Agricultural Research Council Jobs

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FUNDED POSTDOC RESEARCHER: AGROMETEOROLOGY – CARBON MANAGEMENT

Job Reference Number: ARC-NRE: 48
Department: 07 – ISCW
Business Unit:
Industry: Research
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related

The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position(s) at Natural Resources and Engineering (ARC-NRE), Arcadia, Pretoria

Job Description

• Oversee the development of an agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction plan.
• Manage stakeholder engagements for the GHG emissions reduction plan.
• Lead the estimation of GHG emissions in the agricultural sector.
• Lead climate change mitigation scenario exercises for the agricultural sector.
• Collect and analyze primary and secondary data.
• Write reports and scientific articles.
• Present research results at scientific conferences.

Job Requirements

• PhD degree in Agrometeorology / Sustainable Agriculture / Environmental Science / Environmental Management.
• Applicants should be highly motivated graduates with a strong academic background.
• Strong background in carbon management and greenhouse gas emissions research.
• Strong skills in science-policy interface.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Willingness to travel to rural farming areas.
• Valid driver’s licence (code 08/EB).

Enquiries: Dr ME Moeletsi, Tel: 012 310 2500

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 02 JULY 2025

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.

RE-ADVERT CHIEF RESEARCH TECHNICIAN: PLANT BREEDING

Job Reference Number: ARC-TSC03/38
Department: 03 – ITSC
Business Unit:
Industry: Research
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related

The ARC- Tropical and Subtropical Crops (ARC-TSC) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position in Addo, Eastern Cape.

Job Description

• Manages projects on breeding and evaluation of tropical and subtropical crops at Addo.
• Manages daily activities in research blocks in the field with assistance of support staff.
• Manages project budgets to ensure effective resource allocation (funds and labour) within and across projects.
• Compiles monthly progress reports (internal) and quarterly reports (external for funders) in the form of written reports and presentations.
• Identifies research opportunities and implements advanced technologies in breeding.
• Supervision and management of Research Technicians and Research Support Assistants.
• Contributes towards technology transfer and training efforts.
• Liaise with growers, industry technical officers and national and provincial government.
• Write popular/scientific publications and present research outcomes of relevance to subtropical fruit growers, industries and the scientific community.

Job Requirements

• MSc. or MTech in Plant Breeding/Genetics/Horticulture/Plant Production with proven ability to manage farm/research blocks in the field.
• Relevant experience of 8-10 years in an environment with a focus on plant breeding.
• Knowledge of plant breeding, horticultural production and management of field blocks essential.
• Basic project and financial management skills.
• History of collaboration at national level.
• History of strategic and operational planning skills and expertise.
• Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.
• Advanced Computer Literacy.
• Code EB driver’s licence and proven ability to drive.

Enquiries: Dr Elliosha Hajari, Tel: (013) 753 7000

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 2 JULY 2025

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.

FINANCE ASSISTANCE

Job Reference Number: ARC-GC05-48
Department: 05 – GCI
Business Unit:
Industry: Accounts
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related

The ARC-Grain Crops (ARC-GC) seeks to appoint highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Potchefstroom.

Job Description

• Monthly Reconciliation and resolving all unreconciled and prior year items
• Data Cleansing and Reviews
• Accurate and Complete Transactions
• Collections

Job Requirements

• A National Diploma in Accounting with 2 – 3 years working experience in the Finance environment.
• B Degree in Accounting will be an added advantage.
• Strong debtors Reconciliation abilities.
• Knowledge and experience of Public Finance Management Act and GRAP.
• Good communication Skills (written and verbal).
• Deadline orientated and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent Numerical and accounting skills.
• Driver’s license will be added advantage.

Enquiries: Mr M Lentsoana; Tel (018) 299 6235

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 24 JUNE 2025

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 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. 

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.

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Job Reference Number: ARC-NRE: 43
Department: 07 – ISCW
Business Unit:
Industry: Technical
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), Arcadia, Pretoria:

Job Description

• Compiling quarterly ARC-NRE performance reports for the Senior Manager: Research.
• Coordinating the division’s KPI targets and actual achievements; collating, processing and submitting evidence of outputs per quarter according to the prescribed guidelines.
• Assisting with the compilation of the ARC-NRE business/operational plan.
• Coordinating the division’s inputs for the ARC annual report and providing any other project-related reports required by Management.
• Registering new projects in the Sage X3 ERP system project management module.
• Maintaining project status and project proposal lists/databases.
• Compiling/updating project stage of completion certificates (PCCs) for all externally funded projects.
• Coordinating the submission of quarterly progress reports and PCCs for all Department of Agriculture funded projects, as well as new proposals.
• Filing contracts, reports, invoices and other project documentation.
• Providing administrative support to Management and project leaders, including guidance on the correct project management procedures

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma in Project Management.
• At least 3 years’ experience in project coordination/management.
• Excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking ability.
• High degree of integrity and tact to handle sensitive and classified information.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work positively with a wide range of individuals involved in different projects.
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite and other programs relevant to project management.
• Understanding the scientific research environment will be an added advantage.

Enquiries: Dr MP Maila, Tel: 012 310 2500

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 24 JUNE 2025

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.

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