Job Openings at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Provide administrative support to ensure project goals are met.
• Management of campus reporting and research information systems.
• Collation of technical reports for management reporting purposes.
• Archiving of institute project information.
• Management of Project Office and Quality Control of project proposals and reports in collaboration with Research and Support Managers.
• Assistance with Business Planning in collaboration with Research Managers.
• Liaison with ARC Cooperate structures in relation to policy, legal requirements and intellectually property rights.
• Execute secretary duties for the office of the Senior Manager Research.

Requirements

•  A relevant Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma with at least five years’ experience.
• The ideal candidate must at least have 3- 5 years’ experience in project management as well as experience in coordinating projects and contracts.
• Have sound knowledge of Tropical and Subtropical crops disciplines.
• Excellent computer literacy with proven data management skills, excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• High self-motivation and an ability to work independently and to multitask.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 JANUARY 2026

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Description

• Carrying out of Farm practices as directed by the Farm management and/or a Researcher.
• Use and maintenance of tools and equipment that are made available.
• Carrying out of manual tasks as assigned by Supervisors.
• Observance of Occupational Health and Safety instructions on the use of the appropriate protective clothing.

Requirements

• Grade 10 with 2 years’ experience and/ or exposure to the fruit farming environment.
• Understanding of basic agricultural practices.
• Basic knowledge on manual operation of farm equipment and machinery.
• Experience in the construction industry (plumbing, carpentry, building etc.) will be an added advantage.
• Good communication skills written and verbal.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Willing to work under adverse weather conditions.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 JANUARY 2026

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Description

• Carrying out of Farm practices as directed by the Farm management and/or a Researcher.
• Use and maintenance of tools and equipment that are made available.
• Carrying out of manual tasks as assigned by Supervisors.
• Observance of Occupational Health and Safety instructions on the use of the appropriate protective clothing.

Requirements

• Grade 10 with 2 years’ experience and/ or exposure to the fruit farming environment.
• Understanding of basic agricultural practices.
• Basic knowledge on manual operation of farm equipment and machinery.
• Experience in the construction industry (plumbing, carpentry, building etc.) will be an added advantage.
• Good communication skills written and verbal.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Willing to work under adverse weather conditions.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 JANUARY 2026

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Description

• Preparation of buffers and growth media.
• Isolation, purification, preservation of bacterial cultures.
• DNA extraction and PCR from plant pathogenic bacteria.
• Maintaining and expanding the national collection of bacteria.
• Assist with data capturing.
• Provide research support for Diagnostics.
• Assist with soil preparation and glasshouse trials.
• Assist with collection of samples in different provinces.
• Adhere to quality standards.
• Complies with SHE/OHS regulations and procedures.

Requirements

• National Diploma/BSc in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Plant Pathology and related.
• Post graduate Diploma/Hons will be an added advantage.
• One year experience in a plant bacteriology laboratory will be an advantage.
• Experience in preservation of bacteria.
• Assist with soil preparation and glasshouse trials.
• Willing to go to field trips.

CLOSING DATE: 23 JANUARY 2026