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About Agricultural Research Council
ARC Vision
"Excellence in Agricultural Research and Development"
The ARC's vision reflects its core business and celebrates its unique role, acknowledging its position as the principal agricultural research institution in South Africa.
The vision highlights the need to harness ARC capabi... read morelities to ensure that it becomes an organization known for its excellence in its core area of business.
ARC Mission
"The Agricultural Research Council is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and fosters innovation to support and develop the agricultural sector."
Agricultural Research Council Jobs in South Africa
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Conduct research on climate variability and drought risk management in the agricultural sector.
Prepare and submit winning project proposals in collaboration with other scientists.
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Carrying out of farm practices as directed by farm management.
Use and maintenance of tools and equipment that are made available.
Carrying out of manual tasks as assigned
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Basic microbiological techniques including, but not limited to:
Operating Laboratory Equipment.
Preparation of microbiological culture media.
Preparation of buffers and r
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Assist with routine analysis of microbiological nature.
Prepare agars, reagents and chemicals used for routine analysis.
Clean utensils and glassware used for routine analytical
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Technology Strategy Development: Develop and communicate the Institute's technology strategy and vision to all stakeholders.
IT Governance: Establish IT governance processes, s
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To render a quality analytical/diagnostic service by performing serological tests on veterinary samples in accordance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025.
Conduct diagnostic tes
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Assist artisans with maintenance of all cooling units to extend their lifespan.
Replacement of components of all cooling units.
Cleaning of all cooling units.
Weekly inspection
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Planning and coordinating research activities.
Writing research grant proposals.
Performing research, manage data, capture, analyse, and make recommendations based on findings.
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Monitor live surveillance cameras and alarm systems for multiple locations.
Respond promptly to alarms and incidents by initiating appropriate action, including contacting emergenc
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Assist with daily mass-rearing of multiple insect biological control agents on Parthenium hysterophorus and Chromolaena odorata.
Watering of plants exposed to insects in rearing fa
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Initiate, manage and contribute towards research projects.
Assist in coordinating work activities and supervises allocated resources, if applicable.
Adhere to financial administr
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Identify new business opportunities for income generation.
Facilitate and form part of the team that exhibits and market ARC products and services to clients.
Plan, execute and m
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The primary purpose of the role is to provide high quality administrative support to the various activities and projects supported by the Medicinal and Industrial Crops Division.
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Maintenance of assets and infrastructure.
Deliver planned & reactive maintenance service covering full hard FM spectrum on Plumbing installations, systems & minor building
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Conducts research in the field of vegetable seed health.
Initiates, manages and contributes towards national projects.
Identifies the need for human resources in projects and man
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Multiplication of material from collections going to the industry and researchers; in vitro conservation and virus elimination.
Responsible for submitting requisitions for projects
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Contributes to and maintains live culture collection, diagnostic services and research projects within the Bacteriology Unit.
Perform laboratory tasks pertaining to the diagnostic
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Preparation of growth media, stock solutions and buffers.
Isolation of bacteria from plants, soil and water.
Extraction of DNA and PCR.
Regularly reports back through verbal/wr
