Vacant Openings at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Co-ordinates and contributes towards projects by compiling and executing technical project activity plans.
• Identifies the need for human resources in project(s) and manages the allocated resources.
• Plans and co-ordinates own and technical project work activities.
• Independently conducts research/technical support, diagnostics, and other services within a project.
• Collects, captures, processes and interprets technical data and makes internal project recommendations.
• Compiles detailed technical reports and submitted for approval.
• Recommends new technologies to be optimized.
• Renders diagnostic, technical and other services at a national level.
• Develops technical capacity at an appropriate level.
• Identifies and participates in own learning opportunities.
• Assists with identifying new business opportunities.
• Participates in the project in a learning capacity and supervises as delegated.
• Assists with compiling & managing the project budget.
• Manages project facilities, material and equipment.
• Ensures optimal utilisation of resources.

Requirements

• MSc in Agronomy, Plant Production, Plant Breeding, or a related field, with at least 2 years of relevant experience; OR
• Bachelor’s Degree / Honours Degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience; OR
• National Diploma (NQF Level 6), with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in production planning and management, including irrigation management, weed control, and mechanization.
• Experience with potato production will be an added advantage.
• Ability to provide diagnostic, technical, and related services.
• Excellent computer literacy.
• Proven experience in production planning and management, including irrigation management, weed control, and mechanization.
• Experience with potato production will be an added advantage.
• Ability to provide diagnostic, technical, and related services.
• Excellent computer literacy.
• Valid Code EB driver’s license.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 01 OCTOBER 2025

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Description

• Contributes towards projects, by compiling and executing technical project activity plans particularly in relation to postharvest management, agro-processing and product development of medicinal and industrial plants as well vegetables.
• Plans and co-ordinates own and technical project work activities.
• Conducts technical support within projects.
• Collects, captures, processes and interprets technical data and makes internal project recommendations.
• Compiles technical reports and submits for approval.
• Provides services on postharvest management and agro-processing of medicinal plants and industrial crops.
• Develops technical capacity at an appropriate level.
• Identifies and participates in own learning opportunities.
• Participates in projects and supervises as delegated.
• Manages project facilities, material and equipment.
• Ensures optimal utilisation of resources.
• Compliance with human resource policies and procedures.
• Compliance with occupational health and safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• National Diploma or BSc in Food Science, Food Technology, Biochemistry or closely related field.
• Demonstrable experience on postharvest management.
• Knowledge of, and/or experience in postharvest management and agro-processing systems.
• Knowledge of, and/or experience in food processing, food analysis, food packaging, food quality and safety systems.
• Demonstrable experience in product development (e.g. nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals) will be an added advantage.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Computer literacy.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 03 OCTOBER 2025 

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Description

• Administer all Recruitment and Selection process.
• Assists with administering the HCM Training and Development for the campus.
• Assists with conducting efficient Human Capital record-keeping and database management.
• Management of employee probation.
• Assist in managing the employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Administration of leave and all HCM ESS related enquiries.
• Maintain Human Capital policies and procedures.
• Assist with employee remuneration and benefits administration.
• Providing general administrative support to the HCM department.
• Assist with organizing of Employee Wellness Activities.

Requirements

• A National Diploma/ Degree in Human Resource Management.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in Human Resources environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• A high degree of integrity and confidentiality.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license (Code 08/EB) will be an added advantage.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 3 OCTOBER 2025

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Description

• Design and execute experiments or studies aligned with the ARC research agenda.
• Analyse data and interpret results using appropriate methodologies
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary or cross-institutional research initiatives.
• Write and submit articles to peer-reviewed journals.
• Present at conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Mentor postgraduate (MSc/PhD) students or interns.
• Data analysis.
• Assist in preparing funding proposals and research grant applications.
• Attend workshops, training sessions, and seminars to build skills in areas like project management, scientific writing, or advanced research techniques.
• Engage in collaborative research and knowledge exchange.
• Submit regular progress reports to supervisors.
• Compliance to Research integrity and ethics.

Requirements

• PhD (awarded within the last 5 years) in Environmental Management Majoring in remote sensing, or a related field.
• Two (2) peer-reviewed publications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

REMUNARATION

• R350 000 per annum (taxable)

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 01 OCTOBER 2025

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Description

• Design and execute experiments or studies aligned with the ARC research agenda.
• Analyse data and interpret results using appropriate methodologies
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary or cross-institutional research initiatives.
• Write and submit articles to peer-reviewed journals.
• Present at conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Mentor postgraduate (MSc/PhD) students or interns.
• Data analysis.
• Assist in preparing funding proposals and research grant applications.
• Attend workshops, training sessions, and seminars to build skills in areas like project management, scientific writing, or advanced research techniques.
• Engage in collaborative research and knowledge exchange.
• Submit regular progress reports to supervisors.
• Compliance to Research integrity and ethics.

Requirements

Requirements

• PhD (awarded within the last 5 years) in Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Plant Production or a related field.
• Two (2) peer-reviewed publications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

REMUNARATION

• R350 000 per annum (taxable)

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 01 OCTOBER 2025

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Description

• Design and execute experiments or studies aligned with the ARC research agenda.
• Analyse data and interpret results using appropriate methodologies
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary or cross-institutional research initiatives.
• Write and submit articles to peer-reviewed journals.
• Present at conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Mentor postgraduate (MSc/PhD) students or interns.
• Data analysis.
• Assist in preparing funding proposals and research grant applications.
• Attend workshops, training sessions, and seminars to build skills in areas like project management, scientific writing, or advanced research techniques.
• Engage in collaborative research and knowledge exchange.
• Submit regular progress reports to supervisors.
• Compliance to Research integrity and ethics.

Requirements

• PhD (awarded within the last 5 years) in Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Plant Production or a related field.
• Two (2) peer-reviewed publications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

REMUNARATION

• R350 000 per annum (taxable)

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 01 OCTOBER 2025