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AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ARC)
 
 
 
SENIOR PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGER 
Roodeplaat
Job Ref #: ARC-VIMP09-07
Industry: Professional
Job Type: Contract
Salary: Market Related
 
Description:
Planning & Development
  • Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
  • Monitor and track project progress, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope, budget, and quality.
  • Identify and manage project and program risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies as necessary.
  • Establish a program management office strategy and operational plan with all the required processes and desirability.
  • Develop and manage delivery and payment milestones in relation to project plans.
  • Prepare a Program Charter and First Business Case
  • Advise on the appointment of necessary service providers or specialised consultants.
 
Financial Management:
  • Develop and manage the program budget.
  • Ensure that projects are delivered within the allocated budget and provide regular financial updates to stakeholders.
  • Monitor program expenditures and implement cost-control measures to prevent budget overruns.
  • Receive relevant data and cost estimates for budget planning purposes
  • In conjunction with the ARC, prepare preliminary and elemental or equivalent estimates of project/program cost
  • Assist the client in preparing a financial viability report
  • Manage Payments to all project aspects
 
Stakeholder Management:
  • Engage with key stakeholders to understand project requirements and expectations.
  • Facilitate communication between stakeholders, project teams, and executive management.
  • Provide regular project updates and reports to the Executive Management and Stakeholders.
 
Resource Management:
  • Coordinate and manage project resources, including project team members, contractors, and third-party vendors.
  • Address any resource challenges and constraints to ensure project continuity.
 
Quality Assurance:
  • Implement quality assurance processes to ensure project deliverables meet required standards.
  • Conduct regular project reviews and audits to assess progress and quality.
 
Change Management:
  • Develop and implement change management strategies and plans to ensure smooth project transitions.
  • Manage and communicate changes to project scope, schedule, and resources.
 
Documentation and Reporting:
  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, schedules, and reports.
  • Prepare and present detailed project status reports and performance metrics to management.
 
Leadership and Team Management
  • Ability to work positively with a wide range of individuals involved in a program
  • Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and motivate project leads and teams within the program. Foster a collaborative and productive working environment.
  • Performance Management: Set performance expectations, provide feedback, and conduct performance reviews for the program team.
  • Training and Development: Identify training needs and opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and competencies.
 
Requirements:
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
  • A relevant B Degree in Project Management or Similar.
  • At least 10 years experience managing large projects/programmes.
  • Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Computer literacy with proficiency in the MS Office suite and all others relevant to Project/Programme management
  • Proven track record of program management, managing large and complex projects.
  • International experience will be an added advantage, particularly in challenging environments or diverse cultures.
  • Knowledge of guiding Frameworks and Policies from Government (DPME, National Treasury, etc.)
  • Experience with internal and external (AGSA) audit processes.
  • Ability to present/communicate the project status to all stakeholders, including the executive level.
  • Knowledge of guiding Frameworks and Policies from Government (DPME, National Treasury, etc.
 
Enquiries: Mr D Nel, Tel: (012) 427 9731
 
Closing Date for Applications: 05 August 2024 
 
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MSc STUDENT BURSARY: AGROMETEOROLOGY
Pretoria Central
Job Ref #: ARC-NRE08
Industry: Research
Job Type: Contract
Salary: Market Related
 
Description:
  • Conduct research on climate variability/change and agriculture.
  • Provide research support to Agrometeorology research projects as the affiliated postgraduate student.
  • Engage with relevant stakeholders within affiliated research projects.
  • Disseminate project results through peer-reviewed and popular publications, as well as presentations at conferences.
  • Collect, process and interpret data, and make internal project recommendations.
 
Requirements:
  • BSc in Agrometeorology, Climate Science, Geography, Environmental Sciences, Ocean and Atmosphere Science, Water Science, Mathematics, Physics, or similar quantitative fields.
  • Applicants should be highly motivated graduates with a strong academic background.
  • Programming experience with Python, R or a similar language (or willingness to learn) is essential.
  • Must be willing to travel to farming communities and remote areas for intermediate periods.
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal).
  • A valid driver’s license (code 08/EB) would be an added advantage.
 
 
Enquiries: Dr SJ Roffe, Email: RoffeS@arc.agric.za
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 02 AUGUST 2024
 
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PhD STUDENT BURSARY: AGROMETEOROLOGY
Pretoria Central
Job Ref #: ARC-NRE07
Industry: Research
Job Type: Contract
Salary: Market Related
 
Description:
  • Conduct research on climate variability/change and agriculture.
  • Provide research support to Agrometeorology research projects as the affiliated postgraduate student.
  • Engage with relevant stakeholders within affiliated research projects.
  • Disseminate project results through peer-reviewed and popular publications, as well as presentations at conferences.
  • Collect, process and interpret data, and make internal project recommendations.
 
Requirements:
  • MSc in Agrometeorology, Climate Science, Geography, Environmental Sciences, Ocean and Atmosphere Science, Water Science, Mathematics, Physics, or similar quantitative fields.
  • Applicants should be highly motivated graduates with a strong academic background.
  • Programming experience with Python, R or a similar language (or willingness to learn) is essential.
  • Must be willing to travel to farming communities and remote areas for intermediate periods.
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal).
  • A valid driver’s license (code 08/EB) would be an added advantage.
 
