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 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-Grain Crops (ARC– GC) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Potchefstroom: 
 
SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN: CROP PROTECTION (PATHOLOGY) 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
 Together with Chief Technician and/or Project Manager, co-ordinates and contributes towards projects, by compiling and executing technical project activity plans. 
 Identifies the need for human resources in project(s) (where applicable with the Chief Technician and/or Project Manager) and manages the allocated resources. 
 Assists with compiling and managing project budgets. 
 Plans and co-ordinates own and technical project work activities. 
 Manages project facilities, material and equipment. Ensures optimal utilisation of resources. 
 Independently conducts specialist research/technical support, diagnostics, and other services within a project. 
 Collects, captures, processes and interprets technical data and makes internal project recommendations. 
 Compiles detailed technical reports and submitted for approval. 
 Manages and ensures compliance to quality standards. 
 Presents results to stakeholders (advises/trains). 
 Optimises and implements equipment and/or processes and/or systems. 
 Recommends new technologies to optimise research. 
 Renders diagnostic, technical, and other services at a national level. 
 Aware of Intellectual Property opportunities. 
 Assists researchers with identifying new business opportunities. 
 Develops technical capacity at an appropriate level. 
 Identifies and participates in own learning opportunities. 
 Ensures compliance with SHE/OHS policies and procedures. 
 Meet peer norm requirements for specific field of expertise, by recognising authorship or contribution. 
 
Requirements:
 M.Tech Degree, with 2 years’ applicable experience Or Hon’s degree, B Degree, B. Tech, with 6 years applicable experience Or National Diploma (3 years) with 8 years’ applicable experience. 
 Registration with relevant scientific registration body. 
 Knowledge of diseases will be an added advantage. 
 Knowledge of experimental design, laboratory procedures, isolation techniques, operation of basic laboratory equipment, PCR and HPLC. Will be an added advantage. 
 Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures. 
 Knowledge of finance systems such as AX will be an added advantage. 
 Proficiency with MS Office suite. 
 Valid EC drivers’ licence. 
 
Enquiries: Dr B Janse van Rensburg, Tel: (018) 299- 6357 
 
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 17 OCTOBER 2023.
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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) must be attached on the form. 
 
 Click on the link to apply https://forms.office.com/r/P5rktumEVd
 
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 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-Grain Crops (ARC-GC) seeks to appoint highly skilled, experienced and dynamic persons to the following positions at Potchefstroom: 
 
RESEARCHER AGRONOMY (CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE) 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
 Initiates, coordinates, and manages projects. Coordinates project plan with the Research Team Manager. 
 Manages people within projects and ensures optimal utilisation. 
 Compiles and manages project budgets. 
 Plans and co-ordinates technical projects. 
 Manages project facilities, material, and equipment. 
 Optimal utilization of resources. Strategic planning of future resources. Independently conducts specialist research/technical support, diagnostics, and other services across projects. 
 Manages and ensures compliance to quality standards. 
 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. 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-ordinate. 
 
Requirements: 
 PhD in Agronomy with experience in conservation agriculture Or MSc with 5 year’s work experience and extensive publications standing as a researcher must be on a national level. 
 Strong research record. 
 Capability for project and programme management. 
 Partnership development collaboration. 
 Performance and Financial management skills. 
 Individual leadership and good negotiation skills. 
 Experience in the management of personnel. 
 Valid driver’s license. 
 
 
 
 
 
RESEARCHER AGRONOMY (SOIL SPECIALIST) 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
 Initiates, coordinates, and manages projects. Coordinates project plan with the Research Team Manager. 
 Manages people within projects and ensures optimal utilisation. 
 Compiles and manages project budgets. 
 Plans and co-ordinates technical projects. 
 Manages project facilities, material, and equipment. Ensures optimal utilization of resources. Strategic planning of future resources. 
 Independently conducts specialist research/technical support, diagnostics, and other services across projects. 
 Manages and ensures compliance to quality standards. 
 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. 
 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-ordinate. 
 
Requirements: 
 PhD in Soil Science Or MSc with 5 year’s work experience and extensive publications standing as a researcher must be on a national level. 
 Strong research record. 
 Capability for project and programme management, partnership development and collaboration. 
 Performance and Financial management skills, individual leadership and good negotiation skills 
 Experience in the management of personnel. 
 Valid driver’s license. 
 
Enquiries: Mr Thinus Prinsloo, Tel: (018) 299-6248 
 
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 18 OCTOBER 2023 
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) must be attached on the form. 
 
For Researcher Soil Scientist 
 Click on the link to apply https://forms.office.com/r/r9z5y4CHAT
 
For Researcher Conservation Agriculture 
 Click on the link to apply https://forms.office.com/r/xwNqmKUAy9
 
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 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