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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-Central Office (ARC-CO) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Hatfield, Pretoria:
SENIOR SECRETARY: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & COMMERCIALISATION
Key Performance Areas:
Render effective office administration including accurate filling and quick retrieval of files and documents,
Maintain the Senior Manager’s daily, weekly and monthly action file,
Render secretarial and editorial support to the Senior Manager (diary, documents, meetings and minutes),
Provide logistical arrangements and support,
Coordinate SM projects and synthesis information into coherent reports and associated documents, presentations and spreadsheets,
Basic financial administration including budget monitoring,
Manage daily logistics in the office of the Senior Manager, Screen telephone calls and other communication.
Requirements:
Three-year National Diploma in the related field,
3-5 years’ experience in office management and administration at senior level,
Computer literate with advanced MS Word proficiency,
Ability to analyze and synthesize data,
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written,
Organizational and interpersonal skills,
Ability to take minutes and undertake small event management,
Customer care and excellent client liaison,
Ability to work under pressure,
Ability to work act with tact and discretion,
Ability to treat all information confidential,
Self-managed and motivated,
Exceptional telephone and front office skills,
Enquires: Dr CM Motsi, Tel: (012) 427 9832
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 04 April 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 HRCV@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.
The ARC-Central Office (ARC-CO) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Hatfield, Pretoria:
SENIOR SECRETARY: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & COMMERCIALISATION
Key Performance Areas:
Render effective office administration including accurate filling and quick retrieval of files and documents,
Maintain the Senior Manager’s daily, weekly and monthly action file,
Render secretarial and editorial support to the Senior Manager (diary, documents, meetings and minutes),
Provide logistical arrangements and support,
Coordinate SM projects and synthesis information into coherent reports and associated documents, presentations and spreadsheets,
Basic financial administration including budget monitoring,
Manage daily logistics in the office of the Senior Manager, Screen telephone calls and other communication.
Requirements:
Three-year National Diploma in the related field,
3-5 years’ experience in office management and administration at senior level,
Computer literate with advanced MS Word proficiency,
Ability to analyze and synthesize data,
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written,
Organizational and interpersonal skills,
Ability to take minutes and undertake small event management,
Customer care and excellent client liaison,
Ability to work under pressure,
Ability to work act with tact and discretion,
Ability to treat all information confidential,
Self-managed and motivated,
Exceptional telephone and front office skills,
Enquires: Dr CM Motsi, Tel: (012) 427 9832
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 04 April 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 HRCV@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.
The ARC-Central Office (ARC-CO) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Hatfield, Pretoria:
COUNCIL & COMMITTEES SECRETARY
Key Performance Areas:
Meeting management and minute taking for Council and Sub Committees of Council,
Ensure that minutes of the board meetings, attendance registers, minutes and strategic governance documentation, the board charter and subcommittees terms of reference and the delegations of authority are properly documented, and files in a safe place,
Monitor compliance to execution of duties in line with the delegation of authorities,
Assist in preparing Annual Reports,
Ensure safe custody of agreements and monitoring,
Ensure all letterheads comply with statutory requirements,
Act in good faith and avoid conflicts of interests,
Tracking and monitoring follow-ups with corporate decisions taken by the Board and its subcommittees from previous meetings,
Provide the new Board members with relevant orientation/induction, training and documentation describing their powers of duties,
Ensure proper arrangement of meetings according to the corporate calendar including preparation of notices, confirming attendance, preparation of the agenda and minutes taking, recording of the meeting proceedings, circulation of the attendance register in the meetings, and circulation of minutes and relevant documentation in time for the meetings,
Record any declaration made by members and executive management on any material interest in any contract of the organization,
Ensure instructions and determine procedures of handling queries and requests from the shareholder and the board on governance issues, and provide regular feedback,
Manage the budget of the corporate governance structures,
Develop the annual corporate calendar with the Company Secretary, Chairperson of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer.
Requirements:
A CIS- Diploma or Legal degree,
5 - 8 years’ experience as an Assistant Company Secretary,
Knowledge and experience in corporate governance structures,
Computer literacy with proficiency in the Ms Office suite,
Excellent communication (written and verbal).
Enquires: Ms B Muthuri, Tel: (012) 427-9746
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 04 April 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 HRCV@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.
The ARC-Tropical and Subtropical Crops (ARC-TSC) seeks to appoint experienced and dynamic person to the following position in Nelspruit: Mpumalanga Province.
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN: PLANT BREEDING (NURSERY) NELSPRUIT FARM - RE-ADVERT
Key Performance Areas:
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical assistance, support and technology transfer for research projects at the ARC- TSC Nursery in compliance with scientific parameters/ standards.
