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AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ARC)
JUNIOR RESEARCHER: AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION & AGRO-PROCESSING
Pretoria
Job Reference Number: ARC-NRE/130
Department: 18 - IAE
Business Unit:
Industry: Research
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related
The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Natural Resources and Engineering (ARC-NRE), Silverton, Pretoria:
Job Description
• To render research in a team context or individually under guidance.
• Effective handling of personnel regarding utilization, training and evaluation as well as maintaining good working relations within the team.
• To successfully market and promote the institute's services/products to relevant role-players.
• Good planning and management of research activities. Aspects such as effective use of facilities and resources, problem solving and liaisons with experts – Continuous.
• Proper management of budget in compliance with financial policies/procedures always to ensure that the budget is managed in a cost effective and pro-active manner — Continuous.
• To ensure successful completion of research projects /programmes in compliance with set standards.
• To comply with the Occupational Health and Safety regulations/ procedures.
• Involvement in the activities of the institute such as research committee and section meetings, and seminars.
Job Requirements
• MSc in Agricultural Engineering or equivalent field plus BSc in Agricultural Engineering (Hons) or equivalent four (4) year science degree.
• Minimum of one (1) peer reviewed publication.
• At least two (2) years’ experience in agricultural engineering research as related to MSc studies.
• Registration as Profession Engineer with ECSA will be an added advantage.
• Track record of competitive fund raising for research will be an added advantage.
• Communication and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Enquiries: Dr S Sibanda, Tel: 012 842 4000
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12 NOVEMBER 2026
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 (as well as competency and leadership assessments).
Preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees, certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of driver’s license must be attached on the form.
A 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. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint.
