Agricultural Research Council
The ARC Natural Resources and Engineering (ARC NRE) seeks to appoint highly experienced and dynamic persons to the following positions based in Cedara, KwaZulu Natal: Job Description Plant Care & Maintenance: Planting, watering, pruning, gutter cleaning, weeding, and mulching to…
Strategic Leadership Lead the development and implementation of the Division’s Research and Development (R&D) strategy in line with ARC’s strategic objectives and national priorities. Translate the Division’s business strategy into deliverables through Research and Development of products and services with…
Conduct research on agricultural mechanisation, agro processing and precision agriculture. Provide research support to agricultural mechanisation, agro processing and precision agriculture research projects as the affiliated postgraduate student. Engage with relevant stakeholders within affiliated research projects. Collect, process, and interpret…
The ARC Onderstepoort Veterinary Research (ARC OVR) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic person to the following positions at Onderstepoort, Pretoria. Job Description Conduct independent and advanced research on Avian Influenza or veterinary viral diseases of importance:…
The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position(s) at Vegetable, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC VIMP), Roodeplaat, Pretoria. Job Description Manage the provision and maintenance of buildings infrastructure Manage the maintenance services…
Job Purpose: The Senior Manager: Office of the CEO provides high level strategic, operational, and advisory support to the CEO, ensuring organisational alignment, effective governance, and delivery of key initiatives. Acting as a trusted partner to the CEO, this role…
Manage the provision and maintenance of buildings infrastructure Manage the maintenance services including among others, cleaning, garden, and security services. Management of the fleet utilization Ensure effective assets and contracts management including insurances. Provide budget inputs and adherence to the…
The ARC Natural Resources and Engineering (ARC NRE) seeks to appoint PhD based in Silverton, Pretoria: Job Description Conduct research on agricultural mechanisation, agro processing and precision agriculture. Provide research support to agricultural mechanisation, agro processing and precision agriculture research…
Provides scientific leadership to the Animal Breeding & Genetics research team. Manages the quality of R&D including maintaining high scientific standards of research outputs. Plans and coordinates specialised research within a single or multi disciplinary team. Publishes peer reviewed and…
Administrative Support Provide comprehensive secretarial services, including managing schedules, correspondence, and meeting arrangements for the Senior Researcher, Researcher, and Research Team Manager. Maintain effective document management systems for reports, research data, and financial records. Ensure compliance with ARC’s administrative policies…
The ARC Natural Resources and Engineering (ARC NRE) seeks to appoint highly experienced and dynamic persons to the following positions based in Cedara, KwaZulu Natal: Job Description Administrative Support Provide comprehensive secretarial services, including managing schedules, correspondence, and meeting arrangements…
Research, Development, and Innovation Identifies adaptive or new research needs Conduct independent and specialise research Disseminates research results by presenting oral and poster contributions. Conducts or participate in impact assessment studies Project Management & Coordination Research conceptualization, initiation and planning…
Conduct independent and advanced research on Avian Influenza or veterinary viral diseases of importance: manage data capture, do advanced analysis, interpret, and submit recommendations to the Research Manager. Compile detailed reports and approve final reports. Disseminate research results by presenting…
The ARC Agricultural Research Council (ARC SG) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Bethlehem Job Description Project Management & Coordination conduct entomological projects across the Small Grain production regions of South…
The ARC Grain Crops (ARC GC) seeks to appoint DoA Post Doctoral Fellow x4 to work on a new project funded by Department of Agriculture, based at Potchefstroom. Job Description Consistently deliver high quality, relevant research. Contributes to high quality…
The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position(s) at Vegetable, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC VIMP), Roodeplaat, Pretoria. Job Description Project Management & Coordination The Senior Researcher is responsible for the coordination…
Consistently deliver high quality, relevant research. Contributes to high quality research outputs and achievement of projects milestones. Prepares and coordinates field experiments, including data collection and analysis. Data processing and analysis and literature searching. Contributes to the preparation of written…
The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic person to the following position at Tropical & Subtropical Crops (ARC TSC) Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. Job Description Carrying out of farm practices as directed by farm management and/or researcher. Use…
Carrying out of farm practices as directed by farm management and/or researcher. Use and maintenance of tools and equipment that are made available. Carrying out of manual tasks as assigned by Supervisors. Observance of Occupational Health and Safety instructions on…
