Fresh Jobs at Agricultural Research Council

Description

Asset Control

• Keep a record of quarterly asset count and recording of new assets.
• Asset safeguarding.
• Determine the safety of all assets.

Asset Safeguarding

• Determine the safety of all assets monthly.
• Regular inspections to check safety in buildings.

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

• Do follow up on all OHS decisions.
• Compliance with Health and Safety Regulations.

Ad hoc

• Management “counts, verifies, and identifies” all capital assets.
• Ensure compliance with ARC policies, asset management Acts and Policies, i.e., receiving and barcoding of the new assets.
• Monthly asset verification and disposals.
• Update and reconcile the inventory control sheet by agreeing with the fixed asset register.
• Update the fixed asset register on the system with relevant information.
• Compile the list of disposable assets that are not usable.
• Assist in any other asset-related duties.
• Ensure documents are properly filed and stored in a safe place.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet all set deadlines related to assets.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with accounting as a major subject.
• Diploma in Logistics or related filed will be an added advantage.
• 2 to 3 years relevant job experience.
• Knowledge of administrative processes.
• Proficiency in Ms Office suite.
• Driver’s license Code 8 or 10 will be an added advantage.
• Adhere to OHS Regulations.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to perform routine work.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 JULY 2025

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Description

• Maintenance of assets and infrastructure.
• Ensure well maintained assets.
• Correct quality standards.
• Completion of tasks.
• Assets well maintained to contribute to core business.
• Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving.
• Maintenance and use of tools and equipment.
• Equipment clean and in working order.
• Correct use according to specs.
• Assist manager with stock levels.
• Assist manager with register for tools.
• Occupational Health and Safety.
• Visible use of safety equipment.
• Compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Workshop clean and need.
• Evaluate and implement standards.
• Identify operational risks.
• Repair of equipment.
• Working overtime in crises situation.
• This includes all aspects of work phase.
• Including (11 Kva lines).
• Installing of Equipment.
• Installing of new Equipment.
• Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and Refrigeration Work.
• Installation and Repairs.
• Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving.
• Perform support and Ad hoc services.
• Supervise Artisan Assistants team.
• The employee will be servicing Irene including outstations as and when a need arises.

Requirements

• N6 in Electrical or Equivalent qualifications with Trade Test certificate.
• 3 years of experience in a wide range of artisan work on Electrical.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• In possession of a drivers licence.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 JULY 2025.

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Description

Administrative (secretariat) office services

• Ensure various administrative tasks for the ARC-Irene laboratories and Elsenburg personnel, including diary control, etc.
• Meetings: arrangements, agendas, attendance registers, minutes, relevant documents, venues, and refreshments when needed.
• Copier/Printer: Monitor responsible usage, Stationery controlled with project numbers.

Procurement

• Ensure travel arrangements, SAGE X3 requisitions, quotations, bookings, orders, tickets, GRNs and invoices.
• Stationery: manage, orders, monthly stock count, issue on SAGE X3.
• Petty Cash: withdrawals, approvals for purchases, summaries, budget sheets, requisitions, slips, control, purchases.
• Procurement: all requisitions on SAGE X3, queries, quotations, orders, invoices and GRNs. Liaise with suppliers. Compile submissions as needed.
• Follow up weekly on outstanding invoices for (Elsenburg, Irene Institute and other
• Institutes). Preparation of the test reports immediately after a job has been completed by the laboratory.
• Allocate the payments with the correct invoices for (Elsenburg, Irene and other Institutes)

Labware and Test reports

• Generate reports using LIMS (Labware).
• Constantly liaise with laboratory clients.

Wellness, occupational health, and safety

• Social events: assists with arrangements, purchases, and preparations.
• First aid kits, fire-extinguisher services, raising awareness, cooperating with Glen wellness group.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with 5 years administrative experience.
• Administration/Secretarial Diploma will be an added advantage.
• Experience in working on ESS, Labware and SAGE.
• Prior experience in project administration will be beneficial.
• Good Interpersonal skills.
• Telephone etiquette.
• Proficiency in MS Office,
• Excellent Communication skills (verbal and written).
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service, externally and internally as well as maintaining confidentiality.
• Experience in handling multiple tasks.
• Ability to make informed decisions quickly and execute those decisions with confidence.
• Proven experience in working with large teams.
• The ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Skilled to work as part of the team as well as independently.
• In possession of a valid SA driver’s license.
• Experience in ISO 17025 and working in an accredited laboratory will be an added advantage .

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 JULY 2025

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Description

• Initiates, manages and contributes towards national/ international forage breeding initiatives.
• Actively sources new national/ international research opportunities including writing research proposals.
• Build and maintain international and national relationships and networking opportunities
• Plan and coordinate research with single or multi-disciplinary team.
• Conduct independent and advanced research.
• Develop, Maintain and Protect Plant Breeders Rights of the unit.
• 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 factor.
• Supervise or co-supervise PhD and MSc students with an emphasis on critical and scarce skills.
• Complies with all occupational health and safety regulations.

Requirements

Senior Researcher

• PhD degree in Plant Breeding with Five (5) years post PhD relevant experience in plant breeding
• Minimum of 12 peer reviewed publications at date of appointment.
• Proven record of plant breeders rights generated and new cultivars registered.
• Proven record of accomplishment for generating external income.
• Proven record of initiating national projects and participation in international projects.
• Proven record of exposure and use of biotechnology applications to marker-assisted selection and modern breeding technologies and Biometrical Genetics.
• Practical experience and technical knowledge of appropriate research projects, financial and human resource management.
• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
• Generates income from commercialisation of ARC IP for financially sustainable research teams
• Experience in technology transfer through popular and peer-reviewed articles, presentations, and demonstrations.
• Demonstrated ability to attract external research funds and collaboration.

Researcher

• PhD degree or an MSc plus a minimum of 3 years working experience as a plant breeder.
• Proven record of contributing to the development of plant breeders rights and new cultivars registered.
• 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.
• Proven record of exposure and use of biotechnology applications to marker-assisted selection and modern breeding technologies and Biometrical Genetics.
• 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: 31 JULY 2025