AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ARC) VACANCIES

 
 
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 positions at Irene, Pretoria:
 
RESEARCHER: ANIMAL NUTRITION POULTRY- RE-ADVERT
 
Key Performance Areas:
 Source collaborations with stakeholders in the industry and maintain networking opportunities,
 Ensure successful transfer of scientific technology i.e. compilation of reports, oral and poster presentations,
 Participate in writing publications in line with the competency profile (i.e. author/co-author for scientific paper every year),
 Participate in the project in a learning capacity and supervise as delegated,
 Utilise and maintain facilities, apparatus and equipment,
 Comply with the Occupational Health and Safely policies and procedures,
 Compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports,
 Initiate, manage and contribute towards national projects,
 Participate in information dissemination activities aimed at informing the industry.
 
Requirements:
 PhD Degree in Animal Science specialising in Poultry Nutrition or an MSc with 5 years’ experience and extensive publications in poultry nutrition,
 Experience in technical poultry nutrition role including involvement within the poultry industry,
 Have a sound knowledge in diet formulation including the use of feed additives as well as practical hands-on on the ground farm-management experience,
 Strictly registration with SACNASP as a Professional Animal Scientist,
 Leadership skills, people manager; strategic mind set, team player and commercial acumens,
 Experience in technology transfer through popular and peer-reviewed articles, presentations and demonstrations,
 Knowledge on safety standards as prescribed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act,
 Good communication skills (both verbal and writing) and the ability to work in a team,
 A valid South African driver’s licence.
 
Applicants who applied before are encouraged to re-apply
 
Enquiries: Dr. B.D Nkosi, Tel: 012 672 9300
 
 
 
 
 
 
RESEARCHER: ANIMAL NUTRITION PIGS IRENE RE-ADVERT
 
Key Performance Areas
 Source collaboration with stakeholders in the industry and maintain networking opportunities, 
 Ensure successful transfer of scientific technology i.e. compilation of reports, oral and poster presentations,
 Participates in writing publications in line with the competency profile (i.e. author/co-author for scientific paper every year),
 Participate in the project in a learning capacity and supervise as delegated,
 Utilise and maintain facilities, apparatus and equipment,
 Comply with the Occupational Health and Safely policies and procedures,
 Compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports,
 Initiate, manage and contribute towards national projects,
 Participate in information dissemination activities aimed at informing the industry.
 
Requirements:
 PhD Degree in Animal Science, specialising in Pig Nutrition, or an MSc. with 5 years minimum experience and extensive publications in pig nutrition,
 Experience in technical pig nutrition role including involvement within the pig industry,
 Have a sound knowledge in diet formulation including the use of feed additives as well as practical hands-on on the ground farm-management experience,
 Leadership skills, people manager; strategic mind set, team player and commercial acumens,
 Verbal and written communication skills,
 Strictly registration with SACNASP as a Professional Animal Scientist,
 Experience in technology transfer through popular and peer-reviewed articles, presentations and demonstrations,
 Knowledge on safety standards as prescribed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act,
 Good communication skills (both verbal and writing) and the ability to work in a team
 A valid South African driver’s licence.
 
Applicants who applied before are encouraged to re-apply
 
Enquiries: Dr. BD Nkosi, Tel: (012) 672 9300
 
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 09 AUGUST 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 APICV@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. Preference will be given to the designated groups in line with the ARCs’ EE Plan. The company has the right not to appoint.


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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 positions at Potchefstroom:
 
SENIOR RESEARCHER: CROP PROTECTION – ENTOMOLOGY (RE-ADVERT)
 
Key Performance Areas:
 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,
 Plans and coordinates technical projects,
 Manages projects facilities, material, and equipment,
 Ensures optimal utilization of resources,
 Strategic planning of future sources,
 Strategic planning of future resources,
 Independently conducts specialist research/technical support, diagnostics, and other services across projects,
 Manages data collection,
 Performs advanced analysis, interpretation and makes internal and external recommendations,
 Compiles detailed reports, provide comprehensive recommendations and approves final reports,
 Manages and ensures compliance to quality standards,
 Presents results to stakeholders as an authority (advances/trains),
 Optimises and implements equipment and/or processes and /or systems,
 Recommends and makes decisions regarding new technologies,
 Renders expert diagnostic, technical and other services, and consults at a national/international level,
 Exploits intellectual property developments and assists in its development,
 Identifies and pursues new business opportunities,
 Meet peer norm requirements for specific field of expertise, by recognising authorship or contributions,
 Magnitude of measurable outcomes (project/programme impact),
 Ensures compliance with SHE/OHS policies and procedures,
 Develops technical capacity at an appropriate level,
 Identifies and participate in own learning opportunities and learning of subordinates.
 
Requirements:
 PhD in Entomology or PhD in Zoology or Biology or Biological Science with Entomology as major,
 5 years post qualification experience,
 8 relevant peer reviewed publications in Entomology,
 Proven record of national and international scientific recognition,
 Evidence of student training will be an added advantage,
 Registration with a scientific professional body will be an added advantage,
 Knowledge about insect control in grain crops, insect rearing and insect resistance.
 
Enquiries: Dr AEJ Du Toit, Tel: (018) 299 6297
 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR RESEARCHER PLANT BREEDING DRY BEAN (RE-ADVERT)
 
Key Performance Areas:
 Initiate, coordinate, and manages project,
 Coordinates project plan with the Research Team Manager,
 Manages people within projects and ensures optimal utilisation,
 Complies and manages project budgets,
 Plans and coordinates technical project,
 Manages project facilities, material, and equipment,
 Ensures optimal utilisation of resources,
 Independently conducts specialist research/technical support, diagnostics, and other services across projects,
 Manages and ensures compliance to quality standards,
 Render expert diagnostic, technical and other services and consults at a national/international level,
 Exploits intellectual property developments and assists in its development,
 Identifies and pursues new business opportunities,
 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 sub-ordinates.
 
Requirements:
 PhD in Plant Breeding / Molecular Breeding / Genetics with Plant Breeding as a major,
 Five (5) years post -qualification experience,
 8 (eight) relevant peer reviewed publications or alternatively, (1) one released cultivar in lieu of each publication,
 Evidence of sourcing or obtaining research funds will be an added advantage,
 Evidence of student training will be an added advantage.
 
Enquiries: Dr K Mashingaidze, Tel: (018) 299 6356
 
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 01 AUGUST 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 certified copies of 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 email to GCICV@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.