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AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ARC) VACANCIES
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ARC)
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and foster innovation in support of the agricultural sector. It provides diagnostic, laboratory, analytical, agricultural engineering services, post-harvest technology development, agrochemical evaluation, consultation and advisory services, food processing technology services as well as various surveys and training interventions. Through its wider network of research institutes and experimental farms, the ARC provides a strong scientific base and a broadly distributed technology transfer capacity to the entire agricultural industry in South Africa.
The ARC-Animal Production (ARC-AP) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic person to the following position at Irene Pretoria.
RESEARCH TEAM MANAGER: MEAT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(RE-ADVERT)
Key Performance Areas:
Provides scientific leadership in meat science and technology research and development.
Manages the quality of science of the research programme including maintaining the quality of accepted scientific standards of excellence.
Plans and coordinates specialised research within a single or multi-disciplinary team.
Publishes peer-reviewed and semi-scientific articles.
Renders specialised analytical and scientific services.
Markets the research programme through the establishment of appropriate national and international networks and partnerships.
Builds and maintains relationships with national and international stakeholders and strategic partners to secure research funding.
Manages development of capacity and appropriate succession plan for the research team.
Identifies the resource requirements (e.g., equipment and material) for projects and manages them accordingly.
Requirements:
PhD. Meat Science and Technology or related field.
At least 8-10 years post PhD experience in meat science and related discipline.
Minimum of 20 scientific publications.
Proven track record of generating external income.
Proven track record of building national and international partnerships and networks.
Proven track record of strategic and operational planning skills and expertise.
NRF rating of at least C1 will be an added advantage.
Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
A valid South African Code B (08) drivers’ licence.
Enquiries: Prof. A Maiwashe, Tel: (012) 672 9028
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 07 MARCH 2024
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 designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license) must be attached on the form.
Applications Must emailed to: APICV@arc.agric.za
NB: Non-RSA citizens with work permit must attach certified copies as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees.
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 company has the right not to appoint.
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and foster innovation in support of the agricultural sector. It provides diagnostic, laboratory, analytical, agricultural engineering services, post-harvest technology development, agrochemical evaluation, consultation and advisory services, food processing technology services as well as various surveys and training interventions. Through its wider network of research institutes and experimental farms, the ARC provides a strong scientific base and a broadly distributed technology transfer capacity to the entire agricultural industry in South Africa.
The ARC-Animal Production (ARC-AP) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic person to the following position at Irene Pretoria.
RESEARCH TEAM MANAGER: MEAT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(RE-ADVERT)
Key Performance Areas:
Provides scientific leadership in meat science and technology research and development.
Manages the quality of science of the research programme including maintaining the quality of accepted scientific standards of excellence.
Plans and coordinates specialised research within a single or multi-disciplinary team.
Publishes peer-reviewed and semi-scientific articles.
Renders specialised analytical and scientific services.
Markets the research programme through the establishment of appropriate national and international networks and partnerships.
Builds and maintains relationships with national and international stakeholders and strategic partners to secure research funding.
Manages development of capacity and appropriate succession plan for the research team.
Identifies the resource requirements (e.g., equipment and material) for projects and manages them accordingly.
Requirements:
PhD. Meat Science and Technology or related field.
At least 8-10 years post PhD experience in meat science and related discipline.
Minimum of 20 scientific publications.
Proven track record of generating external income.
Proven track record of building national and international partnerships and networks.
Proven track record of strategic and operational planning skills and expertise.
NRF rating of at least C1 will be an added advantage.
Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
A valid South African Code B (08) drivers’ licence.
Enquiries: Prof. A Maiwashe, Tel: (012) 672 9028
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 07 MARCH 2024
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 designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license) must be attached on the form.
Applications Must emailed to: APICV@arc.agric.za
NB: Non-RSA citizens with work permit must attach certified copies as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees.
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 company has the right not to appoint.
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and foster innovation in support of the agricultural sector. It provides diagnostic, laboratory, analytical, agricultural engineering services, post-harvest technology development, agrochemical evaluation, consultation and advisory services, food processing technology services as well as various surveys and training interventions. Through its wider network of research institutes and experimental farms, the ARC provides a strong scientific base and a broadly distributed technology transfer capacity to the entire agricultural industry in South Africa.
The ARC-Grain Crops (ARC-GC) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic person to the following position at Potchefstroom.
