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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
- NB: Those who applied before should not re-apply their application are considered
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 14 November 2025
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Description
- The incumbent will be responsible for the management of the beekeeping apiary sites.
- To assist with both field and laboratory based research on the monitoring and evaluation of pests and diseases of honeybees, and other research projects, including detailed data capture from bee hive surveys.
- Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of equipment required for field studies.
- Participate in Technology transfer initiatives.
- To provide verbal/written reports to the supervisor on work activities and results.
- The incumbent will be trained and mentored in the project administrative tasks required.
Requirements
- Diploma with 3 years experience as a beekeeper or Grade 12 with 5 years experience as a beekeeper.
- Full and extensive proven experience of working with bees in the field is essential, including the physical capacity for beekeeping under arduous conditions.
- Willingness to do field-work and to travel on fieldwork trips is a requirement. This post may require the incumbent to do field work in remote areas. Field trips may require occasional absence from home for 3 to 8 days at a time.
- Computer literacy will be an advantage.
- Good written and verbal communication skills will be an advantage.
- Code B/EB driver’s license required.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:17 NOVEMBER 2025
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Description
- Undertakes MSc studies for two years in Plant Virology on maize infecting viruses.
- Sampling maize and grass plants with viral symptoms in the field.
- Conducting DNA/RNA extractions, (RT)-PCR, sanger sequencing and NGS for plant virus diagnostics.
- Maintaining infected control plants.
- Conducts infectivity trials in a controlled environment.
- Provide research support to Crop Protection research projects as the affiliated postgraduate student.
- Engages with relevant stakeholders within affiliated research projects.
- Disseminate project results through, scientific or popular publications, conferences and peer reviewed publications.
- Independent research.
- Provide verbal/written reports on work activities and results to supervisor(s).
Requirements
- BSc (Hons) in Plant Pathology, Virology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology or related field.
- Applicants should be highly motivated graduates with a strong academic background, with a demonstrated capacity to conduct research at postgraduate level.
- Previous lab experience (DNA/RNA extractions and RT-PCR) is desirable.
- Knowledge of plant viral pathogens and diagnostic techniques will be an advantage
- Capability of designing and carrying out high-level, complex research experiments independently.
- Understanding of basic principles of research.
- Basic computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office suite.
- Good Communication Skills (Written and Verbal).
- Ability to organize, priorities and work systematically.
- Driver’s license.
- Excellent English language (Spoken and written).
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:17 NOVEMBER 2025
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Description
- Develop, monitor and evaluate the national monitoring network for American Foulbrood (AFB) disease of honey bees.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of honey bee pests and diseases in South Africa.
- Oversee the experimental layout, data collection and analysis of pollination trials with honey bees in a range of horticultural and orchard crops in South Africa.
- Evaluate the pollination services provided by honey bees on various crops.
- Activity source new research opportunities and write proposals for funding.
- Publish research results in reputable scientific journals.
- Produce popular articles to create awareness regarding honey bee pests and diseases, pollination biology.
- Produce quarterly reports, annual reports and client reports.
- Provide mentoring supervision of research assistant staff and postgraduate students.
- Initiate, conduct, coordinate and manage research projects in compliance with set standards, client needs and specifications within budget and on time.
- Successful initiation/proposal and completion of research programmes/ projects contained in the business plan of the institute in line with the overall Corporate Program and Strategy of the ARC.
- Contribute to the image of the ARC through high quality research findings/ products in compliance with expected scientific standards.
Requirements
- PhD degree with Entomology/Ecology (or similar) as the major or MSc with 5 years of relevant experience.
- Proven research record of accomplishment in Entomology / environmental science.
- Experience of field research in entomology / environmental science / honey bee research will be an advantage.
- Beekeeping skills and experience will be an advantage.
- Experience in facilitation in training events.
- Computer literacy.
- Proven record of publication of scientific papers, report writing, and compiling scientific and popular presentations as well as networking and co-ordination of projects at national level.
- Code B/EB driver’s license required.
- Willingness to do fieldwork and to travel on fieldwork trips is a requirement. This post may require the incumbent to do field work in remote areas. Field trips may require occasional absence from home for 3 to 8 days at a time.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 17 NOVEMBER 2025
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Description
- Basic microbiological techniques including, but not limited to:
- Preparation of microbiological culture media.
- Preparation of buffers and reagents.
- Isolation of bacteria from a sample.
- Serial dilution techniques.
- Counting bacteria and determination of CFU/ml or CFU/g.
- Monitoring and/or assisting glassware washing and sterilization.
- Operating industrial autoclave, preparing soil and pot or Leonard jars for glasshouse trials.
- Aiding with research projects (both laboratory and glasshouse).
- Providing scientific assistance to maintenance of culture collection.
Requirements
- Diploma in Crop Production with one (1) year experience in Science or Microbiology laboratory.
- Experience working with samples that contain bacteria or fungi (e.g. soil, water or any other product).
- Experience in operating the industrial autoclave.
- Proficiency in English.
