The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a premier science
institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and fosters 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-Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute (ARC-OVI) seeks to appoint
experienced and dynamic persons to the following positions at Onderstepoort, Pretoria:
Senior Research Veterinarian: Molecular
Epidemiology and Diagnostics Programme
Key performance areas: • Manage procedures and operations in the Virus Isolation Section of the
Virology Laboratory • Authorise test reports • Provide relevant technical and veterinary information
to clients • Perform animal research and oversee production of reagents and cell lines • Participate
in research on pathogenic viruses • Initiate and coordinate proficiency tests schemes involving other
veterinary laboratories locally and/or internationally.
Requirements: • A Master’s degree in Veterinary Science (mandatory) • Registration with SAVC
OR a PhD in Virology • Experience in research, evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Successful student mentorship • The ability to and proven record in attracting grants.
Enquiries: Dr P Majiwa, tel. (012) 529-9441
Specialist/Senior Researcher in Genomics/
Genetics/Molecular Biology (2 Posts)
Key performance areas: • Establish and lead a research programme, utilising next-generation
sequencing and genotyping technologies within the areas of interest and expertise in plant, animal,
pathogen or environmental genomics within the mandate of the ARC • Collaborate and interact
with research teams across ARC to ensure broad application of existing technologies • Supervise
postgraduate students in advanced plant, animal, pathogen or environmental genomics • Raise
funds to ensure the optimal functioning of the Biotechnology Platform and research programme at
the cutting edge of available technologies.
Requirements: • A PhD in Genetics/Genomics/Molecular Biology or related field • 5 years’
experience in genomics, genetics, molecular biology and/or related field • A technical background in
molecular biology, next-generation sequencing/genotyping platforms • A track record of publications
in peer-reviewed journals • Experience in postgraduate student supervision and fundraising.
Enquiries: Dr FC Muchadeyi, tel. (012) 529-9352 or e-mail: [email protected]
Applications for this division: Ms K Tshikombji, ARC-OVI, Private Bag X05, Onderstepoort 0110
or faxed to (012) 529-9221. Applications can also be submitted by e-mail to [email protected]
The ARC-Animal Production Institute (ARC-API) seeks to appoint experienced and dynamic
persons to the following positions at Irene and Cedara, and in the Western Cape:
Senior Researcher/Researcher/Junior Researcher:
Beef Cattle Improvement (Irene)
Key performance areas: • Identify, plan and execute research projects in support of the National
Beef Improvement Scheme • Develop products and services in line with the needs of the industry
• Liaise with the Intergis team to develop functionalities (eg reports) in support of the needs of the
Scheme • Publish scientific and popular articles • Source collaboration with stakeholders in the
industry and maintain networking opportunities • Participate in information dissemination activities
aimed at informing the industry • Initiate, manage and contribute towards national projects • Identify
and pursue business opportunities • Liaise and consult with farmers and breed societies with regard
to performance testing, interpretation of data and reports • Present lectures and training courses
at relevant platforms • Compile and manage the project budget • Compile monthly, quarterly and
annual reports • Comply with health and safety regulations.
Requirements: Senior Researcher/Researcher: A PhD in Animal Science or equivalent qualification
with 5 years’ relevant experience in beef cattle recording and improvement. Junior Researcher:
MSc (Agric) degree in Animal Science or relevant qualification. Both levels: • Experience in software
applicable to animal breeding research • Registration with SACNASP • A valid driver’s licence
• Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills • The ability to work in a team.
Enquiries: Dr B Greyling, tel. (012) 672-9052
Researcher/Junior Researcher:
Pasture Plant Breeding and Evaluation (Cedara)
Key performance areas: • Undertake statistical design and establishment of variety evaluation
trials • Cooperate with other researchers on agronomic trials where necessary • Manage a
variety of trial submissions from seed companies • Evaluate varieties from the ARC-API breeding
projects and closely cooperate with pasture plant breeders • Manage evaluation and agronomic
trials • Correspond with cooperators of the national trials • Collect, manage, capture and analyse
data for all trials • Plan field locations and field preparation for all trials • Write reports and regular
correspondence to clients, including international clients • Assist with breeding projects where
necessary • Manage project funds.
Requirements: Researcher: A PhD in Grassland or Pasture Science or equivalent. Junior Researcher:
An MSc in Pasture Science or equivalent. Both levels: • 5 years’ experience in pasture science • A good
understanding of agronomic requirements of grass species • Experience in conducting pasture field trials,
including trial design and data analysis • A good understanding of pasture management to aid in the
evaluation and interpretation of trial results • Computer literacy, with proficiency in the MS Office suite.
