AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ARC) VACANCIES

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The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and fosters 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 campuses 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-Natural Resources and Engineering (ARC-NRE) seeks to appoint suitable and dynamic persons to the following positions in Arcadia. 
 
“SOIL SPECTROSCOPY” CONTRACTORS X 2 
(12 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT) 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
 Knowledge of soil sample collection. 
 Knowledge of soil analytical practices and procedures. 
 Knowledge of soil /crop science principles. 
 Ability to work thoroughly, consistently, and reliably. 
 Computer literacy would be an advantage. 
 
Requirements: 
Applicants should be highly motivated graduates with a strong academic background (e.g. class Honours and Masters) in Soil Science, Soil Spectroscopy, Data Analysis, Mathematics, Physics, or similar quantitative fields. Programming experience (or willingness to learn) with R or a similar language will be an advantage as well as possession of a driver’s license. 
 
 
Enquiries: Dr G Jezile, Tel (012) 310-2500; (jezileg@arc.agric.za) 
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 11 SEPETMBER 2023 
 
A monthly stipend 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 and work permit holders must attach certified copies), as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees. 
 
Click on the link to apply: https://forms.office.com/r/tYHghCd4e0
 
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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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-Vegetable, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC–VIMP) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Roodeplaat (Pretoria): 
 
RE- ADVERT SENIOR RESEARCHER: AGRONOMY (OTHER ECONOMIC PLANTS) 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
Initiates and manages/contributes towards research projects on economic plants including essential oil plants and industrial plants. 
Conducts specific research with clear focus on propagation and cultivation of economic plants including essential oil plants and industrial plants. 
Actively sources and secures new research opportunities and funding. 
Capable of securing externally funded projects. 
Compiles and contributes to progress reports (internal and external). 
Captures analyses and interprets data. 
Provides leadership, supervision and mentoring of postgraduate students, research technicians and assistants. 
Human resources management to ensure efficient deployment and utilisation, setting objective assessment and training. 
Disseminates technology through peer-reviewed scientific articles, popular publications, manual production, radio and TV talks, etc. 
Initiates and collaborates with national and international organisation. 
Trains postgraduate students and technical personnel in the use of specialised equipment/instruments and associated software. 
Compliance with human resource policies and procedures. 
Compliance with occupational health and safety policies and procedures. 
 
Requirements: 
PhD in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Production, Botany, Horticulture, or closely related field 
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience and 8 relevant peer reviewed publications. 
Demonstrable experience in external income generation related to economic plants (including essential oil and industrial plants) propagation and cultivation R&D is an added advantage. 
Good communication skills (verbal and written). 
Proficiency in MS Office suite. 
Valid driver’s license. 
Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage. 
Agricultural Research knowledge and skills. 
Extensive knowledge of medicinal plant production. 
Knowledge of intellectual property opportunities. 
Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures. 
 
Enquires: Prof SO Amoo: (012) 808- 8000 
 
 
 
RE-ADVERT - SENIOR RESEARCHER: INDUSTRIAL PLANT BREEDING 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
 Initiates and manages/contributes towards plant breeding research projects on medicinal and industrial plants. 
 Conducts specific research with clear focus on breeding of medicinal and industrial plants. 
 Acquire, utilise, and maintain germplasms, and develop elite breeding lines. 
 Develop and register elite hybrids, secure Plant Breeder’s Rights, and actively promote their commercialisation. 
 Actively sources and secures new research opportunities and funding. 
 Compiles and contributes to progress reports (internal and external). 
 Captures, analyses, and interprets data. 
 Provides leadership, supervision and mentoring of postgraduate students, research technicians and assistants. 
 Human resources management to ensure efficient deployment and utilisation, setting objective assessment and training. 
 Disseminates technology through peer-reviewed scientific articles, popular publications, manual production, radio, and TV talks, etc. Initiates and collaborates with national and international organisation. 
 Trains postgraduate students and technical personnel in the use of specialised equipment/instruments and associated software. 
 Compliance with human resource policies and procedures. 
 Compliance with occupational health and safety policies and procedures. 
 
Requirements: 
 PhD in Plant Breeding, Plant Genetics, Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding, or related field. 
 Minimum of 5 years relevant experience and 8 relevant peer reviewed publications. 
 Proven track record of generating external income for programme and projects in programme. 
 Proven track record of building national and international partnerships and networks. 
 Proficiency MS Office suite. 
 Valid driver’s license. 
 Evidence of popular article publications will be an added advantage. 
 Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage. 
 Management skills including research project management. 
 Good communication (verbal & writing) skills and liaison with clients. 
 Agricultural research knowledge and skills. 
 Knowledge of intellectual property opportunities. 
 
Enquires: Prof SO Amoo: (012) 808-8000 
 
 
 
SENIOR RESEARCHER - AGRONOMY 
 Initiates and manages/contributes towards research projects on root, tuber, and bulbous crops. 
 Conducts specific research with clear focus on agronomy and development of low-cost production systems. 
 Actively sources and secures new research opportunities and funding (Capable of securing externally funded projects). 
 Knowledge and experience in crop modelling, precision agriculture and efficacy studies on agricultural inputs are differentiating qualities. 
 Compiles and contributes to progress reports (internal and external). 
 Captures, analyses, and interprets data. 
 Provides leadership, supervision and mentoring of postgraduate students, researchers, research technicians and assistants. 
 Human resources management to ensure efficient deployment and utilisation, setting objective assessment and training. 
 Disseminates technology through peer-reviewed scientific articles, popular publications, manual production, radio and TV talks, etc, 
 Initiates and collaborates with national and international organisation. 
 Trains postgraduate students and technical personnel in the use of specialised equipment/instruments and associated software. 
 Compliance with human resource policies and procedures. 
 Compliance with occupational health and safety policies and procedures. 
 
Requirements: 
 PhD in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Production, Botany, Horticulture, or closely related field. 
 Minimum 5 years relevant experience and eight (8) relevant peer reviewed publications. 
 Demonstrable experience in external income generation - root, tuber and bulbous crops related R&D experience is an added advantage. 
 Good communication skills (verbal and written). 
 Proficiency in Ms Office Suite. 
 Valid driver’s license. 
 Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage. 
 
Enquires: Prof M Bairu: (012) 808-8000 
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 08 SEPTEMBER 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.
 
Click on the link to apply Senior Researcher Agronomy Other Economic Plants https://forms.office.com/r/MLtRSLBTt4.
Click on the link to apply Senior Researcher: Industrial Plant Breeding https://forms.office.com/r/nEgK97aNhU.
Click on the link to apply Senior Researcher Agronomy 
https://forms.office.com/r/HXJH8QN8HD. 
 
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.