AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ARC) VACANCIES

 
 
MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT: FACILITIES DIVISION
 
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-Small Grain (ARC-SG) seeks to appoint a highly, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Bethlehem: 
 
MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT: FACILITIES DIVISION 
 
Key Performance Areas:.
• Maintenance of assets, infrastructure and agricultural equipment. 
• Ensure that assets are well maintained and structures are well constructed in order to contribute to the execution of core business. 
• Be versatile and capable of maintaining/ repairing/ constructing assets in various areas such as plumbing, electricity, building/ construction, welding, woodwork, roadwork, irrigation system maintenance, garden maintenance etc. 
• Ensure deadlines are met by effective distribution of tasks amongst team members.
• Repairs/ maintain projects according to job requests. 
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. 
• Carry out ad hoc duties. 
 
Requirements: 
• Grade 12/ Matric qualification or apprenticeship. 
• 1 to 2 years’ experience in wide rage of artisan works and in Occupational Health and Safety. 
• Good communication and planning skills. 
• Computer literacy will be an added advantage. 
• Valid driver’s license. 
 
 
Enquiries: Mr Riaan Muller, Tel: (0)58 304 3400/ 3467 
 
THE CLOSING DATE IS 23 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 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, must be sent to SGICV@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 within 4 weeks of 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.
 
 
 

VARIOUS POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT ARC-VIMP
 
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 positions at Roodeplaat (Pretoria): 
 
1. SPECIALIST RESEARCHER: DEVELOPMENT OF SEED SYSTEMS (LEAFY, FRUIT AND SEED VEGETABLES) 
 
2. SPECIALIST RESEARCHER: ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIALIZATION 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Initiating innovative research/commercialization and knowledge dissemination projects and the strategically position these research project(s) nationally and internationally. 
• Operational planning of targets and deliverables for all the research project(s) in area of responsibility. 
• Managing the quality of science of the research projects (which includes setting and maintaining the quality of accepted scientific standards of excellence within the discipline) 
• Provision of leadership and guidance with regard to specific research field and quality control of all scientific outputs, projects, proposals, scientific publications, reports, scientific presentations, popular publications and presentations of research projects. 
• Marketing of the research projects(s) through the establishment of appropriate networks, partnerships and collaboration for projects within the programme nationally and internationally. 
• Stakeholder engagements to build new and maintain existing relationships/partnerships nationally and internationally (Governmental and Private) for research projects. 
• Reporting on progress of project milestones of own research and that of the research team and compiling of management progress reports for projects within the area of responsibility. 
• Managing all technology transfer initiatives, including farmer’s days, information days, workshops, training, initiatives for dissemination and sharing of knowledge commercialisation of ARC-IP within area of responsibility.
• Managing all human resources aspects and communication of the employees within the area of responsibility (performance management, maintaining discipline within the team, conflict management and resolution, recruitment and allocation of resources to projects and within teams for projects and all other related HR matters). 
• Managing finances and optimisation of sustainable external income for projects within area of responsibility, including the negotiation of project proposals with research funders, 
• Development of research grants for national and international funding and providing support to research team for the development of research grants for national and international funding. 
• Problem solving in all related areas above. 
 
Requirements: 
Specialist Researcher: Development of Seed Systems 
• PhD/DTech or DSc in Plant breeding and/or Genetics or relevant. 
• Proven record of accomplishment confirming Scientific Status as a specialist. 
• At least 7-10 years’ experience in a relevant scientific research environment, post Ph.D. and a proven international record of accomplishment. 
• Proven record of accomplishment of research leadership as a specialist in the specific field of expertise with extensive publication record. Meets peer norm requirements for specific field of expertise, with a minimum (on average) of two peer-reviewed publications per year. Minimum 20 peer reviewed publications.
• NRF rating of at least C1 or higher will be an added advantage. 
• Proven track-record of development of new varieties and registration of PBR. 
 
Specialist Researcher: Enterprise Development and Commercialization 
• Relevant PhD or DSc in agricultural economics/crop production/agronomy/plant breeding or related field. 
• Or a Master’s degree with MBA/MBL and experience of more than 10 years and a record of accomplishment. 
• At least 8-10 years’ experience in business development and commercialization projects. 
• Income generation to a level of at least R10 million or more. 
 
Both positions 
• Proven record of accomplishment of being an invited international speaker or being involved/invited as participant in international events of high importance. 
• Proven track record of mentoring and supervising/co-supervising other researchers and students development. 
• Proven record of accomplishment for generating external income for programme and projects in programme. 
• Proven track record of building national and international partnerships and networks. 
• Proven track-record of development of new varieties and registration of PBR. 
• Proven track record of strategic and operational planning skills and expertise.
• Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage. 
• Managerial qualifications will be an added advantage. 
Valid driver’s license. 
 