Enquiries: Dr SJ Roffe, Email: RoffeS@arc.agric.za
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 02 AUGUST 2024
 
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TRAINING COORDINATOR- TRAINING AND EXTENSIONS
Irene (Aii)
Job Ref #: AP001
Industry: Research
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
 
Description:
  • Coordinate training within the institute and with external clients.
  • Making sure that the researchers and technicians under the training umbrella are prepared and offer the courses as per specification.
  • Market and disseminate information through our research and technical groups.
  • Development new market for our research products and services.
  • Understand and implement all the budgeting process for the unit.
  • Build relationship and secure contracts with new clients on the utilisation of our products and services.
  • Identifies new business opportunities for income generation.
  • Facilitate and form part of the team that exhibits and market ARC product and services to clients.
  • Maintain updated curriculum database and training records.
 
Requirements:
  • B-Tech degree in Agriculture Management or Bachelor degree in Agricultural Management, Honours degree in agriculture will be added advantage
  • 2-3 years in similar environment.
  • Public speaking (presentations, Facilitation).
  • MS Office proficiency.
  • Proven track record of training coordination at all levels.
  • Science and agriculture landscape.
  • Public Sector Extension, Sector Education and Training Authority. 
  • National Skills development machinery.
  • Relevant policies and legislation.
  • Conceptual, analytical, Project management Skills.
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Advanced organisational skills with the ability to multitask. 
  • A valid SA driver’s license
 
Enquiries: Mr. M Mothabela, Tel: (012) 672 9402
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 02 August 2024
 
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DOCTORAL STUDENT - GASTRO-INTESTINAL MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (THREE (3) YEARS FIXED CONTRACT) RE-ADVERT 
Irene (Ap)
Job Ref #: AP002
Industry: Research
Job Type: Contract
Salary: Market Related
 
Description:
  • Undertake PhD studies on biocontrol’s applicable to plant health improvement.
  • Participate in planning, implementation and coordinating of biocontrol’s trials and conducting postharvest trials in different solanaceous plants species.
  • Publishing peer-reviewed articles in good journals and semi-scientific articles,
  • Capturing of samples, and maintaining the research database for current and future use,
  • Contribute to research by rendering desired support to research staff,
  • Draw up monthly reports and manage research budgets in alignment with the departmental operational plan,
  • Disseminate project results through, scientific or popular publications, conferences (oral and poster presentations) and peer reviewed publications.
 
Requirements:
  • MSc in Biology / Microbiology / Virology / Biotechnology / Crop protection / Plant pathology,
  • Demonstrated capacity to conduct research at postgraduate level,
  • Ability to work independently, in a team, and to collaborate with other national research partners,
  • Ability to work and organize tasks according to schedule, and timely delivery,
  • Sound interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal),
  • Published peer-reviewed articles in good journals and semi-scientific articles. 
 
 
Enquiries:  Dr T Mamphogoro, Tel: 012 672 9046
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 05 August 2024
 
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FARM MANAGER-LIVESTOCK
East London
Job Ref #: AP003
Industry: Research
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
 
Description:
  • Manage livestock and farms
  • Manage subordinates
  • Maintain equipment and infrastructure
  • Utilize available assets and technologies for research and income generation
  • Train farm staff and clients on animal production
  • Coordinate sale of livestock
  • Ensure compliance with animal welfare and ethics
  • Compile and submit overtime and weekend duty claims and leave for subordinates
  • Compile information on animals as well as manage, update and process data using available software and tools.
  • Perform financial management in line with PFMA
  • Ensure compliance with OHSA regulations
  • Administer animals' records and data
  • Conduct stock take, issue stock and ensure monthly reconciliation of stock
  • Ensure safety of all animals, facilities and infrastructure and report transgressions to Security department.
 
Requirements:
  • National Diploma in Animal Production / Agricultural Management / Animal Health
  • Advanced Diploma will be an added advantage
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in farm management (Livestock)
 
Enquiries: Mr. S Nini, Tel: 043 781 6108 / 081 411 8050
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  05 August 2024
 
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SENIOR BUYER - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (24 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT) 
Pretoria
Job Ref #: ARC-CO012
Industry: Supply Chain
Job Type: Contract
Salary: Market Related
 
Description:
  • Process purchase requisition and create orders to suppliers.
  • Obtaining quotations from different suppliers.
  • Liaison with suppliers.
  • Using the 80/20 rule on purchases over R30 000.00.
  • Diverse supply chain administration functions.
  • Rendering of equal SCM administrative functions.
  • Management and record keeping of requisitions.
  • Placing of orders and follow up on outstanding transactions.
  • Ensuring that ordered items are obtained at the best prices rendering a quality financial service.
  • Ensuring that accurate information is provided to management.
  • Rendering a quality and on-time financial administrative service.
  • Ensuring optimal asset management and rendering an efficient stock control service.
  • Ensuring optimal client satisfaction.
  • Ensuring compliance with safety regulations at all times.
  • Acting in direct support of the research function.
  • Sourcing and evaluating suppliers.
  • Managing the campus supplier database and ensuring internal control compliance.
 
Requirements:
  • National Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent qualification.
  • 3 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management or a similar environment.
  • Registration with Association of Accounting Technicians will be an added advantage, Knowledge. experience and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
  • Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and related legislation.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
  • Exposure to AX System.
  • Good analytical skills report writing, good organisational skills.
  • Good communication skills written and verbal.
 
 
Enquiries: Mr Velaphi Zikalala, Tel: (012) 427- 9729
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 25 JULY 2024
 
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