Active Jobs at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• 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 and coordinating research under supervision.
• Assists with managing project resources (equipment and research material) - under supervision.
• Participates in conducting research under supervision.
• Assists in capturing, analysing, and interpreting data under supervision.
• Participates in the compilation of reports under supervision.
• Participates in presenting oral and poster contributions under mentorship.
• Participates in writing publications under supervision.
• Participates in diagnostic and advisory services under supervision.
• Starts building working relationships with stakeholders and research organizations.
• Assists in training of support staff

Requirements

• BSc Degree or BSc. Hons (Agriculture, Ecology, Biology, Botany, or Rangeland Sciences) equivalent 4-year science degree in the relevant field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a relevant scientific research environment.
• Evidence of being in the process of submitting a minimum of 1 peer reviewed scientific publication.
• Proven record of presenting research at national and/or international conferences.
• Proven experience in working with large teams and on multiple projects at the same time.
• Experience in setting up trials, collecting and statistically analysing data
• Experience in conducting both field trials e.g. veld assessments, cultivar evaluation trials or feeding trials and lab/controlled trials e.g. germination trials and glasshouse trials
• Must have a Driver’s license Code 8 or 10.
• Experience in specimen curation will be an added advantage.
• Proven record of contributing to funding applications will be an added advantage.
• Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 17 DECEMBER 2025

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Description

• 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 instruments.
• Calibrate and maintain equipment.
• Maintain and update lab book and filling of raw data, and all reports for the project.
• Plan and coordinates own work activities aligned with project plans.
• Do trouble shooting on equipment and procedures used.
• Support capacity development and training of junior staff.
• Maintain work area and facilities clean.
• Adheres to quality standards
• Complies with SHE/OHS standards regulations and procedures
• Demonstrate measurable outcomes and project impact
• Provides input into the optimisation of new technologies.

Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in Analytical Chemistry.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in water/plant and soil analysis methods.
• Performing routing analysis on ICP-OES, ICP-MS instrument, CHNS /LECO analyser instrument will be advantageous.
• Knowledge on how to process and interpret data from the instrument is important.
• Oversee and maintain the operations of the ICP-OES and ICP-MS instrument.
• Troubleshooting, conducting preventative maintenance, calibration and doing minor repairs.
• Organizing workflow and ensuring that samples are tested in accordance with customer requests.
• Registration with relevant scientific registration body is an advantage.
• Computer literacy.
• Communication and planning skills

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 18 DECEMBER 2025

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Description

• Design, lead, and implement transdisciplinary research in communal rangeland management, restoration, and governance.
• Facilitate participatory action research and strengthen community engagement platforms in support of sustainable rangeland use and social-ecological
• Develop and manage projects that integrate biophysical, socio-economic, and institutional dimensions of communal
• Actively sources new national/ international research opportunities including writing research
• Build and maintain international and national relationships and networking opportunities
• Mentor and supervise postgraduate students (MSc/PhD) in rangeland science, community-based natural resource management, and related fields.
• Initiate and manage national and international research collaborations and
• Manages people within projects and compiles detailed reports to various stakeholders. Compiles detailed reports and approves final reports.
• Manages data capture and shows advanced analysis, interpretation, and recommendations. Publishes semi-scientific and peer reviewed articles and publishes in journals with a high impact
• Engage in science-policy dialogue and support local capacity development through workshops, demonstrations, and advisory
• Complies with all occupational health and safety

Requirements

• PhD or MSc with a minimum of 3 years’ post MSc relevant work experience in rangeland ecology, environmental studies, humanities, sociology, human geography
• Experience in transdisciplinary research with focus on social ecological systems.
• Experience in community-based research and rangeland monitoring.
• A publication record with a minimum of 2 scientific publications already published with a record of
• additional work in progress.
• Record of presenting research at national and/or international conferences. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with proposal writing, field-based research, and stakeholder coordination. Proven record of generating research funding and collaborations.
• Proven experience in working with large teams and on multiple projects at the same time. Proven track record of PhD and/or MSc student supervision in relevant fields of study.
• Must have a Driver’s license Code 8 or 10. 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 17 DECEMBER 2025

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Description

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 technical risk management.

Research Support, Diagnostics and Other Services

The Research Technician 3 is responsible for implementing and managing of technical projects.  These activities include the driving, leading and oversight of the following activities.

• Invention.
• Adoption, management, and use.
• Translation.
• Commercialization.

Technology Transfer

The Research Technician 3 is responsible for implementing and managing technology transfer initiatives in the institution, these are as follows

• Intellectual Property Assessment.
• Prototype Development.
• Testing and Validation.
• Technology Partnerships.

Scientific Status Requirements

implementing and managing scientific research endeavors; these include the following activities.

• Innovation and Commercialization.
• Project / Programme impact.

Safety, health, and Environment

The Research Technician 3 is Responsible for implementing and managing safety, health and environment compliance and standards, these include the following activities.

• Regulatory Compliance.
• Lab safety.
• Hazardous material disposal.

Human Capital Development

The Research Technician 3 is responsible for human capacity development, which includes.

• Project staff.
• Self.

Requirements

• MTech. Degree (or equivalent NQF7) plus 2 years applicable experience.
• or B degree or B Hons degree. B.Tech., or National Higher Diploma (or equivalent NQF6) plus 6 years applicable experience.
• or National Diploma (3 years) (or equivalent NQF5) plus 8 years applicable experience.
• Registration with relevant scientific registration body will be added advantage.
• Valid driver license. 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 18 DECEMBER 2025

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Description

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

Research, Development, and Innovation

The Senior Researcher is responsible for the 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

The Senior Researcher is responsible for the 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.
• Self.

Requirements

• PhD in Horticulture / Plant Production or related discipline.
• At least five years post PhD experience in vegetable crop production under protection.
• Authored or co-authors a minimum of 12 peer review publications relevant to the position.
• Experience in controlled-environment agriculture and nutrient film technique will be an added advantage.
• Experience in generating external income for research projects.
• Experience in mentoring and supervising/co-supervising MSc and PhD students.
• Proven record of writing proposals and accomplishment for generating external income for projects. 
• Proven record for initiation, planning and execution of research projects, personnel management and financial management of projects. 
• Proven track record of mentoring and supervising/co-supervising MSc and PhD students. 
• NRF rating of at least C1 will be an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s license. 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE APPLICATION: 18 DECEMBER 2025