ARC Jobs – 24 July 2026

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SENIOR RESEARCHER: WATER SCIENCE: HYDROLOGIST

Job Reference Number: ARC-NRE/118
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 persons to the following positions at Natural Resources and Engineering (ARC-NRE), Cedara, KwaZulu-Natal:

Job Description

• Project management coordination: Initiates manage and participates in national and international research projects on wetland science.
• Plans and co-ordinates research: With multi- or transdisciplinary teams, conducts and participates in research projects, manages data collection and analysis, interpretations and recommendations for implementation.
• Scientific writing: Publishes peer reviewed articles with high impact and writes popular articles.
• Technology transfer: Disseminates research results, initiates, builds and maintain relationships with local, national and international stakeholders and strategic partners to secure funds.
• Scientific status requirements: Member of scientific society, perform research with impact.
• Human Resources: Manage and supervise research teams and technicians, co-supervise students, take responsibility for own performance career and development.
• Research – actively sources new research opportunities. Providing research direction in the division including cross-cutting team proposal writing, adoption of new technologies, establishing collaborative partnerships, leveraging scientific, networks, actively sourcing alternative income stream generation activities.
• Accountable for project budgets: Exercise quality control over project progress and outputs.
• Service delivery and facilities: Identifies the need for human resources, equipment and consumables and manages them accordingly.

Job Requirements

• PhD Degree in Hydrology. Environmental Science/ Environmental Management, GIS or related field
• At least five (5) years post PhD experience.
• Minimum of 12 peer-reviewed publications.
• Meets peer norm requirements for specific fields of expertise, with a minimum (on average) of two peer reviewed publications per year.
• Proven track record of building national and international partnerships and networks.
• Proven track record of strategic and operational planning skills and expertise.
• Ability to work with communities and conduct fieldwork.
• Experience in project management, postgraduate student supervision or mentoring.
• Experience in securing external income and projects.
• Willingness to travel away from home for intermediate periods.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• A valid driver’s license (code: 8/EB).
• Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.
• NRF rating of at least C1 or higher will be an added advantage.

Enquiries: Dr AT Grundling, Tel: 012 310 2510

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 24 JULY 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.

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FINANCE ASSISTANCE: CASHBOOK

Job Reference Number: CO/2026/07/01:1
Department: 01 – CENTRAL OFFICE
Business Unit:
Industry: Banking/Finance And Investment
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related

The ARC-Central Office (ARC-CO) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic person to the following position at Hatfield, Pretoria:

Job Description

• Rendering of quality cash- book administration.
• Import and capture bank statements on financial system.
• Sending daily bank statements to Institute’s for allocations.
• Timeous and accurate processing of cash book transactions.
• Follow up on unknown deposits.
• Ensuring adherence to ARC financial procedures.
• Ensuring that cash- book records are kept in a secure place.
• Accurately and timeously do bank reconciliation on weekly and monthly basis.
• Accurate allocation to customer account
• Timeous and accurate settlement of petty cash advances and claims.
• Forward pay card statements to Institutes.
• Process petty cash transactions on financial system.
• Prepare petty cash reconciliations.
• Reimbursements of petty cash claims.
• Handling audit requests.
• Monthly Reconciliation and resolving all unreconciled and prior year items.

Job Requirements

• Three-year Degree or National Diploma in Accounting.
• Two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in finance.
• Computer literate with advanced proficiency in the Microsoft office suite.
• Strong communication skills both (Written & verbal).
• Proven customer care experience with and excellent client liaison skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work act with tact and discretion.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Enquiries: Ms Kanyane Mampana, arcrecruitment@arc.agric.za

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 24 JULY 2026

Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and the stature of the position. 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, competency/leadership assessments and preference will be given to designated groups (including people with disabilities) 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) and at least three contactable referees must be attached on the form.

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

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ANIMAL ATTENDANTS X2

Job Reference Number: AP120
Department: 02 – API
Business Unit:
Industry: Research
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 2
Salary: Market Related

The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position(s) at Animal Production (ARC-AP), Irene, Gauteng.

Job Description

Animal Care

• Animal handling.
• Loading and off-loading animals.
• Monitor feed intake.
• Feeding of livestock.

Cleaning

• Feedlot surroundings.
• Cutting grass.
• Mixing unit.
• Cattle pens.
• Manure removal. 

Research Support

• Mixing of feed.
• Collection of feed ingredients and putting them inside the mixer.
• Taking feed out of the mixer.
• Weighing of feed.
• Assist during cattle processing and weighing.

Maintenance on Infrastructure

• To utilize and maintain facilities, apparatus and equipment in cost effective manner.
• Cleaning of kraals daily.
• Fixing of kraals.
• Cutting lawn and solving water problems.
• Timeous reporting of malfunctioning of gates water reticulation (checking, fixing, reporting).
• General tasks.                  