The ARC Deciduous Fruit, Vines, and Wine (ARC Infruitec Nietvoorbij) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Stellenbosch: Researcher Nematology Job Description Initiate, conduct, coordinate and manage research projects in compliance with…
Project Management & Coordination conduct entomological projects across the Small Grain production regions of South Africa, including planning, coordination and technical risk management. Research Support, Diagnostics and Other Services conduct technical project aspects including Monitoring pests, Field trial management, Data…
Project Management & Coordination The Researcher is responsible for conducting research projects across the Institute; these include the following aspects of the projects: Research planning and initiation. Equipment and Research Materials.? Project Human Resources.?? Project Finances.?? Risk Management and Mitigation.…
Project Management & Coordination The Senior Researcher is responsible for the 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…
Installation and maintenance of ICT hardware, maintain asset database, installation of legal, licensed software and approved network equipment. Installing Software upgrades and providing user support on software where possible. Advise, and support where possible on the use and/or installation of…
The ARC Grain Crops (ARC GC) seeks to appoint DoA Researcher x2 to work on a new project funded by Department of Agriculture, based at Potchefstroom Job Description Project Management & Coordination The Researcher is responsible for conducting research projects…
Initiate, conduct, coordinate and manage research projects in compliance with set standards, client needs and specifications within budget and on time. Successful initiation/proposal and completion of research programmes/projects contained in the business plan of the Institute in line with the…
The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position(s) at Vegetable, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC VIMP), Roodeplaat, Pretoria. Job Description Project Management & Coordination The Researcher is responsible for management, coordination and…
The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position(s) at Vegetable, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC VIMP), Roodeplaat, Pretoria. Job Description Project Management & Coordination The Research Technician 2 is responsible conducting technical…
Resource Allocation: Managing budgetary and resource allocation to support the institution's mission and goals. Process Improvement: Identify and implement efficiencies to enhance service delivery and reduce costs. Strategic Planning: Collaborate with Executive Manager: Core, to develop and execute strategic plans…
Conducting Research in Pig Nutrition and Production Assist in the Insect Rearing Facility: managing and optimizing our yellow mealworm rearing facility to ensure a consistent supply for experiments. Design and conduct pig feeding trials to evaluate the effects of incorporating…
Project Management & Coordination The Researcher is responsible for management, coordination and delivery of research projects; these include aspects of: Planning, budgeting, monitoring, evaluation, reporting. Equipment and Consumables. Human Resources. Finances. Risk Management and Mitigation. Research, Development, and Innovation The…
Installs, calibrates, maintains, inspects and services/repairs instrumentation used in agricultural production measurement in the lab, field and glasshouses. Conduct field/lab/glasshouse tests and experiments to evaluate crop performance, soil conditions, and equipment efficiency. Plans and coordinates own work activities aligned with…
Resource Allocation: Managing budgetary and resource allocation to support the institution's mission and goals. * Process Improvement: Identify and implement efficiencies to enhance service delivery and reduce costs. * Strategic Planning: Collaborate with Executive Manager: Core, to develop and execute…
The ARC Plant Health and Protection (ARC PHP) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Roodeplaat, Pretoria. Job Description Conduct yeast two hybrid assays to study plant virus protein protein interactions. Generate…
The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position(s) at Vegetable, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC VIMP), Roodeplaat, Pretoria. Job Description Performs routine field trial activities under supervision. Performs routine greenhouse and laboratory…
Undertake MSc studies focused on animal nutrition and feed evaluation in line with the approved research objectives, Participate in the planning, implementation, and coordination of feeding trials and/or in vitro nutritional experiments, Conduct feed sampling, nutrient analyses, digestibility assessments, and…
Project Management & Coordination The Research Technician 3 is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, formulating, and initiating technical projects across the Institute; these include leading the following aspects of project management Project Planning and Initiation. Project Human Resources. Project Finances. Project…
Undertake MSc studies focused on the characterisation and functional analysis of microbial communities relevant to the approved research project, Participate in the planning, implementation, and coordination of microbiological experiments, including sample collection, processing, and storage, Conduct laboratory based microbiological and…
