources. 
• Be accountable for compiling and managing the project budgets. 
• Actively source new national research opportunities and write proposals. 
• Identify the need for resources (equipment and material) in projects and manage them accordingly. 
• Compile detailed reports and seek approval for final reports. 
• Disseminate research results by presenting oral and poster contributions. 
• Publish semi-scientific and peer-reviewed reports/articles. 
• Actively seek networking opportunities and liaise with clients (e.g. attend scientific gatherings; work with farmer communities, etc.). 
• Provide research leadership and mentoring to research technicians, assistants and PDP students. 
• Participate in the dissemination and marketing of information through national and international publications, conferences and workshops. 
• Responsible for compiling reports as required by Management. 
 
Requirements: 
• PhD in Horticulture or Plant Breeding with five years minimum work experience in fruit tree production and/or breeding. 
• Minimum of 2 years’ research experience in citrus or subtropical fruit plant breeding and evaluation will be an added advantage. 
• Proven record of scientific publications and presentations at scientific conferences and symposia. 
• Registration with a relevant scientific registration body. 
• A valid Code EB driver’s licence. 
• Advanced computer literacy. 
 
 
Enquires: Mr Arthur Sippel, Tel: (013) 753 7000 
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 09 MAY 2022 
 
A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to South African citizens. 
 
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (including certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license and nationality. NB: Non-RSA Citizens/work permit holders must attach certified copies) as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees must be e-mail to hritsc@arc.agric.za
 
SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company has the right not to appoint.
 
 
 

 
 
 
The ARC-Natural Resources and Engineering (ARC-NRE) seeks to appoint highly experienced and dynamic persons to the following positions: 
 
SENIOR RESEARCHER / RESEARCHER: IRRIGATION AND AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING IN SILVERTON, PRETORIA (re-advertisement)
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Provide strategic leadership and management under the Irrigation and Agricultural Infrastructure Engineering programme of ARC-NRE, 
• Establish and lead research projects within the areas of interest and expertise in engineering as applied to agricultural problems, 
• Lead the implementation of advanced engineering technologies, 
• Collaborate and interact with research teams across the ARC to ensure broad application of existing engineering technologies, 
• Train postgraduate students in the application of next generation agricultural engineering technologies, 
• Raise funds to ensure the optimal functioning of research programmes at the cutting edge of available technologies. 
 
Requirements: 
• Senior Researcher – PhD in Engineering or equivalent with at least five (5) years’ post-PhD research experience and a minimum of eight (8) relevant peer-reviewed publications, 
• Researcher – PhD in Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of three (3) relevant peer-reviewed publications, or MSc in Engineering with at least five (5) years’ post-MSc research experience, 
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), 
• Significant experience in postgraduate student supervision and research team leadership, 
• Track record of competitive fund raising for research, 
• NRF rating would be an added advantage, 
• Track record of competitive fund raising for research, 
• Good communication skills (written and verbal), 
• Valid driver’s licence (code 08/EB). 
 
Enquiries: Dr K Dhavu, Tel: (012) 842 4000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RESEARCHER: SOIL SCIENCE IN ARCADIA, PRETORIA 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Grow the Soil Science programme as a whole, 
• Agricultural research and technology development, 
• Project management and recruitment of funding in an agricultural and natural resource environment, both nationally and internationally, 
• Contribute to reporting research findings in scientific articles, 
• Mentoring young scientists / technicians / postgraduate students and discharging duties in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural research team. 
 
Requirements: 
• PhD in Soil Science with a minimum of three (3) relevant peer-reviewed publications, 
• Proven research background across various fields of soil science, 
• Previous experience in conservation agriculture and/or soil classification/survey would be an advantage, 
• Ability to work with communities and conduct fieldwork, 
• Experience in student supervision and mentoring, 
• Registration with SACNASP (or evidence that registration could be obtained), 
• Good communication skills (written and verbal), 
• Willingness to travel away from home for intermediate periods, 
• Valid driver’s licence (code 08/EB). 
 
Enquiries: Dr DG Paterson, Tel: (012) 310 2500 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RESEARCHER: ANALYTICAL SOIL CHEMISTRY IN ARCADIA, PRETORIA (re-advertisement) 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Grow the Soil Science programme as a whole and the Analytical Services unit in particular, 
• Provide relevant soil chemical inputs to research projects and advise on a range of soil and other analyses, 
• Project management and recruitment of funding in an agricultural and natural resource environment, both nationally and internationally, 
• Monitoring and evaluation of analytical processes, and maintenance of scientific quality standards, 
• Assist with acquisition and maintenance of research and analytical equipment, computers, peripherals and specialised software, 
• Compile analytical reports for clients, 
• Contribute to reporting research findings in scientific articles, 
• Mentoring young scientists / technicians / postgraduate students and discharging duties in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural research team. 
 
Requirements: 
• PhD in Soil Science (specialising in soil chemistry) with a minimum of three (3) relevant peer-reviewed publications, 
• Proven research background in a soil (or related) laboratory environment, 
• Knowledge of a wide range of analytical instrumentation, including ICP-MS and ICP-OES, 
• Experience of supervising and managing within research projects, 
• Proven ability to secure national and international external research funding, 
• Experience of SANAS accreditation procedure would be an added advantage, 
• Good communication skills (written and verbal), 
• Valid driver’s licence (code 08/EB). 
 
 
Enquiries: Dr DG Paterson, Tel: (012) 310 2500 
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 09 MAY 2022 
 
A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to South African citizens. 
 
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (including certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s licence and nationality - N.B. non-RSA citizens / work permit holders must attach certified copies), as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees, must be e-mailed to ISCWCV@arc.agric.za. 
 
A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response within four (4) weeks of the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful. 
 
The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company has the right not to appoint.


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