Enquires: Drs MW Bairu/SL Venter: (0)12 808 8000 
 
 
 
 
3. RESEARCH TEAM MANAGER: FARMER SUPPORT, TRAINING AND COMMERCIALISATION 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Strategic planning and positioning of programme on farmer support, training & commercialisation for the ARC vegetables, industrial crops and medicinal plants business unit of the ARC, nationally and internationally. (Potential to expand to horticulture crops for the crops sciences team). 
• Operational planning of business unit targets and deliverables for the division within the relevant agricultural sectors. Align these plans such that maximum value is generated from the R&D products and services of the commodity specific divisions. 
• Managing research, innovation and technology transfer portfolio of the programme comprised of multi-disciplinary teams operating within an agricultural commodity context and across value chains, which includes setting and maintaining the quality of scientific standards of excellence across research fields/disciplines to ensure/increase agricultural sustainability in line with the ARC vision and mission within the context of farmer support, IP protection, commercialisation and knowledge dissemination. 
• By closely working with the three commodity-based divisions, manage all technology transfer initiatives, including farmer’s days, information days, and workshops, training initiatives for dissemination and sharing of knowledge as well as commercialisation of ARC IP within area of responsibility. 
• Marketing of the programme through the establishment of appropriate networks, partnerships and collaboration for projects within the programme nationally and internationally. 
• Stakeholder engagements to build new and maintain existing partnerships nationally and internationally. 
• Managing all human resources aspects and communication with the employees within the area of responsibility (performance management, maintaining discipline within the team, conflict management and resolution, recruitment and allocation of resources to projects and within teams for projects and all other related HR matters). 
• Managing finances and optimisation of sustainable external income for programme and projects within area of responsibility, including the negotiation of project proposals with research funders. 
• Development of research grants for national and international funding and providing support to research team for the development of research grants for national and international funding. 
• Risk mitigation and management in area of responsibility. 
• Problem solving in all related areas above. 
 
Requirements: 
• Relevant PhD/DTech or DSc in agricultural economics/crop production/agronomy/plant breeding or related field. 
• Or a Master’s degree with MBA/MBL and experience of more than 10 years and a record of accomplishment. 
• 8-10 years post PhD experience in management of research and knowledge dissemination teams for the above areas. 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience post managerial qualification of managing teams in knowledge dissemination. 
• Proven record of accomplishment and experience in management of enterprise development, farmer support, and training and commercialization projects. 
• Proven record of accomplishment in commercialisation of IP, establishment of value chains from IP, etc. 
• Managerial and other relevant qualifications related to farmer support will be an added advantage. 
• Proven research and managerial track record in the above field of expertise with extensive publication record. 
• Proven track record for generating external income for programme and projects in programme. 
• Proven track record of building national and international partnerships and networks. 
• Proven track record of strategic and operational planning skills and expertise 
• NRF rating, students mentoring experience and registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage. 
• Valid driver’s license & Computer literacy. 
 
 
Enquires: Dr SL Venter: (012) 808 8000 
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 18 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 VOPICV@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.
 
 
 

 
 
 
SECRETARIAL: SENIOR MANAGER RESEARCH
 
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 a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Potchefstroom: 
 
SECRETARIAL: SENIOR MANAGER RESEARCH 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Render secretarial and administrative support to Senior Manager: Research (SMR), 
• Manage and direct flow of documents. Set up the system to coordinate the flow of correspondence from the SMR office, 
• Effective diary management, 
• Prepare submissions, 
• Render effective secretarial services, 
• Liaison with Research institutes and other stakeholders, 
• Manage the functioning of the office of the Senior Manager Research, 
• Render effective office administration, including accurate filing and quick removal of files and documents, 
• Make copies and deal with incoming calls, mails, emails and faxes, 
• Organise and take minutes of meetings, 
• Provide logistical support, which include travel arrangements and accommodation, 
• Undertake basic financial administration including budget monitoring (S&T, requisitions and invoices), 
• Attend to procurement issues, manage daily logistics in the office of the Senior Manager: Research, 
• Ensure compliance with SHE/OHS policies and procedures. 
 
Requirements: 
• National Diploma in Administration /Secretarial qualification, 
• 3 years’ experience in a similar position, 
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS office suite, 
• Good communication skills, 
• Valid driver’s licence. 
 
