INTERNSHIPS X38

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-Animal Production (ARC-AP) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic
person to the following position at Irene, Pretoria:
INTERNSHIPS X38: KAONAFATSO YA DIKGOMO POSITIONS AVAILABLE
IN ALL NINE (9) PROVINCES
(ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide animal recording and improvement services to smallholder farmers.
• Participate in the training and recruitment of farmers and teams in Kaonafatso ya Dikgomo Beef
  Recording and Improvement Scheme.
• Visit farmers for beef recording and improvement purposes.
• Train new participants in different phases of beef schemes.
• Participate in focus sessions/meetings with farmers’ teams/individuals.
• Collecting information from all possible sources to compile a database of current herd statistics and
  performance of livestock owned by resourced poor farmers to derive performance indicators.
• Participate in the provincial farmer support team to implement the project.
• Compile monthly reports.

Requirements:

• National Diploma in Animal Production.
• Motivated and prepared to travel to farms and villages.
• Good human relations.
• Good communication skills written and verbal.

NB: Applicants must choose only one province they want to be placed in.
Enquires: Dr. DM Motiang, Tel: (012) 672 9147
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 14 MARCH 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 APICV@arc.agric.za

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.

All the best with your applications.