SENIOR RESEARCHER: AGRONOMY
Key Performance Areas:
• Project Management/Coordination Initiates, coordinates, and manages projects.
• Coordinates project plan with the Research Team Manager.
• Manages people within projects and ensures optimal utilization.
• Compiles and manages project budgets.
• Research Support, Diagnostic, and other resources.
• Plans and co-ordinates technical projects.
• Manages project facilities, material, and equipment.
• Ensures optimal utilization of resources.
• Strategic planning of future resources.
• Independently conducts specialist research/technical support, diagnostics, and other services across projects.
• Manages and ensures compliance to quality standards.
• Technology Transfer: Renders expert diagnostic, technical and other services and consults at national/international level.
• Exploits intellectual property developments and assists in its development.
• Identifies and pursue new business opportunities.
• Scientific status requirements: meet peer norm requirements for specific field of expertise by recognising authorship or contributions.
• Magnitude of measurable outcomes.
• Ensures compliance with SHE/OHS policies and procedures.
• Develops technical capacity at an appropriate level.
• Identifies and participates in own learning opportunities and learning of subordinates.
Requirements:
• PhD in Agronomy, Crop science, Plant Production or related field.
• Minimum 5 years post qualification experience.
• Minimum 8 relevant approved peer reviewed publications.
• Valid driver’s license.
Enquiries: Mr T Prinsloo, Tel: (018) 299 6100
RESEARCHER: CROP PROTECTION PATHOLOGY (RE-ADVERT)
Key Performance Areas:
• Initiates, manages and contributes towards national projects.
• Identifies the need for human resources in projects and manages the allocation resources.
• Accountable for compiling and managing the project budget.
• Actively sources new national research opportunities and writes proposals.
• Plans and co-ordinates research with single or multi-disciplinary team.
• Identifies the need for resources (equipment and material) in project(s) and manages them accordingly.
• Conducts research.
• Manages data capture, analysis, interpretations and recommendations.
• Compiles detailed reports and seeks approval for final reports.
• Renders diagnostic and advisory services at a national level.
• Aware of intellectual Property opportunities.
• Participates in the marketing and disseminating of information (seminars, workshops, courses, radio, TV etc).
• Builds and maintains relationships with national stakeholders and strategic partners to secure funds.
• Develops capacity at an appropriate level within or outside the realm of projects.
• Identifies and participates in own learning opportunities.
• Ensures compliance with SHE/OHS policies and procedures.
• Meets peer norm requirements for specific field of expertise with a minimum (on average) of 1 peer reviewed publication per year (for PhD).
• Presentations (e.g. conference proceedings, keynote speakers, presenters).
• Standing as a Researcher on national level-Peer Recognition (e.g. scientific awards, prizes, editorial bodies, honorary professorship).
• Supervise or co-supervise PhD and MSc students with an emphasis on critical and scarce skills.
Requirements:
• PhD in Plant Pathology-preferable epidemiology/fungal molecular biology and genetics/plant biochemistry or alternatively MSc plus 5 years minimum work experience with extensive publications.
• Experience in epidemiology, molecular biology and plant biochemistry in grain crops.
• National scientific recognition will be an added advantage.
• Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.
Enquiries: Dr AEJ Du Toit, Tel: (018) 299 6297
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 08 March 2024
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 designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees must be attached on the form.
Applications must be emailed to: GCICV@agric.za
NB: Non-RSA citizens must attach a valid permanent residence permit, names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees and traceable email address.
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 company has the right not to appoint.
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and foster innovation in support of the agricultural sector. It provides diagnostic, laboratory, analytical, agricultural engineering services, post-harvest technology development, agrochemical evaluation, consultation and advisory services, food processing technology services as well as various surveys and training interventions. Through its wider network of research institutes and experimental farms, the ARC provides a strong scientific base and a broadly distributed technology transfer capacity to the entire agricultural industry in South Africa.
The ARC-Grain Crops (ARC-GC) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic person to the following position at Potchefstroom.
SENIOR RESEARCHER: AGRONOMY
Key Performance Areas:
• Project Management/Coordination Initiates, coordinates, and manages projects.
• Coordinates project plan with the Research Team Manager.
• Manages people within projects and ensures optimal utilization.
• Compiles and manages project budgets.
• Research Support, Diagnostic, and other resources.
• Plans and co-ordinates technical projects.
• Manages project facilities, material, and equipment.
• Ensures optimal utilization of resources.
• Strategic planning of future resources.
