Job Description

Manage the Unit by way of packaging ARC-OVR knowledge and technologies into training interventions. Establish the ARC-OVR as a premier training institution for continuing education and short courses in animal health for farmers, animal health technicians, vets and related professions. Collaborate with sister institutions including institutions of higher learning in delivering agricultural support services at community level. Establish the ARC-OVR as the institution of choice for continental and regional training hub for laboratory short courses in Animal Health. Ensure participation of communities in the research and development agenda. Manage courses and trainer schedule for smooth running of the Unit. Ensure accreditation of ARC-OVR as an agricultural training provider and accreditation of ARC-OVR courses. Ensure capacity building of researchers and technicians as trainers, assessors and moderator. Collaborate with extension services of DoA for continuous technology upgrade of extension officers. Generate income from training. Advise research programs, including statistical analysis, surveillance systems, and public health improvement. Investigate diseases or parasites to determine cause and risk factors, progress, life cycle, or mode of transmission. Plan and advise research studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease. Plan, administer and evaluate health safety standards and programs to improve public health, conferring with health department, industry personnel, physicians and others. Provide expertise in the design, management and evaluation of study protocols and research questionnaires, sample selection and analysis. Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation and procedures for veterinary application, analyzing data and presenting findings. Consult with and advise researchers, DoA, NDoH officials and others regarding veterinary applications of sciences, such as physics, biology, and chemistry. Supervise professional, technical and clerical personnel. Identify and analyze public health issues related to foodborne parasitic diseases and their impact on public policies or scientific studies or surveys.


Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc)/ Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVMCh) with MSc (PhD will be an added advantage). Experience in epidemiology and training. Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in a similar environment. Knowledge of science and agricultural landscape. Knowledge of Agricultural Education and training framework. Knowledge of Qualification framework and national skills framework. Knowledge of research study design and evaluation. Knowledge of statistical analysis and surveillance systems. Knowledge of public health and One Health systems. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Public speaking essential. Conceptual and analytical skills. Project management skills. Presentation skills.

Enquiries: Dr Alison Lubisi - Tel: (012) 529 9338

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 03 SEPTEMBER 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 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.