Top Positions at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Keep record of quarterly asset count and recording of newly acquired assets.
• Continuous management of asset verification process and keep register for the movement of assets and fully completed assets movement forms.
• Manage departmental assets effectively, efficiently, economically.
• Conduct on-going asset verification, identification of obsolete, redundant and damaged items ensures write off and disposal.
• Conduct monthly asset spot checks, ensure that asset register is updated and kept accurate.
• Update the fixed asset register on the system with relevant information.
• Update and reconcile the inventory control sheet by agreeing to the fixed asset register.
• Ensure documents are properly filed and stored in a safe place.
• Assist in resolving audit queries on assets, ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Assist in preparation of quarterly and yearly asset disclosure note.
• Compliance with relevant prescripts such as SCM policy and Asset Management plan.
• Determine 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.

   Asset Safeguarding

• Determine safety of all assets, monthly
• Regular inspections to check safety in buildings occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
• Do follow up on all OHS OHS decision.
• Compliance with Health and Safety Regulations.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with accounting or mathematics as major subject.
• 1 (one) year relevant job experience.
• Knowledge of administrative processes or asset management.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Good communication skills written and verbal.
• Valid drivers’ licence

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 01 APRIL 2026

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Description

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Ensure that the necessary training is provided to the internal stakeholders on the policies within area of responsibility.

Oversee the development and maintenance of appropriate policies and procedures in relation to:       

• Revenue exchange and non-exchange transactions.
• External income
• Income received in advance.
• Pricing and costing; and Project accounting.
• Drive the process for annual and multi-year budgets (including forecasting); including ongoing support.
• Develop the Budget guidelines, which will be signed off by the CFO.
• Provide guidelines for the quarterly forecasting and ensure adherence thereof.
• Consolidate the preliminary and final budget documents (i.e., Budgeted Financial, Statements – full set; financial commentary); as submitted by the respective Institutes and / or Divisions)
• Submissions of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF/MTEC) and ENE (Estimates of National Expenditure) to the National Treasury, Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) and other external
• Stakeholders as per the agreed standards and agreed timelines.
• Provides professional assistance and support to ARC management and staff on budget and other related matters.
• Assist the CFO, in reviewing and prioritising the business cases relating to Capital Expenditure budget.

Management Accounting and Reporting

• Provide finance support and input in terms of developing business cases / proposals to ensure that the opportunities pursued are financially viable.
• Performing financial analysis on a continuous basis to identify areas of development or improvement.
• Analyse revenue and expenditure variances relative to the approved budgets and prepares monthly management reports (A full set of financial statements including financial commentary/ narrative)
• Collaboration with other finance managers, to ensure that the integrity and quality of the management reports are of acceptable standards.
• Prepare quarterly reports to be submitted to the DALRRD; National Treasury; Statistics South Africa and any external parties as required. 

 People Management

• Manage people development initiatives, succession planning and talent management to meet functional performance standards.
• Provide input into workforce planning and implement approved plans to ensure team is suitably staffed to meet sub-functional objectives.

Internal Business Processes

• Ad hoc requests from the CFO and other internal stakeholders.
• Review of policies and procedures within line of responsibility (i.e. External Income; Income received in advance; Pricing and Costing).
• Project Accounting; Budgeting and Forecasting.
• Ensure that audit requests are addressed within the agreed timelines as set by the auditors (internal and external).
• Implementation of audit improvement initiatives related to area of responsibility.
• Ensure that audit findings are addressed
• Lead the FP&A function, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes to support strategic decision making and business planning.

Requirements

• B. Com Accounting Hons or equivalent, CA(SA), or CIMA from an accredited institution. An MBA qualification would be an added advantage.
• Eight (8) years of responsible, professional experience in budgeting, accounting, forecasting, management reporting or related finance field with at least four (4) years in Senior Management position.
• Accounting, auditing, financial modelling and forecasting, and budgeting principles and practices.
• Understanding of financial transactions and processes.
• Applicable laws and regulations, and financial reporting practices.
• Knowledge and advanced experience of computer software, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.
• Management Information Systems applications for accounting functions.
• Office management principles and practices.
• Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintaining accurate records and making accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Working on several assignments simultaneously, setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and working independently within established guidelines.
• Experience in working on ERP systems and solutions.
• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Dynamics Systems would be an added advantage.
• Providing outstanding customer satisfaction (internally and externally).
• Ability to understand and interpret the ARC Act, PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
• Examine and verify financial documents and reports.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 02 APRIL 2026