- A valid driver’s license is an added advantage.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 17 NOVEMBER 2025
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Description
- Identify and screen rhizobia and plant growth promoting rhizobacteria from underutilized legumes.
- Screen for beneficial plant-soil microbe interaction traits.
- Conduct glasshouse and/or field screening trials involving rhizobium/rhizobacterial inoculation.
- Investigate soil characteristics in relation to legume rhizobium interactions.
- Study the molecular characterization and identification of selected elite strains.
- Publish research outputs on internationally recognized peer reviewed journals
Requirements
- BSc/BTech in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biological Sciences.
- Basic knowledge of soil microorganisms in particular soil bacteria.
- Experience in glasshouse and/or field experiment is an added advantage.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:17 NOVEMBER 2025
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Description
- Study the impacts of different agronomic practices on yield of underutilized legumes.
- Investigate the impacts of agronomic practices on soil health and soil microbial dynamics.
- Study how agronomic practiced affect legume nodulation and nitrogen fixation and growth/yield.
- Isolate and characterize root nodule bacteria from soils with different agronomic practices.
- Publish research outputs on internationally recognized peer reviewed journals
Requirements
- BSc/BTech in Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Crop Science, Biological Science
- Basic knowledge of soil microorganisms in particular soil bacteria, and/or soil science
- Knowledge of agronomic practices in smallholder farming systems
- Experience in glasshouse and/or field experiment is an added advantage.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:17 NOVEMBER 2025
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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.
- 3 years experience in project office management as well as experience in coordinating projects and contracts, liaising with clients and stakeholders and doing management reports.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written).
- Good Interpersonal relation.
- High degree of integrity and tact to handle sensitive and classified information.
- Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills (written and verbal).
- Excellent organisational 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: 18 NOVEMBER 2025
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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.
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Description
- Identify and characterize Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) for insecticidal proteins such as Cry/Vip genes.
- Conduct a bioassay of Bt toxins on common maize insect pests such as the Fall Armyworm
- Study the microbial diversity of Bt inoculated/non-inoculated soils using metagenomics sequencing.
- Molecular analysis of target genes (Cry, Vip etc.) using PCR, and high-throughput sequencing.
- Publish in reputable journals and present at scientific congresses.
Requirements
- MSc in Plant Pathology/Biotechnology/Microbiology or Entomology
- Experience in Entomology (insect rearing and bioassays) is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of molecular microbiology and experience in bacterial handling in the laboratory.
- Experience in next generation sequencing (metagenomics) and microscopy.
- Experience in glasshouse /field experiments and possession of driver’s license is an added advantage.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:18 NOVEMBER 2025
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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 or DSc in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 5 years post PhD experience or 5 years proven relevant experience in business development or commercialization.
- Authored or co-authors a minimum of 12 peer review publications relevant to the position.
- Experience working with agribusinesses is an advantage.
- Market research and customer segmentation skills.
- Knowledge in business modelling and strategic planning.
- Sales and partnership development.
- Good ability to write proposals and investor communication.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and self-motivated.
- Proven track record of taking products or services to market.
- Strong knowledge of value chains and market systems.
- Proven track record of mentoring and supervising/co-supervising other researchers and students’ development.
- Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.
- NRF rating of at least C1 or higher will be an added advantage.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 18 NOVEMBER 2025
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Description
- Provide high quality all-inclusive project office and administrative support to the Senior Manager and Programme Manager.
- Management of institute/Special programmes reporting and research information systems.
- Collation of technical reports for management reporting purposes.
- Develop and maintain proper document management systems, ensuring document recording through filling, retrieval, retention, storage, and destruction.
- 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.
- Facilitate communication between stakeholders, project teams, project leaders and management.
- Liaison with ARC Corporate structures in relation to policy, legal requirements and intellectually property rights as well as in relation to the deliverables of contracts that are multifaceted.
- Develop quarterly and annual reports as per the guidelines of clients and the ARC.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Project Management or related.
- Postgraduate Qualification will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in project office management as well as experience in coordinating projects and contracts, liaising with clients and stakeholders and doing management reports.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written).
- Good Interpersonal relation.
- High degree of integrity and tact to handle sensitive and classified information.
- Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills (written and verbal).
- Excellent organisational 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: 20 NOVEMBER 2025
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Description
- Prepare and process biological samples for molecular analyses.
- Ensure proper documentation, labelling, and safe handling of specimens and reagents in accordance with laboratory standards.
- Assist with curatorial tasks for insect collection.
- Conduct preliminary sorting specimens into taxonomic units.
- Assist with field sampling trips, including trap setting, monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Provide support during training sessions, outreach activities, and exhibitions related insects.
- Ensure compliance with GRAP 103 and standards of the Natural Science Collection Facility (NSCF).
Requirements
- National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Entomology or a related field.
- At least 2 years relevant work experience, including insect data collection, processing, and capturing.
- Experience in report writing and presentations.
- Proficiency in English.
- A valid driver’s license is an added advantage.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:19 NOVEMBER 2025
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Description
- Initiates new and manages existing research projects on DNA marker technologies including molecular breeding to support breeding programmers.
- Together with breeders, designs and implements molecular breeding research experiments in support of the various breeding programmers.