 
Enquiries: Dr Kingstone Mashingaidze, Tel: 018 299 6356 
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 17 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 GCICV@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.
 
 
 

 
 
 
SOILS4AFRICA INTERNSHIP
 
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, Pretoria: 
 
“Soils4Africa” Internship (x 2) Analytical Services (2 years contract) 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Knowledge of soil analytical practices and procedures. 
• Knowledge of quality control principles. 
• Ability to work thoroughly, consistently and reliably. 
• Computer literacy would be an advantage. 
• Ensure deadlines are meet by effective distribution of tasks amongst team members. 
• Adhere to health and safety regulations. 
 
Requirements: 
• National Diploma or equivalent in Analytical Science. 
• Good communication skills written and verbal. 
 
 
Enquiries: Dr DG Paterson, Tel (012) 310 2500 
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 11 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 licence and nationality - N.B. 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-mailed to ISCWCV@arc.agric.za
 
A 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.
 
 
 

 
 
 
GOVERNANCE COMPLIANCE & CONTRACTS MANAGER
 
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 positions at Hatfield, Pretoria: 
 
GOVERNANCE COMPLIANCE & CONTRACTS MANAGER
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Provide a comprehensive, fit for purpose, soundly compliant and high-quality legal contracts preparation, vetting, negotiation service within the ARC, a very prompt and timely contracts turnaround time process and a compliant contracts execution enablement service within the ARC. 
• To be the Compliance Officer and the Compliance Optimisation Champion of the ARC. 
• Responsible for the setting up, development and maintenance of an Enterprise-Wide best practice compliance function within the ARC, extending well and fully beyond purely legal compliance. 
• Availing a sound litigation management and general legal contractual and legal advisory functionality and a continuous provide general legal and compliance awareness training service within the ARC. 
 
Requirements: 
• LLB. Professional membership and Admission as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa would be an advantage. Exposure to the service of legal articles in a legal firm. 
• 2-3 years’ experience in the preparation and vetting of legal contracts and/or in a legal firm and/or in an in-house organisational legal role. 
• Experience in the role of Compliance Officer, in a medium to large organization, would be an added advantage. 
• A Diploma or certificate in Compliance Management (from a recognized university/institute of compliance) would be an added advantage. 
• Computer literacy with proficiency in the Ms Office suite. 
• Good communication (written and verbal) and presentational skills. 
 
 
Enquires: Ms B Muthuri, Tel: (012) 427 9746 
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 11 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.
 
 
 

 
 
 
INVITATION TO SERVE ON THE ARC AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE 
 
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. 
 
INVITATION TO SERVE ON THE ARC AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE 
 
The ARC (Agricultural Research Council) seeks to appoint 2 independent, suitably qualified persons with knowledge of, inter alia, internal auditing, finance, supply chain management, law, human resources, investigations, risk management and information technology, as well as Agricultural Sciences to serve on the Audit & Risk Committee. 
 
Key Responsibilities: 
• Oversight of adequate procedures and controls; financial reporting processes and systems of internal control over financial reporting; 
• Safe Guarding Assets; 
• Provide oversight on Audit processes (Internal Audit and External Audit); 
• Internal processes for monitoring compliance with laws, regulations and the code of ethics and conduct; 
• Previewing of financial information and preparation of annual financial statements;
• Review of items highlighted by the internal auditors and the Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA); 
• Enterprise wide risk management, anti-corruption and combined assurance processes; 
• Business continuity management process; 
• Overseeing of the implementation of the corporate governance model; and 
• Advising/guiding/supporting the institution and Council on any other relevant matter of significance. 
 
Requirements: 
• A B Com or B Compt. Degree in Financial Accounting or Auditing, a degree in Economics or a degree in Law; 
• The following will be added advantage: a master’s or higher degrees in any of the above, registration in any relevant body such as SAICA, IIA, IRMSA, LPC; 
• Five (5) years management experience in Risk/Audit/ Financial/Information Technology/Compliance/Legal and participation in governance structures; 
• Three reference letters from previous and current Risk or Audit Committees; 
• Analytical reasoning abilities; 
• Good communication skills; and 
• Understanding of the relevant regulatory frameworks. Preference will be given to Chartered Accountants, Advocates, Attorneys, Risk Management or Compliance Officers. 
 
 
Only South African citizens are eligible to apply. Applicants must submit a motivation letter, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and 3 references; certified Identity document copy and copy of qualifications and other supporting documents. 
 
The ARC will undertake verification checks of qualifications and criminal records. 
 