• Independently conducts specialist research/technical support, diagnostics, and other services across projects.
• Manages and ensures compliance to quality standards.
• Technology Transfer: Renders expert diagnostic, technical and other services and consults at national/international level.
• Exploits intellectual property developments and assists in its development.
• Identifies and pursue new business opportunities.
• Scientific status requirements: meet peer norm requirements for specific field of expertise by recognising authorship or contributions.
• Magnitude of measurable outcomes.
• Ensures compliance with SHE/OHS policies and procedures.
• Develops technical capacity at an appropriate level.
• Identifies and participates in own learning opportunities and learning of subordinates.
Requirements:
• PhD in Agronomy, Crop science, Plant Production or related field.
• Minimum 5 years post qualification experience.
• Minimum 8 relevant approved peer reviewed publications.
• Valid driver’s license.
Enquiries: Mr T Prinsloo, Tel: (018) 299 6100
RESEARCHER: CROP PROTECTION PATHOLOGY (RE-ADVERT)
Key Performance Areas:
• Initiates, manages and contributes towards national projects.
• Identifies the need for human resources in projects and manages the allocation resources.
• Accountable for compiling and managing the project budget.
• Actively sources new national research opportunities and writes proposals.
• Plans and co-ordinates research with single or multi-disciplinary team.
• Identifies the need for resources (equipment and material) in project(s) and manages them accordingly.
• Conducts research.
• Manages data capture, analysis, interpretations and recommendations.
• Compiles detailed reports and seeks approval for final reports.
• Renders diagnostic and advisory services at a national level.
• Aware of intellectual Property opportunities.
• Participates in the marketing and disseminating of information (seminars, workshops, courses, radio, TV etc).
• Builds and maintains relationships with national stakeholders and strategic partners to secure funds.
• Develops capacity at an appropriate level within or outside the realm of projects.
• Identifies and participates in own learning opportunities.
• Ensures compliance with SHE/OHS policies and procedures.
• Meets peer norm requirements for specific field of expertise with a minimum (on average) of 1 peer reviewed publication per year (for PhD).
• Presentations (e.g. conference proceedings, keynote speakers, presenters).
• Standing as a Researcher on national level-Peer Recognition (e.g. scientific awards, prizes, editorial bodies, honorary professorship).
• Supervise or co-supervise PhD and MSc students with an emphasis on critical and scarce skills.
Requirements:
• PhD in Plant Pathology-preferable epidemiology/fungal molecular biology and genetics/plant biochemistry or alternatively MSc plus 5 years minimum work experience with extensive publications.
• Experience in epidemiology, molecular biology and plant biochemistry in grain crops.
• National scientific recognition will be an added advantage.
• Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.
Enquiries: Dr AEJ Du Toit, Tel: (018) 299 6297
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 08 March 2024
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 designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees must be attached on the form.
Applications must be emailed to: GCICV@agric.za
NB: Non-RSA citizens must attach a valid permanent residence permit, names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees and traceable email address.
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 company has the right not to appoint.
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and foster innovation in support of the agricultural sector. It provides diagnostic, laboratory, analytical, agricultural engineering services, post-harvest technology development, agrochemical evaluation, consultation and advisory services, food processing technology services as well as various surveys and training interventions. Through its wider network of research institutes and experimental farms, the ARC provides a strong scientific base and a broadly distributed technology transfer capacity to the entire agricultural industry in South Africa.
The ARC-Grain Crops (ARC-GC) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic person to the following position at Potchefstroom.
SENIOR STORES CLERK: SCM
Key Performance Areas:
• Report to the Supply Chain Accountant.
• Receive goods and Generate goods receipt notes.
• Issue goods to end-users.
• Follow up on outstanding deliveries and close purchase orders.
• Match delivery notes, purchase orders and invoices.
• Submit documents to Finance.
• Conduct stock take and Issue stock.
• Ensure monthly reconciliation of stock.
• Post journals.
• Oversee disposal of stock and assets.
Requirements:
• Three year National Diploma in Logistics or equivalent.
• 2 years relevant experience in supply chain management.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license.
Enquiries: Ms L Theebeatshipi, Tel: (018) 299 6297
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 08 MARCH 2024
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 designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees must be attached on the form.
❖ Applications must be emailed to GCICV@arc.agric.za
NB: Non-RSA citizens must attach a valid permanent residence permit, names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees and traceable email address.
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 company has the right not to appoint.