• Contribute towards research projects.
• Assist in coordinating of work activities and supervises allocated resources if applicable.
• Adhere to financial administrative control.
• Plan own work activities.
• Utilising and maintaining own facilities, material and equipment.
• Conduct research support diagnostics and other services.
• Collecting, capturing and processing data with basis analysis.
• Provide verbal and written reports on work activities and results.
• Adhering to quality standards.
• Assisting in the preparation for presentations.
• Assist in optimising of equipment and/or processes and/or systems.
• Provide inputs in the optimization of new technologies.
• Assist with the training of junior staff.
• Assist with technical services.
• Meet peer norm requirements for specific field of expertise, by recognizing authorship or contributions.
• Magnitude of measurable outcomes (national and/or international.
• Ensuring optimal use of facilities, equipment and project resources.
• Develop technical capacity at an appropriate level.
• Provide pro-active response.
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and procedures.
Requirements:
• National Diploma/ B-Tech in Horticulture or equivalent qualification.
• At least 2 years’ applicable experience.
• Ability to work in the field.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Computer literacy and proficiency in the MS Office suite.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Good health and physical ability.
• Occupational Health and Safety experience will be an added advantage.
Enquires: Mr Oscar Maphanga: Tel: (013) 753 7079
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 01 APRIL 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 hritsc@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.
The ARC-Central Office (ARC-CO) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Hatfield, Pretoria:
OFFICE MANAGER
Key Performance Areas:
• Manage the functioning of the CEO’s office by developing, tracking, and following up processes to ensure that the issues are dealt with timeously,
• Set up systems to co-ordinate the flow of correspondence within the CEO’s office, relevant ARC Campuses, Central Office and other stakeholders,
• Ensure proper preparation of documentation and assist the CEO by ensuring compilation of quality reports, presentations, executive reports and other communication (letters etc),
• Assist the CEO in the interrogation and analysis of quarterly business plan reports to ensure adherence to set targets,
• Coordinate and manage all the office administrative matters in the office of the CEO,
• Coordinate activities of the CEO and provide advisory function,
• Attend to all delegates, functions and take conclusion to such action,
• Answer telephone, screen callers, relay messages and greet visitors,
• Customer Relations Management,
• Use various software applications, such a spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphic packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format date and/or reports.
Requirements:
• 3 year National Diploma in the related field,
• 5 - 10 years’ experience in office management and administration at Executive level,
• Planning and Organising skills,
• Computer literate with Advanced MS Proficiency,
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal,
• Ability to take minutes and undertake small event management,
• Excellent interpersonal skills, customer care and client liaison,
• Ability to analyse, synthesize data and treat all information confidential,
• Exceptional telephone etiquette and front office skills,
• Ability to work under pressure and with tact and discretion,
• Self-managed and motivated.
Enquires: Ms B Muthuri, Tel: (012) 427 9746
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 MARCH 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 HRCV@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.
The ARC-Grain Crops (ARC-GC) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Potchefstroom.
RESEARCHER: AGRONOMY MODELLING
Key Performance Areas:
• Initiate, coordinate and manages projects. Coordinates project plans with the Research Team Manager. Manages people within projects and ensures optimal utilization. Compiles and manages project budgets.
• Plans and coordinate technical projects. Manages project facilities, materials and equipment. Ensures optimal utilisations of resources.
• Strategic planning of future resources. Independently conduct specialist research/technical support diagnostics and other services across the project.
•Manage data collection. Preforms advance analysis. Interpretation and make internal and external recommendation. Compiles detailed report, provide comprehensive recommendation and approve final report.
•Manage and ensure compliance to quality standards, present results to stakeholder as an authority (Advance/trains). Optimise and implements equipment and/or processes and/or systems.
•Recommends and makes decisions regarding technologies. Render expect diagnostics, technical and other services and consults at a national/international level.
•Exploit intellectual property developments and assist in its development.
• Identifies and peruses new business opportunities.
• Meet peer norm requirements for specific field expertise by recognising authorship or contribution Magnitude of measurable outcomes (project/programme impact).
•Ensures compliance with SHE/OHS policies and procedures.
•Develop technical capacity at an appropriate level.
• Identify and participates in own learning opportunities and leaning of subordinates.
Requirements:
• Relevant PhD Alternatively Msc with minimum 5 years’ work experience and extensive publications or Professional Degree plus MSc.
• Experienced scientist in the field of Modelling.
• Proven record of national and international scientific recognition.