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) certificate.
• Relevant experience working in a farming environment.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Ability to carry out routine duties.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Enquiries: Mr, Klaas-Jan Leeuw: Tel: (012) 672 9320

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 23 July 2026

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 and at least three contactable referees) must be attached on the form. 

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SENIOR ARTISAN: WORKSHOP

Job Reference Number: AP121
Department: 02 – API
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(s) at Animal Production (ARC-AP), Ncera, Eastern Cape.

Job Description

Maintenance of assets and infrastructure

• Ensure optimal maintenance of assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Oversee timely completion of maintenance tasks.
• Ensure assets support effective core business operations.
• Conduct effective facility and infrastructure maintenance operations.

Maintenance and use of tools and equipment

• Ensure tools and equipment are clean, safe, and in working order.
• Enforce correct usage according to specifications.
• Assist and advise management on stock levels.
• Maintain and oversee tool registers.
• Ensure effective management of workshop tools and equipment.
• Provide training on mechanisation and maintenance of workshop tools and equipment.

Occupational Health and Safety

• Ensure visible and consistent use of safety equipment (PPE).
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workshop environment.
• Ensure effective provision of health, safety, and risk management services.

Repair of equipment

• Oversee and perform repair of equipment and infrastructure.
• Manage breakdowns and crisis situations, including overtime when required.
• Supervise all phases of repair work.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards (including 11 kV lines where applicable).
• Ensure effective workshop maintenance and repairs.

Installing of Equipment

• Lead installation of new equipment.
• Ensure installations meet technical and safety standards.
• Oversee commissioning and functionality of installed equipment.

Operational and Mechanisation Management

• Ensure effective management of fleet, machinery, storage, and workshop.
• Ensure proper coordination and management of operations.
• Manage mechanisation projects and budgets in liaison with the Centre Manager.
• Conduct irrigation maintenance services.

Job Requirements

• N6 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification with a Trade Test Certificate.
• Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Engineering will be an added advantage.
• 3-5 years of experience in a wide range of artisan work (Tractor maintenance and repairs, Mechanical, Irrigation, Maintenance of farm equipment and boreholes etc.).
• Experience in workshop supervision, coordination, or leading a team will be an added advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid South African driver’s licence.

Enquiries: Mr, Simpiwe Nini: Tel: (043) 781 6108

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 23 July 2026 

NB: Applicants who have previously applied for this position are not required to re-apply.

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 and at least three contactable referees) must be attached on the form.

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SENIOR RESEARCHER – AGRONOMY

Job Reference Number: ARC-GC 77
Department: 05 – GCI
Business Unit:
Industry: Research
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related

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

Job Description

Project Management & Coordination

Coordination and supports the management of Research Projects across the Institute; these include supporting and coordination of the following aspects of the projects 

• Project planning and Initiation
• Equipment and Research Materials  
• Project Human Resources  
• Project Finances  
• Risk Management and Mitigation  
• Monitoring, Evaluation, reporting and project close out 

Research, Development, and Innovation

Coordination and supports the management of Research, development, and innovation, these include the supporting and coordination of the following Research aspects

• Invention  
• Translation  
• Commercialization  
• Adoption and Use  

Research Collaboration

Coordination and supports the management of strategic research collaboration and collaboration opportunities; these include the supporting and coordination of

• Strategic Research partnerships / networks / collaborators  
• Intra-Inter Institutional Collaboration & Partnerships  

Human Capacity Building

• The Senior Researcher is responsible for coordination and supports the management of Human Capacity Development that includes support of Project staff and students .
• Mentoring and supervising two MSc and two PhD students in every 5 years.  At a minimum 5 students graduated under supervisor/co-supervision at time of appointment
• Self

Job Requirements

• PhD in Agronomy, Production Systems, Plant Sciences or related discipline.
• At least 5 years post PhD experience.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a relevant scientific research environment, post Ph.D. and a proven national record and moving to international record of accomplishment.
• Minimum 12 approved peer review publications relevant to the position.
• Proven track record of mentoring and supervising two MSc and two PhD students in every 5 years and other research staff.
• Proven record of accomplishment for generating external income for programme and projects in programme.
• Proven record for initiation, planning and execution of research projects, personnel management and financial management of projects.
• Registration with a relevant scientific registration body will be added advantage. 
• NRF rating of at least C1 or higher will be an added advantage
• Valid driver’s license.

Enquiries: Dr Zaid Bello, Tel: (018) 299 – 6224

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 18 MAY 2026

Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and the stature of the position. 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, competency/leadership assessments and preference will be given to designated groups (including people with disabilities) 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) and at least three contactable referees must be attached on the form.

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We wish you all the best with your applications