Undertake PhD studies focused on animal nutrition, feed evaluation, and sustainable use of alternative feed resources in line with approved research objectives, Participate in the planning, implementation, and coordination of animal feeding trials and/or in vitro nutritional experiments, Conduct feed…
The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position(s) at Vegetable, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC VIMP), Roodeplaat, Pretoria. Job Description Resource Allocation: Managing budgetary and resource allocation to support the institution's mission…
Project Management & Coordination The Research Technician 2 is responsible conducting technical projects across the Institute; these include the following aspects of project management. Project Human Resources. Project Finances. Project technical risk management. Research Support, Diagnostics and Other Services The…
Conduct yeast two hybrid assays to study plant virus protein protein interactions. Generate banana mutants using DNA vector based CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing. Molecular analysis of target genes using PCR, Sanger and high throughput sequencing. Screen banana mutants for virus resistance.…
The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position(s) at Vegetable, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC VIMP), Roodeplaat, Pretoria. Job Description Project Management & Coordination The Research Technician 3 is responsible for conceptualizing,…
Conduct research on agricultural mechanisation, agro processing and precision agriculture. Provide research support to agricultural mechanisation, agro processing and precision agriculture research projects as the affiliated postgraduate student. Engage with relevant stakeholders within affiliated research projects. Collect, process, and interpret…
The ARC Natural Resources and Engineering (ARC NRE) seeks to appoint MSc students, based in Silverton, Pretoria: Job Description Conduct research on agricultural mechanisation, agro processing and precision agriculture. Provide research support to agricultural mechanisation, agro processing and precision agriculture…
The ARC Natural Resources and Engineering (ARC NRE) seeks to appoint PhD based in Silverton, Pretoria: Job Description Conduct research on agricultural mechanisation, agro processing and precision agriculture. Provide research support to agricultural mechanisation, agro processing and precision agriculture research…
Conduct research on agricultural mechanisation, agro processing and precision agriculture. Provide research support to agricultural mechanisation, agro processing and precision agriculture research projects as the affiliated postgraduate student. Engage with relevant stakeholders within affiliated research projects. Collect, process, and interpret…
The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic person to the following position at Tropical & Subtropical Crops (ARC TSC) Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. Job Description Provide administrative support to ensure project goals are met. Management of campus reporting…
Insect Rearing & Facility Management: You will be responsible for managing and optimising our yellow mealworm rearing facility, ensuring a consistent supply for experiments. Feed Impact Assessment: Design and conduct poultry feeding trials to evaluate the effects of incorporating yellow…
Conduct applied research on Yellow Mealworm biology and production systems. Develop, refine, and document effective breeding and rearing strategies. Investigate the use of different substrates to improve cost effectiveness and sustainability. Meticulously collect, manage, and process all experimental data. Maintain…
The ARC seeks to appoint highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic persons to the following positions at Tropical & Subtropical Crops (ARC TSC) Levubu, Limpopo. Job Description Carrying out of Farm practices as directed by the Farm management and/or a Researcher.…
Conducting Research in Poultry and Insect Production Insect Rearing and Facility Management: You will be responsible for managing and optimizing our yellow mealworm rearing facility to ensure a consistent supply for experiments. Feed Impact Assessment: Design and conduct poultry feeding…
The ARC seeks to appoint highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic persons to the following positions at Tropical & Subtropical Crops (ARC TSC) Burgershall, Mpumalanga. Job Description Carrying out of Farm practices as directed by the Farm management and/or a Researcher.…
Project Management & Coordination The Senior Researcher is responsible for the 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…
The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic person to the following position at Tropical & Subtropical Crops (ARC TSC) Nelspruit, Mpumalanga Job Description Work on a tractor with various implements such as bush cutter, slasher, spraying…
The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position(s) at Vegetable, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC VIMP), Roodeplaat, Pretoria Job Description Project Management & Coordination The Senior Researcher is responsible for the coordination…
Work on a tractor with various implements such as bush cutter, slasher, spraying machine etc. Ensure that soil cultivation is done accurately, timeously and in a professional manner. Safe transportation of farm produce, fertilizers and other farm equipment. Basic maintenance…
The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position(s) at Vegetable, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC VIMP), Roodeplaat, Pretoria. Job Description Strategic planning and positioning of research programme in Plant Breeding, nationally and…
