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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-Animal Production (ARC-AP) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic person to the following position at Irene, Pretoria: 
 

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RESEARCH TECHNICIAN: KAONAFATSO YA DIKGOMO 
(NORTHWEST, EASTERN CAPE, LIMPOPO, KWAZULU NATAL, MPUMALANGA) 
(5 YEARS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT) 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
 Providing animal recording and improvement service to smallholder farmers. 
 Training and recruitment of farmers and teams in Kaonafatso ya Dikgomo beef recording and improvement scheme. 
 Visiting farmers for beef recording and improvement purposes. 
 Training new participants in different phases of beef schemes. 
 Participating in focus sessions/meetings with farmers’ teams/individuals. 
 Collecting information from all-possible sources to compile a database of current herd statistics and performance of livestock owned by resourced poor farmers to derive performance indicators. 
 Participating in the provincial farmer support team to implement the project. 
 Compiling monthly reports. 
 
Requirements: 
 A National Diploma in Animal Production. 
 Motivated and prepared to travel to farms and villages. 
 Good human relations. 
 Good communication skills (written and verbal). 
 
Enquires: Dr DM Motiang, Tel: (012) 672 9147




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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 14 MARCH 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 attached on the form. 
 
Click on the link to apply APICV@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.