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  • Posted: Jul 14, 2025
    Deadline: Jul 25, 2025
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  • 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 capabilities to ensure that it becomes an organization known for i...
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    DALRRD Researcher Plant Breeding (Three (3) Year Fixed Term Contract) (Based at Loskop Research Station, Groblersdal) (Loskop)

    Description

    • Supports the management of research, development and innovation.
    • Plan and undertake research on Plant Breeding, with a focus on legume crops.
    • Acquire, utilise, and maintain germplasms, and develop elite breeding lines.
    • Manage research projects and allocated resources.
    • Actively sources new national research opportunities and funding.

    Requirements

    • PhD in Plant Breeding, or related disciplines.
    • At least three years’ research experience related to plant breeding, post master’s level.
    • Experience in classical plant breeding techniques.
    • Experience in molecular plant breeding techniques will be an added advantage.
    • Authored or co-authored a minimum of two peer reviewed publications relevant to the position.
    • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills, with an ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
    • A valid driver’s license.

    CLOSING DATE OF APPLICATIONS: 23 JULY 2025

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    Research Technician Bacteriology (Three (3) Year Fixed Term Contract) (Roodeplaat)

    Description

    • Compiling and executing technical activity plans for the implementation of research projects in Plant Pathology, with a focus on bacterial diseases of vegetables, industrial crops and medicinal plants.
    • Coordinate activities and assist with the molecular identification of bacterial cultures, inoculum preparation and greenhouse and field trials evaluation.
    • Compile and present basic training material (presentations) for students and smallholder farmers.
    • Compose popular articles about basic aspects of plant diseases.
    • Manage project facilities, material and equipment and ensure optimal utilization of resources.
    • Compile technical reports when required.
    • Develop technical capacity at an appropriate level.
    • Assist in rendering technical or other research services at a national level.

    Requirements

    • A National Diploma in Microbiology / Plant Pathology or related field.
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology / Plant Pathology or related field will be an added advantage.
    • Two years relevant experience in technical aspects of bacteriology and/or general plant pathology.
    • Experience in disease diagnosis and pathogen identification will be an added advantage.
    • Experience in molecular biology and basic bioinformatic analysis will be an added advantage.
    • Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
    • A valid driver’s license.

    CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 25 July 2025

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    Researcher Seed Pathology (Five (5)Year Fixed Term Contract) (Roodeplaat)

    Description

    • Initiates and manages research projects relating to seed quality, by ensuring successful completion of research projects in compliance with set standards, client needs/specifications, within budget and on time.
    • Experimental design, timeous execution, data capturing, data analysis and reporting of project deliverables according to scientific standards and in line with overall Corporate Strategy of the ARC.
    • Actively sources and secures new research opportunities, assists with identifying new business opportunities and capable of securing external funding.
    • Manage allocated resources (facilities, manpower, material, and equipment) to ensure efficient deployment and utilisation of resources.
    • Disseminates technology through peer-reviewed scientific articles, popular publications, manual productions, radio and TV talks, and other marketing events.
    • Contribute to diagnostic and advisory services.

    Requirements

    • PhD n Plant Pathology / Botany / Microbiology or related field.
    • At least three years’ research experience in seed health related research (including seed quality testing), post master’s level.
    • Experience in managing a research laboratory.
    • Experience in seed quality testing.
    • Experience in vegetable seed production and postharvest handling will be an added benefit.
    • Authored or co-authored a minimum of two peer review publications relevant to the position.
    • Evidence of popular article publications will be an added advantage.
    • Evidence of performing research independently, achievement of objectives and targets and effective reporting.

    CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 25 JULY 2025

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    Researcher Entomology (Five (5)Year Fixed Term Contract) (Roodeplaat)

    Description

    • Initiates and manages research projects relating to vegetable insect pests, by ensuring successful completion of research projects in compliance with set standards, client needs/specifications, within budget and on time.
    • Experimental design, timeous execution, data capturing, data analysis and reporting of project deliverables according to scientific standards and in line with overall Corporate Strategy of the ARC.
    • Actively sources and secures new research opportunities, assists with identifying new business opportunities and capable of securing external funding.
    • Manage allocated resources (facilities, manpower, material, and equipment) to ensure efficient deployment and utilisation of resources.
    • Disseminates technology through peer-reviewed scientific articles, popular publications, manual productions, radio and TV talks, and other marketing events.
    • Contribute to diagnostic and advisory services.

    Requirements

    • PhD in Entomology / Nematology / Plant Pathology or related field.
    • At least three years’ practical research experience in entomology, post master’s level.
    • Experience in managing a research laboratory and/or an insectary.
    • Experience in crop pest research (applied and laboratory).
    • Experience in field excursions and pest scouting.
    • Experience in designing and executing field trials will be an advantage.
    • Knowledge of integrated pest management will be an advantage.
    • Authored or co-authored a minimum of two peer reviewed publications relevant to the position.
    • Evidence of popular article publications and research presentations will be an added advantage.
    • Evidence of performing research independently, achievement of objectives and targets and effective reporting.
    • Valid driver’s licence.

    CLOSING DATE FOR THE APPLICATION: 25 JULY 2025

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