The ARC Vegetable, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC VIMP) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic person to the following positions at Roodeplaat, Pretoria: Job Description Initiates and manages research projects on breeding. Conducts specific research with clear…
Project Management & Coordination The Research Technician 1 assists with technical projects across the Institute; these include the following aspects of project management. Project Finances. Project technical risk management. Research Support, Diagnostics and Other Services The Research Technician 1 assists…
The ARC Vegetable, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC VIMP) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic person to the following positions at Roodeplaat, Pretoria: Job Description Assess the commercial potential of innovations or inventions. Conduct market research and…
Initiates and manages research projects on breeding. Conducts specific research with clear focus on root and tuber crops. Actively sources and secures new research opportunities and funding related to potato breeding and production. Compiles quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports…
Strategic planning and positioning of research programme in Plant Breeding, nationally and internationally. Providing scientific leadership in research, development and innovation in the field of Plant Breeding of seed, fruit and leafy vegetable crops in multi disciplinary teams. Managing all…
The ARC Vegetable, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC VIMP) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic person to the following positions at Roodeplaat, Pretoria: Job Description Project Management & Coordination The Research Technician 1 assists with technical projects…
Lead and oversee large scale infrastructure development projects across ARC campuses. Manage planning, design, costing, procurement, construction, and commissioning of strategic infrastructure initiatives. Ensure project governance, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Develop and oversee construction schedules, risk registers, technical specifications,…
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 Conduct of Economic analysis, including economic viability and economic feasibility of Agroecology farming…
Responsible for implementing organisational effectiveness strategies focusing on innovative and holistic organisational design processes, employee engagement, change management programmes, culture awareness to create a workplace reflecting ARC’s values. To drive the Organisation Effectiveness (OE) agenda and to provide subject matter…
Conduct of Economic analysis, including economic viability and economic feasibility of Agroecology farming systems. Development of Enterprise budgets for Agroecology projects, including research experiments and trials. Conduct Socio Economic research on Agroecology and climate change related topics. Development of viable…
The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position(s) at Animal Production (ARC AP), Roodeplaat, Pretoria. Job Description Strong knowledge of plant anatomy, morphology, and taxonomy. Familiarity with Southern African flora. Experience in…
Project Management & Coordination The Senior Researcher is responsible for the 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…
The ARC Animal Production (ARC AP) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic person to the following positions at Roodeplaat, Pretoria Job Description Contributes towards project(s) and performs activities under supervision. Participates in the project in a learning…
Project Management & Coordination The Research Technician 3 is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, formulating, and initiating technical projects across the Institute; these include leading the following aspects of project management Project Planning and Initiation. Project Human Resources. Project Finances. Project…
Contributes towards project(s) and performs activities under supervision. Participates in the project in a learning capacity and supervises as delegated. Assists with compiling and managing project budgets. Participates in proposal writing in a learning capacity under supervision. Participates in planning…
The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position(s) at Vegetable, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC VIMP), Roodeplaat, Pretoria. Job Description Project Management & Coordination The Senior Researcher is responsible for the coordination…
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 Collects, captures and processes data with basic analysis Provides verbal and written reports…
The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position(s) at Vegetable, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC VIMP), Roodeplaat, Pretoria. Job Description Project Management & Coordination The Research Technician 3 is responsible for conceptualizing,…
The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position(s) at Animal Production (ARC AP) Makhanda, Eastern Cape. Job Description Design, lead, and implement transdisciplinary research in communal rangeland management, restoration, and governance. Facilitate…
Collects, captures and processes data with basic analysis Provides verbal and written reports on activities and results. Conduct research support, diagnostics and other services under supervision. Perform routine soil analysis on ICP OES and ICP MS instrument and other laboratory…