Agricultural Research Council Vacancies

1. FINANCE ASSISTANT
2. RESEARCHER (PLANT BREEDING) X2 ARC-GC
3. JUNIOR RESEARCHER – EPV
4. SENIOR MANAGER RESEARCH: GRAIN CROPS
5. AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIST
6. UNIOR RESEARCHER: (IRRIGATION & AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE)

FINANCE ASSISTANT

The ARC-Vegetable, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC– VIMP) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Roodeplaat (Pretoria):

FINANCE ASSISTANT

Key Performance Areas:

• Compile and evaluate the performance report of each project,
• Prepare financial reports and proof of income reports to the funder,
• Ensure that audit queries attended to and resolve as soon as possible,
• Preparation and posting of journals.
• Prepare General ledger reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Manage all externally funded projects to avoid operational losses and report losses to the Institute Finance Manager,
• Strong Excel skills essential,
• Prepare and submit project budgets,
• Ability to work in a team and independently,
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and to deadlines,
• Assist project managers with budget revisions,
• Preferable knowledge of AX,
• Invoicing external customers,
• Follow up on outstanding debtors,
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite.

Requirements:

• Must have NQF Level 6 in Accounting/ Cost & Management Accounting/ Management Accounting or any relevant qualification,
• Three years’ experience in Senior accounting role,

A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position.
The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to South African citizens.
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certificates, supporting
documents, copy of driver’s license and nationality. NB: Non-RSA Citizens/work permit holders must attach certified copies) as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees. Applications to be submitted online using
the following link

https://forms.office.com/r/mhisA8PnxE.

SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company has the right not to appoint.

RESEARCHER (PLANT BREEDING) X2 ARC-GC

Key Performance Areas:

• Initiate, coordinate, and manages projects,
• Coordinates project plan with the Research Team Manager,
• Manages people within projects and ensures optimal utilisation,
• Compiles and manages project budgets,
• Plans and co-ordinates technical projects,
• Manages project facilities, materials, and equipment,
• Ensures optimal utilization of resources,
• Strategic planning of future resources,
• Independently conducts specialist research/technical support, diagnostics, and other services across projects,
• Manages and ensures compliance to quality standards
• Render expert diagnostic, technical and other services and consults at a national /international level,
• Exploits intellectual property developments and assist in its development,
• Identifies and pursues new business opportunities,
• Meet peer norm requirements for specific field of expertise, by recognising authorship or contributions,
• Magnitude of measurable outcomes,
• Ensures compliance with SHE/OHS policies and procedures,
• Develops technical capacity at an appropriate level,
• Identifies and participates in own learning opportunities and learning of sub-ordinates

Requirements:

• PhD in Plant Breeding / Molecular Breeding / Genetics with Plant Breeding as a Major,
• Alternatively MSc in Plant Breeding / Molecular Breeding / Genetics with Plant Breeding as a major plus minimum three (3) years post-qualification experience and three (3) relevant peer reviewed publications, or alternatively one (1) released cultivar in lieu of each publication,
• Valid driver’s license

Enquiries: Dr Kingstone Mashingaidze, Tel: (018) 2996356
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 24 JULY 2023

A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of
the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given
to South African citizens.
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certificates, supporting
documents, copy of driver’s license and nationality. NB: Non-RSA Citizens/work permit holders must attach certified copies) as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees must be e-mail to GCICV@arc.agric.za
SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be
considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard
their applications as unsuccessful. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company has the right not to appoint.

JUNIOR RESEARCHER – EPV

Key Performance Areas:

• Molecular diagnostics,
• Research support in diagnostic assay development for molecular and serological tests,
• Research support in tick colony maintenance and tick research.

Requirements:

• BSc (Hons) or MSc degree in Biological Sciences/MTech Veterinary Technology,
• Three years relevant experience post-degree,
• SAVC registration,
• Evidence of peer-reviewed publications (minimum of 1).

Enquiries: Dr B Mans, Tel: (012) 529-9200
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 24 JULY 2024

A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position.
The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to South African citizens.
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certificates, supporting
documents, copy of driver’s license and nationality. NB: Non-RSA Citizens/work permit holders must attach certified copies) as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees must be e-mail to OVICV@arc.agric.za
SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company has the right not to appoint.

