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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-Plant Health and Protection seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Vredenburg Campus: Stellenbosch
FACILITIES OFFICER
Salary (R381 841 – R572 759 p.a) all-inclusive remuneration package
Key Performance Areas:
Manage the provision and maintenance of buildings infrastructure including plumbing,
Manage outsourced maintenance services including hygiene and security services to ensure service provides delivers according to standard specifications,
Management of fleet utilization,
Ensure effective assets and contracts management including insurances,
Compile facilities budget for the Stellenbosch campus and ensure adherence to the allocated budget,
Management of facilities staff,
Ensure that facilities comply with OHS regulations,
Assist in the allocation of resources to employees to successfully perform their roles e.g. offices, equipment etc,
Management of assets,
Ensure renewal of new contracts,
Management of insurance claims for the Stellenbosch campus.
Requirements:
Relevant B Degree or three year national diploma,
A minimum of five years’ experience in facilities management,
Experience in infrastructure maintenance,
Knowledge of security and asset management,
Budget and contracts management,
People and business management skills,
Knowledge of construction/building and OHS regulations,
Report writing skills,
Proficiency in Ms Office skills,
Ability to organise, prioritise and work systematically,
Good communication skills (verbal & written),
Valid drivers’ licence.
Enquiries: Sandra Lamprecht, Tel: 021 887 4690
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 03 FEBRUARY 2023
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 PPRICV@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 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-Plant Health and Protection seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Vredenburg Campus: Stellenbosch
FACILITIES OFFICER
Salary (R381 841 – R572 759 p.a) all-inclusive remuneration package
Key Performance Areas:
Manage the provision and maintenance of buildings infrastructure including plumbing,
Manage outsourced maintenance services including hygiene and security services to ensure service provides delivers according to standard specifications,
Management of fleet utilization,
Ensure effective assets and contracts management including insurances,
Compile facilities budget for the Stellenbosch campus and ensure adherence to the allocated budget,
Management of facilities staff,
Ensure that facilities comply with OHS regulations,
Assist in the allocation of resources to employees to successfully perform their roles e.g. offices, equipment etc,
Management of assets,
Ensure renewal of new contracts,
Management of insurance claims for the Stellenbosch campus.
Requirements:
Relevant B Degree or three year national diploma,
A minimum of five years’ experience in facilities management,
Experience in infrastructure maintenance,
Knowledge of security and asset management,
Budget and contracts management,
People and business management skills,
Knowledge of construction/building and OHS regulations,
Report writing skills,
Proficiency in Ms Office skills,
Ability to organise, prioritise and work systematically,
Good communication skills (verbal & written),
Valid drivers’ licence.
Enquiries: Sandra Lamprecht, Tel: 021 887 4690
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 03 FEBRUARY 2023
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 PPRICV@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 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- Onderstepoort Veterinary Research (ARC– OVR) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Pretoria:
RESEARCH TEAM MANAGER – PUBLIC HEALTH AND ZOONOSIS (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
Salary (R708 556 – R1 062 835 p.a.) all-inclusive remuneration package
Key Performance Areas:
Set norms and standards for the Institute’s research,
Monitor research outputs and compare with benchmark,
Decide on strategic direction of OVR Research,
Evaluate scientific presentations, manuscripts,
Evaluate applicability of research products and recommend deployment, patents and marketing,
Identify and facilitate crosscutting research projects,
Coordinate applications for funding within the programme,
Undertake strategic management of resources, i.e. Finance, Human, Equipment and Space,
Select and support promising, innovative research projects if funds are available,
Recommend promotion of senior staff in the scientific cadre,
Review and approve all research proposals that are sent out,
Provide support to the OIE Reference Laboratories,
Build capacity mentoring, teaching and supervision.
Requirements:
PhD, in the Life Sciences Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related.
7 - 8 Years of experience post PhD in a relevant research environment, academic or private and Includes diagnostic development,
Proven international track record obtained research funding, relationships with national and
International researchers,
History of student supervision, include MSc & PhD students Minimum of 20 peer reviewed Publications,
Proven experience in project, financial and personnel management,
Capability for team management, partnership development and collaboration,
Proven experience in networking with national and international clients and stakeholders,
SACNASP registration and/or NRF rating at least C level,
Valid driver’s license.
Enquires: Dr M Mulumba, Tel: (012) 529-9338
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 JANUARY 2023
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 OVICV@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 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- Onderstepoort Veterinary Research (ARC– OVR) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Pretoria:
RESEARCH TEAM MANAGER – PUBLIC HEALTH AND ZOONOSIS (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
Salary (R708 556 – R1 062 835 p.a.) all-inclusive remuneration package
Key Performance Areas:
Set norms and standards for the Institute’s research,
Monitor research outputs and compare with benchmark,
Decide on strategic direction of OVR Research,
Evaluate scientific presentations, manuscripts,
Evaluate applicability of research products and recommend deployment, patents and marketing,
Identify and facilitate crosscutting research projects,
Coordinate applications for funding within the programme,
Undertake strategic management of resources, i.e. Finance, Human, Equipment and Space,
Select and support promising, innovative research projects if funds are available,
Recommend promotion of senior staff in the scientific cadre,
Review and approve all research proposals that are sent out,
Provide support to the OIE Reference Laboratories,
Build capacity mentoring, teaching and supervision.
Requirements:
PhD, in the Life Sciences Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related.
7 - 8 Years of experience post PhD in a relevant research environment, academic or private and Includes diagnostic development,
Proven international track record obtained research funding, relationships with national and
International researchers,
History of student supervision, include MSc & PhD students Minimum of 20 peer reviewed Publications,
Proven experience in project, financial and personnel management,
Capability for team management, partnership development and collaboration,
Proven experience in networking with national and international clients and stakeholders,
SACNASP registration and/or NRF rating at least C level,
Valid driver’s license.
Enquires: Dr M Mulumba, Tel: (012) 529-9338
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 JANUARY 2023
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 OVICV@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.