Agricultural Research Council – Internship Programme (x30)

The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners,
develops human capital and foster innovation in support of the agricultural sector. It
provides diagnostic, laboratory, analytical, agricultural engineering services, post-harvest
technology development, agrochemical evaluation, consultation and advisory services, food
processing technology services as well as various surveys and training interventions. Through its
wider network of research institutes and experimental farms, the ARC provides a strong scientific base and
a broadly distributed technology transfer capacity to the entire agricultural industry in South Africa.

The ARC-Animal Production (ARC-AP) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person
to the following position at Irene, Pretoria:

INTERNSHIPS X30: KAONAFATSO YA DIKGOMO – BEEF RECORDING AND IMPROVEMENT
SCHEME POSITIONS (TO BE PLACED IN ALL 9 PROVINCES) (1-YEAR CONTRACT)

Key Performance Areas:
• Provide animal recording and improvement services to smallholder farmers,
• Participate in the training and recruitment of farmers and teams in Kaonafatso ya Dikgomo Beef
Recording and Improvement Scheme,
• Visit farmers for beef recording and improvement purposes,
• Train new participants in different phases of beef schemes,
• Participate in focus sessions/meetings with farmers’ teams/individuals,
• Collecting information from all possible sources to compile a database of current herd statistics and
performance of livestock owned by resourced poor farmers to derive performance indicators,
• Participate in the provincial farmer support team to implement the project,
• Compile monthly reports.

Requirements:
• A National Diploma in Animal Production,
• Motivated and prepared to travel to farms and villages,
• Good human relations,
• Good communication skills written and verbal.

NB: Applicants must indicate their preferred province.
Enquiries: Dr DM Motiang Tel, (012) 672 9147

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 10 MARCH 2021

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
APICV@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.