SENIOR MANAGER RESEARCH: GRAIN CROPS

(5 YEARS FIXED-TERM CONRACT)

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in any related field of Field Crops (e.g. Crop Science, Agronomy, Planting Breeding, Pathology, Entomology, and Biotechnology),
• A 5-year post-qualification experience in Research and Development and 5 years in Senior Management or 10 years in the Middle Management level.

Enquires: Dr Nthabiseng Motete, Tel: (012) 427-9729
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 21 JULY 2023

A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and the stature of the position.
Appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to South African citizens.
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license and nationality. NB: Non-RSA Citizens/work permit holders must attach certified copies) as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees must be e-mail to GCICV@arc.agric.za SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company has the right not to appoint.

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIST

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide expertise for quality research and analysis in the field of agricultural economics, including macroeconomic development, impact of R&D on socio-economic development, economics of agricultural technology policy;
• Provide strategic advice with respect to economic trends and implications on ARC business;
• Evaluate the viability of research programmes of the ARC, to support investment decisions and determine the impact of the ARC’s research and technology transfer effort;
• Contribute to positioning the Economic Analysis Unit of the ARC as a Centre of excellence in research;
• Drive conceptualisation and implementation of multidisciplinary research projects and scaling of research for impact across the ARC;
• Mobilise internal and external funding for research projects;
• Contribute to student supervision, mentoring and peer-support of colleagues;
• Publish research in accredited peer reviewed journals.

Requirements:

• A PhD degree in Agricultural Economics or a relevant field;
• 3-5 years’ relevant postgraduate work experience (can be before or after the PhD);
• Proven capabilities for quantitative data analysis and competency with at least two of SPSS, Stata and EViews;
• Evidence of ability to publish in agricultural economics or related fields of research (at least 3 publications);
• 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;
• A valid code EC1 Driver’s Licence.

Enquires: Dr Petronella Chaminuka, Tel: (012) 427-9818/9834
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 13 JULY 2023

A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position.
The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to South African citizens.
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license and nationality. NB: Non-RSA Citizens/work permit holders must attach certified copies) as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees. Applications must be made on line using the following application form Click on the link. https://forms.office.com/r/q5dfgWw6WN
SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company has the right not to appoint.

JUNIOR RESEARCHER: (IRRIGATION & AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE)

Salary: (R322 814 – R484 217 p.a) all-inclusive remuneration package

Key Performance Areas:

• To render research in a team context or individually under guidance,
• Effective handling of personnel regarding utilization, training and evaluation as well as maintaining good working relations within the team,
• Good planning and management of research activities, including aspects such as effective use of facilities and resources, problem solving and liaison with experts,
• Proper management of budgets in compliance with financial policies/procedures always to ensure that the budgets are managed in a cost-effective and proactive manner,
• To ensure successful completion of research projects in compliance with set standards,
• Compliance with Occupational Health & Safety regulations and procedures,
• To successfully market and promote Agricultural Engineering services/products to relevant role-players,
• Involvement in campus activities such as research committees, section meetings and seminars,

Requirements:

• MSc in Agricultural Engineering or equivalent with emphasis on Agricultural Infrastructure or Irrigation and Drainage Engineering,
• Two (2) years’ research experience and technical background in advanced engineering technologies applied to agricultural problems,
• Track record of competitive fund raising for research will be an added advantage,
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) will be an added advantage,
• Good communication skills (written and verbal),
• Valid driver’s licence (code 08/EB).

Enquiries: Dr K Dhavu, Tel: 012 842 4000
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12 JULY 2023

A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and the stature of the position.
The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to South African citizens.
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (including certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s licence and nationality – N.B. non-RSA citizens / work permit holders must attach certified copies), as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees. Applications must be made on line using the following application form click on the link https://forms.office.com/r/Y2cExd04He
A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applicants who do not receive any response within four (4) weeks of the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful.
The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company has the right not to appoint.

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