Jobs at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Provide high quality project office support to the Manager.
• Prepare information and supporting documents for the meetings, presentations, and reports.
• Develop and maintain proper records through filling, retrieval, retention, storage, and destruction.
• Supports project leaders by overseeing administrative tasks.
• Develop detailed monitoring and evaluations plans for the full life cycle of research projects, including timelines, quality standards, milestones, communications, and resource allocation.
• Assist with the identification of project risks and monitor the implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders, project teams, and management.
• Monitor and track project progress (deliverables, finances and communications) in collaboration with project leaders, and report regularly to management.
• Maintain project documentation, including contracts, plans, budget, schedules, reports and invoices.
• Prepare and present detailed project status reports and performance metrics to management.
• Monitor and track reporting performance against set targets for the research group.
• Set up systems to co-ordinate the flow of correspondence to and from the office.
• Develop good customer relations.
• Provide other general administrative support requested by the Manager.
• Compile all project budget control sheets, e. Keep Financial Department informed regarding the allocation of project funding and budgets negotiated with external customers, f. Interact with external customers.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or Advance Diploma in Project Management or related field.
• Three (3) years' experience in project management and contract coordination.
• Experience in the coordination and management of agricultural projects will be advantageous.
• High degree of integrity and tact to handle sensitive and classified information.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent organising skills, including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work positively with a wide range of individuals involved in a project.
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite and others relevant to Project management.
• Ability to present/communicate the project status to all stakeholders, including management level.
• Valid driver’s license.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 23 JULY 2026

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Description

• Conduct research support, diagnostics and technical services for Meat Science Biochemistry projects, including sample receipt, preparation, processing and laboratory analyses.
• Collect, capture and process laboratory and project data with basic analysis, and
• Maintain accurate records, worksheets and electronic databases.
• Operate, utilize and maintain biochemistry laboratory facilities, instruments and consumables (including calibration checks, routine maintenance and fault reporting).
• Plan and coordinate own work activities according to project plans and turnaround
• Supervise allocated support staff or students where applicable.
• Adhere to quality standards, SOPs and laboratory controls, and provide verbal and written reports on work activities and results.
• Support optimization of equipment, processes and systems under supervision and provide input on new technologies.
• Present results/updates to internal stakeholders and assist with training of junior staff and students.
• Comply with SHE/OHS requirements, biosafety procedures and waste management protocols in the laboratory.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Food Science, Animal Science (with Biochemistry/Meat Science) or related field.
• BTech/BSc in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and Food Science, Animal Science (with Biochemistry/Meat Science) or related field will be advantageous.
• 3 years’ applicable experience.
• Practical experience in laboratory-based research support and biochemistry or meat science analytical procedures will be advantageous.
• Competence in data capture, basic data analysis, record keeping and report writing.
• Good communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project timelines.
• Complies with SHE/OHS, quality standards and good laboratory practice.
• Registration with a relevant scientific registration body will be advantageous.
• A valid South African driver’s license will be an added advantage. 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 22 JULY 2026