• Registration with a scientific professional body will be an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s license.
Enquiries: Mr Thinus Prinsloo, Tel: (018) 299 6248
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 28 MARCH 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 6 months’ probation period and a positive security clearance. Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (including certificates, supporting documents, copy of a valid drivers’ 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, should be forwarded 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 from us 4 weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer but is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company has the right not to appoint.
The ARC-Grain Crops (ARC-GC) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Potchefstroom.
RESEARCHER: AGRONOMY MODELLING
Key Performance Areas:
• Initiate, coordinate and manages projects. Coordinates project plans with the Research Team Manager. Manages people within projects and ensures optimal utilization. Compiles and manages project budgets.
• Plans and coordinate technical projects. Manages project facilities, materials and equipment. Ensures optimal utilisations of resources.
• Strategic planning of future resources. Independently conduct specialist research/technical support diagnostics and other services across the project.
•Manage data collection. Preforms advance analysis. Interpretation and make internal and external recommendation. Compiles detailed report, provide comprehensive recommendation and approve final report.
•Manage and ensure compliance to quality standards, present results to stakeholder as an authority (Advance/trains). Optimise and implements equipment and/or processes and/or systems.
•Recommends and makes decisions regarding technologies. Render expect diagnostics, technical and other services and consults at a national/international level.
•Exploit intellectual property developments and assist in its development.
• Identifies and peruses new business opportunities.
• Meet peer norm requirements for specific field expertise by recognising authorship or contribution Magnitude of measurable outcomes (project/programme impact).
•Ensures compliance with SHE/OHS policies and procedures.
•Develop technical capacity at an appropriate level.
• Identify and participates in own learning opportunities and leaning of subordinates.
Requirements:
• Relevant PhD Alternatively Msc with minimum 5 years’ work experience and extensive publications or Professional Degree plus MSc.
• Experienced scientist in the field of Modelling.
• Proven record of national and international scientific recognition.
• Registration with a scientific professional body will be an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s license.
Enquiries: Mr Thinus Prinsloo, Tel: (018) 299 6248
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 28 MARCH 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 6 months’ probation period and a positive security clearance. Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (including certificates, supporting documents, copy of a valid drivers’ 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, should be forwarded 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 from us 4 weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer but is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company has the right not to appoint.
The Onderstepoort Veterinary Research (ARC–OVR) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Onderstepoort, Pretoria:
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN: BACTERIAL PCR LABORATORY
Key Performance Areas:
• Carrying out molecular diagnostic work including detection and characterisation of different bacterial and protozoan pathogens using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR),
• Capturing of test data using the ARC-LAB system,
• Give technical support to researchers,
• Assists with improvement of existing and introduction of new test methods,
• Assist with validation of new test methods,
• Maintenance of the quality management system as per ISO/IEC 17025 SANAS guidelines,
• Stock control: maintenance of stock levels of consumable and effective utilisation of stock (FIFO),
• Ensuring that the laboratory adheres to equipment calibration, servicing, and maintenance programs,
• Communication with clients and suppliers.
Requirements:
• Nat Dip- Veterinary Technology/ Biotechnology or BSc -Microbiology/ Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology,
• Knowledge of the ISO/IEC 17025 standard,
• Registration with South African Veterinary Council as a veterinary technologist is compulsory.
Enquires: Dr N Gcebe, Tel: (0)12 529 9138
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 25 MARCH 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 OVICV@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.
The ARC-Central Office (ARC-CO) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Hatfield, Pretoria:
COORDINATOR: MONITORING AND EVALUATION
Key Performance Areas:
• Coordinate and implement the ARC Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) process.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of the ARC M&E work plan.
• Continuous enhancement/improvement of the ARC M&E process to ensure alignment with local and international best practices.
• Compiling monthly and quarterly ARC Performance Reports.
Requirements:
• Bachelors’ degree with 5 – 7 years’ relevant experience.
• Experience with review, verification and consolidation of Performance Information.
• Consolidation and review of various reports linked to Performance Information.
• Liaise with all stakeholders on Performance Reports.
• Reporting of consolidated and reviewed Performance Information.
• Knowledge of guiding Frameworks and Policies from Government (DPME, National Treasury etc.).
• Experience with internal and external (AGSA) audit processes.
• Exposure in the monitoring and evaluation environment.
• Exposure in the agriculture & / research and development environment.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in the MS Office Suite.
• The ability to critically analyse, interpret and present data/results.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills.
Enquires: Ms Cornia Vosloo, Tel: (0)12 427 9920
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 24 MARCH 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 HRCV@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.