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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-Deciduous Fruit, Vines and Wine (ARC-Infruitec-Nietvoorbij) seeks to appoint highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic persons to the following positions at Stellenbosch:
JUNIOR RESEARCHER: SOIL AND WATER SCIENCE
Key Performance Areas:
• Mainly conducts, coordinates and manage field experiments under the Soil and Water Science program focusing on soil cultivation, in compliance with set standards, client needs, within budget and on time.
• Develop project proposals in line with strategic goals and research themes of the ARC.
• Ensure that the allocated personnel and students are mentored, trained, utilized and evaluated in order to achieve the targets of the Programme and ultimately the ARC.
• Contribute to the status of the ARC through high quality research findings/products in compliance with expected scientific standards.
• Actively identify and pursue business opportunities and participates in the dissemination and marketing of information through national and international publications, conferences, and workshops.
Requirements:
• MSc in Soil Science, Agriculture or Horticulture.
• Knowledge and experience on Tropical and Deciduous Fruits.
• Understanding concept of soil conservation.
• Project management, planning and organizing skills.
• Knowledge in human capacity development and financial management.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and work systematically.
• Experience in popular publications and report writing.
• Desire to register for PhD.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Computer literacy.
Enquiries: Dr Reckson Mulidzi, Tel: (021) 809 3070
HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR (TWELVE (12) MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Key Performance Areas:
• Render and maintain quality Human Capital Administration services that conform to personnel needs and those of the ARC.
• Ensure that all Human Capital Administration queries are dealt with in an accurate, timeous and in a professional manner.
• Assist with effective coordination of performance management system.
• Effectively coordinate the reconciliation process of Human Capital Management instruction to Payroll.
• Render and maintain quality human resources benefit administration system.
• Render and maintain quality Pension/Provident fund administration service.
• Effective coordination: Coordinate the staff recruitment and selection process, i.e., prepare notice of the interviews, schedule, and coordinate interviews, conduct reference checks, prepare interview reports.
• Provide Human Capital support for all Human Capital Management related activities.
• Update employees’ information on the Human Capital system.
• Assist in the coordination of the reconciliation process of Human Capital instructions to payroll.
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
Requirements:
• National Diploma in Human Resources Management or Equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years HR administration experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant HR legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Computer skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Fully bilingual.
Enquiries: Mr Phumzile Jacobs, Tel: (021) 809 3393
RESEARCH ASSISTANT: OLIVES GENEBANK (READVERTISEMENT)
Key Performance Areas:
• Maintenance/tending of plants in olive nursery.
• Maintenance of irrigation system and scheduling of irrigation in olive nursery.
• Monitoring of pests and diseases in olive nursery.
• Correctly and timely application of fungicides and pesticides and nutrition (foliar) in olive nursery.
• Weed control in olive nursery and area surrounding nursery.
• Prepare growth medium and filling plant bags.
• Organise seedling plants in olive nursery according to groups.
• Establishing plants in olive gene bank field blocks and reporting problems.
• Pruning plants in olive gene bank field blocks as needed.
• Timeous and accurate data collection.
• Supervising work teams.
• Provides research support and other services to researchers and technicians.
• Performs routine activities independently or under supervision when needed.
• Correct use of equipment according to specification and operating procedure.
• Responsible to keep equipment and work area neat and clean.
• Ensures compliance with SHE/OHS policies and procedures.
Requirements:
Grade 12.
Experience and practical knowledge of olive growing, and production will be preferred / added advantage.
Experience working in nurseries and with young plants.
Knowledge of common olive pests and diseases.
Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office suite.
Must be able to carry heavy crates, fertilizer bags etc.
Must be willing to travel.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to organise and work systematically.
Valid driver’s licence is recommended.
Enquiries: A Nieuwenhuys, Tel: (021) 809 3107
TRACTOR DRIVER X2 (BIEN DONNE RESEARCH FARM AND ROBERSTON RESEARCH FARM)
Key Performance Areas:
• Working on a tractor with various implements.
• Ensure proper soil preparation is done accurately, timeously and in a professional manner.
• Safe transportation of workers, farm produce, fertilizers, and other farm equipment.
• Pruning, suckering, canopy management and harvesting of fruit trees/vineyards.
• Basic maintenance of the tractor, implements, irrigation and trellis systems.
• Reporting of any symptoms of defects and breakages on the tractor and implements.
• Time management with execution of individual & team tasks.
• Record keeping of day-to-day work done, diesel usage, spraying programs.
• Assist with general farm work.
• Comply with all requirements of the OHS Act.
Requirements:
• Grade 10
• 3-5 years’ experience as a tractor operator.
• Good reading and writing skills.
• Valid B Drivers Licence is to your advantage.