Term of appointment: 
Appointment will be for a period of 2 years, but may be subject to renewal at the discretion of The ARC (Agricultural Research Council). Appointment will be supported by applicable terms of references. Remuneration will be paid in accordance with the relevant guidelines. 
 
Enquiries: Ms Besa Muthuri, tel. (012) 427 9746 
 
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 11 MARCH 2022 
 
Applications: A covering letter and detailed CV should be forwarded to: Ms Besa Muthuri to this email address: Muthurib@arc.agric.za
 
 
 

 
 
 
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (FIVE (5) YEARS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT) 
 
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: 
 
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (Five (5) years fixed-term contract) 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Strategic financial leadership and guidance to the Council, President & CEO, Executives and senior managers with regard to the utilisation of the financial accounting resources of the ARC. 
• Oversee the development and implementation of ARC’s financial accounting, management accounting and procurement policies, strategies and procedures. 
• Management of the financial risk portfolio of ARC. 
• Support the President & CEO, Executives and other senior managers in the execution of their functions in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and the Treasury Regulations 
• Provide information and reports to the ARC’s Council as well as implement decisions emanating from Council 
• Serves as the main liaison with relevant banking institutions, internal and external auditors, National Treasury, Departments at Agriculture and Science and Technology, etc 
• Continuous review of costing and respective financial value of partnerships between ARC and other institutions 
• Establishment and maintain financial forecasting models and a system to produce timeous relevant financial information to support strategic decisions. 
• Provide input and influence business plans in line with overall Finance strategy of the ARC. 
• Develop and oversee the implementation of the financial management processes 
• Continuous evaluation and advice to CEO and Executives on commercial and viability or research investment opportunities. 
• Monitoring and ensuring organisational compliance with financial policy framework. 
• Strategic organisational planning and management through business plan development, risk analysis, feasibility studies, capacity requirements and budgeting. 
• Prepare and present the ARC annual financial statements. 
• Establish credit control systems and processes; maintain control regular monitoring of credit for the entire organisation. 
• Effective management and development of Finance Business Unit staff. 
• Plan and oversee the year-end process to ensure adherence to reporting timelines. 
• Develop and implement plans to address and resolve all audit findings (internal and external). 
 
Requirements:
• Registered CA (SA) with SAICA. 
• Master‘s degree in Accounting or Business Administration will be an advantage. 
• 5 years’ experience as Chief Financial Officer. 
• Experience as Senior Manager (Finance or Accounting) or Chief Financial Officer of Public Entity will be an added advantage. 
• Business experience and 10+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large organisation will be an advantage. 
• Experience in partnering with an executive team, and have a high level of written and verbal communication skills. 
• Experience in managing people is essential. 
 
 
Enquires: Ms B Muthuri, Tel: (012) 427 9746 
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 11 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.
 
 
 

COORDINATOR: INTERLLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION (IPP)
 
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:
 
COORDINATOR: INTERLLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION (IPP) 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Identify, protect and manage IP emanating from ARC. 
• Analyse and determine the IP strategy towards commercialisation. 
• Conduct, commission and oversee preliminary patent searches, assess the potential of the ARC technology to be protected and develop the IP. 
• Accurate and timeous recording of all invention disclosures, all relevant information in respect of IP in the portfolio, associated protecting filings and prosecution and maintenance thereof. 
• Conduct IP due diligence. 
• Promote and represent the ARC IPM & Comm function to internal and external stakeholders including training and awareness events. 
• Draft, negotiate research agreements and maintenance internal and external stakeholder relations, 
• Develop and maintenance an expansion of IP database, agreements and relationships as appropriate, 
• Put in place a database for all IP of the ARC. 
• Conduct freedom to operate for the potential IP. 
• Prepare reports to NIPMO. 
• Managing all IP related and relevant legislation. 
• Audit License agreement ‘s obligations and support the Manager and or Senior Manager (SM) in implementing mitigating strategies. 
• Develop and implement of improved office systems and procedures as required by ensuring that the office database is current with all data related to IP and granted licenses. 
• Implement office systems and procedures as required by the SM, and other duties as and when required by the SM and/ Manager. 
 
Requirements: 
• Master’s Degree in Agriculture / Sciences. 
• Degree in Law or studying towards the field. 
• 3 - 5 years working experience of which 3 (three) years should be in intellectual property management, negotiating, licensing, technology advancement, and commercializing in HEI, Science council or technology-based environment. 
• Experience in policy development, programme implementations, service delivery and innovation within HEI or SC. 
• Patent Board Examination Group 1 will be added advantage. 
 
 
Enquires: Dr Cynthia Motsi, Tel: (012) 427- 9832 
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 11 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.