- Keeps the division abreast with new developments on DNA marker technologies by reviewing new publications & research reports.
- Actively sources and secures new research opportunities and contributes to proposals for own research and towards the proposals of others.
- Compiles own, and contributes to other progress reports (internal and external).
- Captures, analyses and interprets data.
- Disseminates technology through peer-reviewed scientific articles, popular publications, etc.
- Contributes towards the creation of IP and PBR.
- Provides supervision and mentors postgraduate students, research technicians and assistants. Understands management of co-workers and mentees.
- Expected to supervise or co-supervise at least Students and Interns within the unit.
- Seeks networking opportunities (attends scientific gathering, working with farmer communities, etc.).
- Works under guidance and support of senior researchers.
Requirements
- PhD in Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genomics, Plant breeding or Genetics.
- At least 3 years of relevant research experience post-MSc in a scientific research environment.
- Strong background and experience in molecular biology, plant molecular markers, genomics and applications of molecular tools and latest molecular breeding technologies.
- Experience in the use of Bioinformatics and other genetic data analysis tools.
- Experience in coding programs for data analysis will be an advantage.
- Accurate data collection skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite especially Excel.
- Minimum of 3 peer-reviewed publications in the relevant field.
- Demonstrated national recognition of scientific expertise and standing.
- Evidence of progression toward international recognition, with measurable outcomes of high quality and impact.
- Proven record of generating external income for research projects.
- Demonstrated ability to independently write research proposals at PhD level, supported by proposal writing during postgraduate studies.
- Proven experience presenting research results nationally as part of MSc and PhD-level activities.
- Demonstrated competence in communicating scientific findings effectively (verbal and in writing).
- Proven track record of mentoring and supervising/co-supervising researchers and postgraduate students.
- Proven ability to build and maintain national and international partnerships and networks, with support from senior colleagues.
- Demonstrated strategic and operational planning skills and expertise, developed under guidance from senior researchers.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures.
- Valid code B driver’s license.
- Registration with a scientific and professional body is an added advantage.
- NRF rating is also considered an added advantage.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 19 NOVEMBER 2025
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Description
- Manages existing research projects on DNA marker technologies including molecular breeding to support breeding programmes.
- Together with breeders, designs and implements molecular breeding research experiments in support of the various breeding programmes.
- Keeps the division abreast with new developments on DNA marker technologies by reviewing new publications & research reports.
- Actively sources and secures new research opportunities and contributes to proposals for own research and towards the proposals of others.
- Compiles own and contributes to other progress reports (internal and external).
- Captures, analyses and interprets data.
- Disseminates technology through peer-reviewed scientific articles, popular publications, etc.
- Provides supervision and mentors postgraduate students, research technicians and assistants.
- Expected to supervise or co-supervise at least Students and Interns within the unit.
- Works under guidance and support of senior researchers.
Requirements
- BSc Degree or BSc (Hons) in Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genomics, Plant breeding or Genetics.
- At least 3 years’ experience in a relevant scientific research environment.
- Strong background and experience in molecular biology, plant molecular markers, genomics and applications of molecular tools and latest molecular breeding technologies.
- Experience in the use of Bioinformatics and other genetic data analysis tools.
- Experience in coding programs for data analysis will be an advantage.
- Accurate data collection skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite especially Excel.
- Minimum of 1 peer-reviewed publication in the relevant field.
- Proven ability to write research proposals independently, demonstrated through proposal development during postgraduate studies.
- Experience presenting research results nationally.
- Demonstrated competence in communicating scientific findings effectively (verbal and in writing).
- Proven track record of mentoring and supervising/co-supervising students.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures.
- Valid code B driver’s license.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 19 NOVEMBER 2025
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Description
- Assist with research on insects of veterinary importance in the field including Black flies, Culicoides, Stomoxys, Tabanid and Tsetse flies.
- Assist in the maintenance and administration of the ARC-OVR tsetse colony.
- Take irradiated blood for bioassays and interpret the results
- Update weekly tsetse colony mortality database.
- Assist Researchers during field trips with trap deployment, fly collection management.
- Responsible for maintaining infrastructure and facilities.
- Responsible for training interns and providing support as needed.
- Adhering to all Safety and GLP rules and regulations.
Requirements
- National Diploma in Veterinary Technology.
- B-Tech: in Veterinary Technology will be added advantage.
- Professional membership: SAVC registration is compulsory.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- A driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 21 NOVEMBER 2025
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Description
- Support agro-processing research.
- Perform technology transfer in agro-processing.
- Implement safe agro-processing strategies in rural areas.
- Support in developing applicable project proposals.
- Compile internal/external progress reports.
- Supervision of agro-processing staff.
- Collaborate with appropriate ARC Institutes on designated projects.
- Comply with OHS regulations.
Requirements
- Minimum Grade 12.
- Knowledge/experience in food processing operations and preservation techniques.
- Knowledge in Food Microbiology and its application in preservation techniques.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- General experience within research environment.
- Willingness to work in rural communities.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 21 NOVEMBER 2025
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