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Description

• Plan, undertake and participate in research projects in Biosystematics of Hymenoptera, Lepidoptera or Diptera.
• Exploit beneficial uses of the specific expert group.
• Participate in the development of molecular diagnostic tools in line with classical taxonomy.
• Provide diagnostic services.
• Experience in collections management.
• Conduct field work.
• Compile and manage research budgets.
• Actively source new research opportunities and write proposals for funding.
• Disseminate research results as scientific peer reviewed publications, congress presentations, popular articles and client reports.
• Mentorship of post graduate students.

Requirements

• MSc in Entomology with 3 years’ relavant  experience in the field.
• PhD will add as advantage .
• SACNASP registration and/or NRF rating.
• Substantial record of relevant scientific publications.
• Track record of obtaining research funding.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to function successfully in cross-cutting disciplinary teams.
• Valid code B & EB driver’s license.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 09 APRIL 2026

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Description

Project Management & Coordination

The Senior Researcher is responsible for the coordination and supports the management of Research Projects across the Institute; these include supporting and coordination of the following aspects of the projects

• Project 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 Senior Researcher is responsible for the coordination and supports the management of Research, development, and innovation, these include the supporting and coordination of the following Research aspects

• Invention.
• Translation. 
• Commercialization.
• Adoption and Use.

Research Collaboration

The Senior Researcher is responsible for the coordination and supports the management of strategic research collaboration and collaboration opportunities; these include the supporting and coordination of

• Strategic Research partnerships / networks / collaborators.
• Intra-Inter Institutional Collaboration & Partnerships.

Human Capacity Building

The Senior Researcher is responsible for coordination and supports the management of Human Capacity Development that includes support of

• Project staff and students.
• Self.

Requirements

• PhD in Agricultural Economics or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years post-PhD experience or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 12 peer-reviewed publications in recognized journals.
• Proven ability to generate research funding and manage projects.
• Recognized national expertise with evidence of growing international recognition.
• Proven experience in mentoring and supervising postgraduate students.
• Competency in SPSS, Stata, and/or EViews for data analysis.
• Strong understanding of South Africa’s agricultural sector.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound understanding of the priorities and challenges facing the agricultural sector in South Africa.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with other researchers, as well as a wide range of stakeholders outside ARC.
• NRF rating of at least C1 or higher will be an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s license.

CLOSING DATE FOR THE APPLICATIONS: 17 APRIL 2026

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Description

• Feeding of animals and providing clean drinking water daily.
• Removal of waste on a daily basis and cleaning of water troughs on a weekly basis.
• Daily cleaning of animal housing and outside pens.
• Assists with herd management tasks such as ear tagging, dehorning, castration, vaccinations, blood sampling and treatments.
• Daily inspection of fences, assist in repairing and erecting new ones.
• Making fire breaks and assist with controlling of veld fires.
• Adhoc work activities within the organisation including garden Maintenance activities.

Requirements

• Matric.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must have large and small farm handling skills.
• The work is physically demanding, the candidate must be in good health and able to work in the field for long hours.
• Good communication skills, maintain working relationships with others and adapt to teamwork.
• Must be able to work most weekends, public holidays and over Christmas recess.
• Must be able to drive a tractor and be able to load and offload bales and bags of pellets.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 08 APRIL 2026

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Description

• Render effective office administration including accurate filling and quick retrieval of files and Documents.
• Maintain the Senior Manager’s daily, weekly and monthly action file.
• Render secretarial and editorial support to the Senior Manager (diary, documents, meetings and minutes).
• Provide logistical arrangements and support.
• Coordinate SM projects and synthesis information into coherent reports and associated documents, presentations and spread sheets.
• Basic financial administration including budget monitoring.
• Manage daily logistics in the office of the Senior Manager, Screen telephone calls and other communication.

Requirements

• A 3-year National Diploma in Office Management/ Administration or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in office management and administration at a senior level.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Ability to Analyse and synthesize data.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take minutes and undertake small event management.
• Customer care and excellent client liaison.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work act with tact and discretion.
• Ability to treat all information confidential.
• Self-managed and motivated.
• Exceptional telephone and front office skills.
• Valid  EB driver’s license.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:14 APRIL 2026