Jobs at Arc South Africa

Description
Project Management & Coordination

The Researcher is responsible for conducting Research Projects across the Institute; these include conducting the following aspects of the projects;

• Research planning and Initiation
• Equipment and Research Materials  
• Project Human Resources  
• Project Finances  
• Risk Management and Mitigation  
• Monitoring, Evaluation, reporting and project close out 

Research, Development, and Innovation
The Researcher is responsible for conducting Research, development and supporting innovation, these include supporting the following Research aspects; 

• Invention  
• Translation  
• Commercialisation  
• Adoption and Use  

Research Collaboration

• The Researcher is responsible for supporting strategic research collaboration and collaboration opportunities; these include
• Strategic Research partnerships / networks / collaborators  
• Intra-Inter Institutional Collaboration & Partnerships  

Human Capacity Building

The Researcher is responsible for supporting Human Capacity Development that includes support of

• Project staff and students  
• Self 

Requirements

• Ph.D. with specialisation in Biochemistry.
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience in biochemical techniques (Mass spectrometry, Chromatography, Electrophoresis, Protein purification, Western blotting, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and Enzymology.
• Minimum 3-5 peer reviewed publications.
• Technology Transfer: Participate in advisory services under supervision.
• Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.
• Proven record of accomplishment for generating external income for projects in line with requirements on Master’s and PhD level. In this respect proven record of writing of proposals as part of Masters and PhD studies.
• Proven record of participating as speaker nationally as part of Masters and PhD level. Must be able to show competence in presenting research results.
• Proven record for financial management of projects.
• Proven track record of mentoring and supervising/co-supervising other researchers and students.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• A valid South African Code B (08/10) drivers’ license.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 05 June 2025 

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Description

• Provide general administrative assistance to the HCM team, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and taking minutes.
• Provide logistical Admin support in all recruitment and selection activities. 
• Help with organizing HR-related events, training sessions, and workshops.
• Organize and maintain employee records, both digital and physical, ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
• Assist with scheduling interview schedules and communicate with candidates.
• Support the onboarding process by preparing documentation and ensuring new hires have access to relevant systems
• Ensure all employee files are complete and up to date with necessary documentation.
• Track key deadlines, such as contract renewals and probationary reviews.
• Update and maintain the HCM system/ Registry with accurate employee data.
• Support data entry and ensure timely processing of HR transactions, documents and submissions such as loading document on Signing Hub for approval.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field.
• Matric Certificate with an NQF Level 5 Certificate in HRM or related. 
• 1–2 years of experience in an HR or administrative support role, preferably within an HCM environment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Communication skills, including written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices

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Description

•  Conduct research on climate variability/change, crop production and agrifood systems.
•  Provide research support to Agrometeorology research project as the affiliated postgraduate student.
•  Engage with relevant stakeholders within the affiliated research project.
•  Disseminate project results through peer-reviewed journals, newsletters, conference proceedings and other media, and presentations at conferences.
•  Collect, process and interpret data, and make internal project recommendations.

Requirements

•  BSc Agric or BSc in Agrometeorology, Agronomy, Climate Science, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, or similar agricultural fields.
•  Applicants should be highly motivated graduates with a strong academic background.
•  Programming experience (or willingness to learn) using Python, R or a similar language is essential.
•  Willingness to learn crop modelling, SPSS and other statistical packages.
•  Good communication skills (written and verbal).
•  Must be willing to travel to farming communities and remote areas for intermediate periods.
•  A valid driver’s licence (code 08/EB) would be an added advantage.