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 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.

To apply, click on the link at the end of the posts and all the best with your applications.

1. LABORATORY ASSISTANT – QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS (SENSORY)
2. RECEPTIONIST
3. INTERNSHIPS X5: GERMPLASM DEVELOPMENT FOR SMALL GRAIN
4. SENIOR MANAGER: HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
5. AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIST

LABORATORY ASSISTANT – QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS (SENSORY)

Key Performance Areas:

• Maintain lab ware facilities.
• Clean ovens, glassware, and sensory testing equipment
• Maintain storerooms, check inventory and ordering of cleaning supplies.
• Wash sensory Lab linen for tables etc.
• Clean and prepare lab ovens and work area before each project.
• Provide research support under supervision.
• Housekeeping of Sensory lab facilities.
• Stock taking of lab consumables.

Requirements:

• Senior Certificate/Matric.
• One (1) year Laboratory experience and Computer literacy will be an advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Skilled to work as part of the team as well as independently.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Skilled to work as part of the team as well as independently.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:11 JUNE 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.

To apply click https://forms.office.com/r/uuYDa8sw9h

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.

RECEPTIONIST

Key Performance Areas:

• Attendance to clients and enquiries.
• Update of information directories.
• Maintaining the office space and re-stocking office supply.
• Handling all incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Perform routine administrative tasks.
• Administration regarding human resources documents.
• Booking of trips, issue vehicles and submit transport information.
• Report IT problems to relevant department.
• Record minutes of meetings.
• Venue bookings.
• Distribution of information to public relations officer.
• Organise and assist in campus events.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 with at least 2 years relevant work experience in an environment with similar functions.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Good Communication skills (verbal and written).
• Multitasking skills and customer service.
• Organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12 JUNE 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.

To apply for Receptionist – Vredenburg https://forms.office.com/r/N2gr4YzUjc

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.

INTERNSHIPS X5: GERMPLASM DEVELOPMENT FOR SMALL GRAIN

(THREE (3) YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

Key Performance Areas:

• Contribute to research and technical activities of multiple projects.
• Participates in planning and coordinating glasshouse, field and laboratory experiments.
• Carry out data collection, capturing, and basic analysis under supervision.
• Participates in the identification and development of new business opportunities.
• Participate in the successful transfer of scientific technology i.e. compilation of reports, oral and poster presentations.
• Pro-actively provide technical input within the context of the research project/s.
• Contribute to research by rendering desired support to research staff and optimise the utilisation of
  resources allocated to projects.
• Utilise and maintain facilities, apparatus and equipment.
• Comply to Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• A 3 year National Diploma in Agriculture/Biotechnology/Crop Production/Genetics/Plant Breeding/Plant
  Science/Molecular Biology or related fields.
• Knowledge of maintenance of equipment and infrastructure needed for research.
• Understanding of basic principles of research
• Flexible and strong willingness to learn.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Enquiries: Mr. T Baloyi, Tel: (058) 307 3416

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 21 JUNE 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: https://forms.office.com/r/3sPJf6sdTq

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.

SENIOR MANAGER: HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

(FIVE (5) YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

Key performance areas:

• Develop and oversee the implementation of the Human Resources Management strategy.
• Provide strategic leadership to the organisation in the integration of the Human capital strategy to the approved organisational strategy.
• Develop and implement labour cost management strategy and monitor headcount and organisational design framework.
• Provide guidance to the organisation in the implementation of Performance management, Human
  Capital information and Remuneration systems.
• Compile and manage Human Capital management budgets.
• Develop and implement Human Capital development policies for all personnel within the organisation.
• Establish systems to monitor adherence to HCM policies and legislative frameworks.
• Advise and guide the organization on all employee relation matters and ensure that the employee
  relations function renders a timeous advice on all matters of conflict and discipline.
• Where necessary, represent the organization at the CCMA.
• Ensure the organisation and all personnel adhere to good occupational safety and health practices.
• Manage the Human Capital division and ensure that the capabilities of the HCM personnel are
  identified and aligned to the needs of the organisation.

Requirements:

• A post-graduate bachelor’s degree in human resources management or related field.
• At least five (5) to eight (8) years’ experience in generalist HR management, two (2) of which were in
  a senior HCM management position.
• Strong policy formulation and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate at senior/executive management level.
• Sound practical knowledge of leading organisational development and business re-engineering
  process.
• Ability to initiate, implement and monitor HR service delivery processes.
• Ability to establish and lead effective teams as well as maximise their outputs to achieve the
  organisation’s mandate.
• In-depth understanding of PFMA.
• A proven track record of interaction with labour in various forums.
• Influencing, negotiating and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking ability.
• Sound oral and written communication skills.

Enquiries: Ms Tshililo Mabirimisa, (012) 427 9714
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 24 JUNE 2024

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/t4SgG8wicw

NB: Non-RSA citizens with work permit must attach certified copies as well as the names and
particulars of three recent (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.

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIST

Key performance areas:

• Provide expertise for quality research and analysis in the field of agricultural economics, includingmacroeconomic development, impact of R&D on socioeconomic development, economics of agricultural technology policy.
• Provide strategic advice with respect to emerging local and global economy trends and implications
  on ARC business.
• Evaluate the viability of research programmes of the ARC, to support investment decisions and
  determine the impact of the ARC’s research and technology transfer effort.
• Contribute to positioning the Economic Analysis Unit of the ARC as a Centre of excellence in
  agricultural economics research.
• Drive conceptualisation and implementation of multidisciplinary research projects and scaling of
  research for impact.
• Mobilise internal and external funding for research projects.
• Contribute to student supervision, mentoring and peer-support of colleagues.
• Publish research in accredited peer reviewed journals.

Requirements:

• A PhD degree in Agricultural Economics or a relevant field.
• At least 5 years’ relevant postgraduate work experience (can be before or after the PhD).
• Proven strong capabilities for quantitative econometric modelling and data analysis and competency
  with at least two of SPSS Stata, EViews or other quantitative analysis software.
• Evidence of ability to publish in agricultural economics or related fields of research (at least 5 peer
  reviewed publications in accredited journals).
• Sound understanding of the priorities and challenges facing the agricultural sector in South Africa.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with other researchers, as well as a wide range of
  stakeholders outside ARC.
• A valid code EC1 Driver’s Licence.

Enquiries: Dr Petronella Chaminuka (012) 427 9818
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 24 JUNE 2024

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.
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All the best with your applications.