Enquiries: Mr Khomotso Maboka, Tel: (021) 809 8214 or Mr SK Qotyiwe, Tel: (023) 626 3832
JUNIOR RESEARCHER: SOIL AND WATER SCIENCE
Key Performance Areas:
• Mainly conducts, coordinates and manage field experiments under the Soil and Water Science program focusing on soil cultivation, in compliance with set standards, client needs, within budget and on time.
• Develop project proposals in line with strategic goals and research themes of the ARC.
• Ensure that the allocated personnel and students are mentored, trained, utilized and evaluated in order to achieve the targets of the Programme and ultimately the ARC.
• Contribute to the status of the ARC through high quality research findings/products in compliance with expected scientific standards.
• Actively identify and pursue business opportunities and participates in the dissemination and marketing of information through national and international publications, conferences, and workshops.
Requirements:
• MSc in Soil Science, Agriculture or Horticulture.
• Knowledge and experience on Tropical and Deciduous Fruits.
• Understanding concept of soil conservation.
• Project management, planning and organizing skills.
• Knowledge in human capacity development and financial management.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and work systematically.
• Experience in popular publications and report writing.
• Desire to register for PhD.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Computer literacy.
Enquiries: Dr Reckson Mulidzi, Tel: (021) 809 3070
HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR (TWELVE (12) MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Key Performance Areas:
• Render and maintain quality Human Capital Administration services that conform to personnel needs and those of the ARC.
• Ensure that all Human Capital Administration queries are dealt with in an accurate, timeous and in a professional manner.
• Assist with effective coordination of performance management system.
• Effectively coordinate the reconciliation process of Human Capital Management instruction to Payroll.
• Render and maintain quality human resources benefit administration system.
• Render and maintain quality Pension/Provident fund administration service.
• Effective coordination: Coordinate the staff recruitment and selection process, i.e., prepare notice of the interviews, schedule, and coordinate interviews, conduct reference checks, prepare interview reports.
• Provide Human Capital support for all Human Capital Management related activities.
• Update employees’ information on the Human Capital system.
• Assist in the coordination of the reconciliation process of Human Capital instructions to payroll.
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
Requirements:
• National Diploma in Human Resources Management or Equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years HR administration experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant HR legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Computer skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Fully bilingual.
Enquiries: Mr Phumzile Jacobs, Tel: (021) 809 3393
RESEARCH ASSISTANT: OLIVES GENEBANK (READVERTISEMENT)
Key Performance Areas:
• Maintenance/tending of plants in olive nursery.
• Maintenance of irrigation system and scheduling of irrigation in olive nursery.
• Monitoring of pests and diseases in olive nursery.
• Correctly and timely application of fungicides and pesticides and nutrition (foliar) in olive nursery.
• Weed control in olive nursery and area surrounding nursery.
• Prepare growth medium and filling plant bags.
• Organise seedling plants in olive nursery according to groups.
• Establishing plants in olive gene bank field blocks and reporting problems.
• Pruning plants in olive gene bank field blocks as needed.
• Timeous and accurate data collection.
• Supervising work teams.
• Provides research support and other services to researchers and technicians.
• Performs routine activities independently or under supervision when needed.
• Correct use of equipment according to specification and operating procedure.
• Responsible to keep equipment and work area neat and clean.
• Ensures compliance with SHE/OHS policies and procedures.
Requirements:
Grade 12.
Experience and practical knowledge of olive growing, and production will be preferred / added advantage.
Experience working in nurseries and with young plants.
Knowledge of common olive pests and diseases.
Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office suite.
Must be able to carry heavy crates, fertilizer bags etc.
Must be willing to travel.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to organise and work systematically.
Valid driver’s licence is recommended.
Enquiries: A Nieuwenhuys, Tel: (021) 809 3107
TRACTOR DRIVER X2 (BIEN DONNE RESEARCH FARM AND ROBERSTON RESEARCH FARM)
Key Performance Areas:
• Working on a tractor with various implements.
• Ensure proper soil preparation is done accurately, timeously and in a professional manner.
• Safe transportation of workers, farm produce, fertilizers, and other farm equipment.
• Pruning, suckering, canopy management and harvesting of fruit trees/vineyards.
• Basic maintenance of the tractor, implements, irrigation and trellis systems.
• Reporting of any symptoms of defects and breakages on the tractor and implements.
• Time management with execution of individual & team tasks.
• Record keeping of day-to-day work done, diesel usage, spraying programs.
• Assist with general farm work.
• Comply with all requirements of the OHS Act.
Requirements:
• Grade 10
• 3-5 years’ experience as a tractor operator.
• Good reading and writing skills.
• Valid B Drivers Licence is to your advantage.
Enquiries: Mr Khomotso Maboka, Tel: (021) 809 8214 or Mr SK Qotyiwe, Tel: (023) 626 3832
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 APRIL 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 emailed to Infruiteccv@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.