Fresh Jobs at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Information retrieval: Respond to basic information queries and handle correspondence.
• Document delivery: Provide full photocopying and document reproduction services.
• Assist with circulation, shelving, and inventory tasks.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Word, E-mail, Internet.
• Maintain the orderliness and accessibility of library materials and spaces.
• Prepare and process items for cataloguing and integration into the collection.
• Support the librarian in managing the interlibrary loan system.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• 3-5 years’ experience in office administrative or similar position
• Computer literacy and proficiency.
• Knowledge of administrative processes
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Good interpersonal skills 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 20 OCTOBER 2025

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Description

• Initiating research, including conducting taxonomic and systematics research.
• Identifying, describing, and classifying medicinal plants using established taxonomic criteria.
• Developing and maintaining databases of medicinal plant specimens and associated taxonomic information.
• Developing and maintaining taxonomic keys for species identification.
• Writing and publishing scientific papers, reports, and other scholarly outputs.
• Managing resources including equipment and research materials, human resources and finances.
• Supporting strategic research collaboration and collaboration opportunities; these include.
• Presenting at national and international conferences, workshops.

Requirements

• PhD and experience of research on master's level of at least 3 years, in Botany, Plant Taxonomy, or related discipline,
• At least 3 years’ experience in a relevant scientific research environment, post MSc with a national record of accomplishment at the level of a researcher focused on plant identification, herbarium work, and botanical fieldwork.
• Minimum 3-5 peer reviewed publications.
• Knowledge of regional flora.
• Familiarity with taxonomic tools, databases (e.g., BRAHMS, GBIF), and botanical nomenclature rules (ICN).
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite.
• Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 20 OCTOBER 2025

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Description

• Initiating research, including hemp cultivar evaluation and agronomic research
• Conducting research, development and supporting innovation in the hemp research team
• Writing and publishing scientific papers, reports, and other scholarly outputs.
• Managing resources including equipment and research materials, human resources and finances 
• Supporting strategic research collaboration and collaboration opportunities; these include
• Presenting at national and international conferences, workshops
• Technology transfer to relevant stakeholders

Requirements

• PhD in Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop Science, Agricultural Science, or related discipline with at least 3 years relevant experience on Masters level.
• Or MSc with 5 years' experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a relevant scientific research environment, post MSc with a national record of accomplishment on the level of a researcher.
• Minimum 3 peer reviewed publications. 
• Proven record of accomplishment for generating external income for projects.
• Evidence of popular article publications will be an added advantage.
• Record of building national partnerships and networks.
• Good communication skills verbal and written.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.
• Extensive knowledge of hemp/cannabis production system.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 10 SEPTEMBER 2025

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Description

• Liaison with the project Managers and Research Team Managers as a link between Finance and Core.
• Assist project Managers with cost management accounting by applying the best practice.
• Assist Project and Programme managers with the preparation and loading and compile the forecast report.
• Assist with budget revisions where necessary.
• Ensure that financial risks are well identified and adequately addressed.
• Ensure that the contract register for all active and signed contracts is kept.
• Ensure that all active, but expired contracts are supported by an addendum.
• Ensure proper closing of completed projects on the system.
• Compile and evaluate the financial performance report of each project.
• Ensure that all audit queries are attended to and resolve as soon as possible.
• Assist the Finance Manager in all matters that need the project accountants’ input.
• Ensure income recognition is done in terms of the applicable accounting standards for all externally funded projects.
• Assist in mapping all employees to specific project (s), the correct managers and hours allocated to the correct project.
• Ensure that time sheets are done for all projects.
• Ensure that all the log sheets are captured by deadline.
• Manage all externally funded projects to avoid operational losses and report losses to the Institute Finance Manager.
• Ensure that all transactions are processed timeously and proper accruals are put through.
• Maintain project related records.
• Prepare financial reports and proof of income reports to the funder.
• Maintain the project related data in SAGE X3.
• Provide leadership and initiatives in the cost and management environment.
• To comply with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree, National diploma in Cost and Management Accounting or Equivalent Qualification /AAT.
• Minimum 4-5 years’ experience in the finance environment.
• Good analytical skills, report writing and organizational skills.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Exposure to SAGE X3 ERP.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Knowledge and experience of Public Finance Management Act and GRAP.
• Ability to use initiative and work independently and/or with the team.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 21 OCTOBER 2025