Enquiries: Mr MD Motiang, tel. (012) 672-9147
Researcher: Molecular Genetics (Irene)
Key performance areas: • Plan and conduct research in molecular genetics • Source new national
research opportunities and write proposals • Publish semi-scientific and peer-reviewed reports/articles
• Disseminate research results by presenting oral and poster contributions • Seek networking
opportunities (eg attend scientific gatherings, work with farmer communities, etc) • Participate
in the marketing and disseminating of information (seminars, workshops, courses, radio, TV, etc)
• Build and maintain relationships with national stakeholders and strategic partners to secure funds
• Develop capacity at an appropriate level within or outside the realm of the project • Compile and
manage the project budget.
Requirements: • A PhD in Animal Science or equivalent qualification • 5 years’ experience in
molecular genetics • Advanced computer skills in software applicable to molecular genetics research
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) • A valid Code B (08) driver’s licence.
Enquiries: Prof N Maiwashe, tel. (012) 672-9028
Researcher/Junior Researcher:
Forage Breeding (Cedara)
Key performance areas: • Initiate, manage and/or contribute towards national projects • Conduct
research in forage breeding and production, including data capturing, analysis and interpretation
as well as report-writing • Publish semi-scientific and peer-reviewed articles • Disseminate results
through verbal and poster presentations, seminars, workshops, radio and TV • Establish networking
opportunities by attending scientific gatherings and work with farmers and communities • Supervise
and co-supervise postgraduate students • Provide diagnostic and advisory services • Coordinate
research with single or multidisciplinary teams, including human resources, equipment and financial
requirement • Contribute towards protection of intellectual property rights.
Requirements: Researcher: A PhD in Grasslands or Pasture Science or equivalent. Junior Researcher:
An MSc in Grasslands or Pasture Science or equivalent. Both levels: • A good understanding of
agronomic requirements of grass species and pasture management to aid in the evaluation and
interpretation of trial results • Experience in concluding pasture field trials, including trial design and
data analysis • Computer literacy, with proficiency in the MS Office suite.
Enquiries: Mr MD Motiang, tel. (012) 672-9147
Human Communications 113317
Key performance areas: • Manage and supervise the workshop and staff • Coordinate the
execution of maintenance • Administer the leasing out of facilities and ensure that tenants adhere
to lease agreements • Manage cleaning and security contracts • Ensure compliance to OHS Act
regulations.
Requirements: • A National Technical Diploma/National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical
Engineering/Building/Construction Management • Registration with the Engineering Council of
South Africa (ECSA) as a Candidate or Professional Engineering Technician • 3 years’ experience in
a supervisory/managerial role • Knowledge of mechanical systems and OHS • Computer literacy,
with proficiency in the MS Office suite • A valid driver’s licence (Code 08/EB).
Enquiries: Mr P Morule, tel. (012) 427-9888
Applications: Mr O Pula, ARC-ISCW, Private Bag X79, Pretoria, or fax to (012) 323-1157. Applications
can also be submitted by e-mail to [email protected]
The ARC-Central Office (ARC-CO) seeks to appoint an experienced and dynamic person to the
following position in Hatfield, Pretoria:
Coordinator: Logistics and Disposal
Management
Key performance areas: • Initiate, manage and/or control national projects • Conduct research in
poultry nutrition, including data capturing, analysis, interpretation and report-writing • Publish semiscientific and peer-reviewed articles • Disseminate results through verbal and poster presentations,
seminars, workshops, radio and TV • Establish networking opportunities by attending scientific
gatherings and work with farmers and communities • Supervise and co-supervise postgraduate
students • Provide diagnostic and advisory services • Coordinate research with single or
multidisciplinary teams, including human resources and equipment • Contribute towards protection
of intellectual property rights • Liaise with all stakeholders and relevant security agencies • Provide
other general administrative support as requested by the Programme Manager • Arrange meetings,
workshops, teleconferences, videoconferences and other event planning and coordination and
record minutes.
Key performance areas: • Set inventory levels of all stock items • Identify items that should be
kept in stock, based on their consumption • Develop and distribute procedures of store items
• Follow up on outstanding deliveries, and monitor and report on the performance of suppliers
• Develop a stock taking plan • Ensure that stock takes occur in a coordinated manner across the
organisation • Determine and recommend a disposal method • Plan and coordinate the disposal
process • Compile disposal reports • Perform secretarial functions for the Central Office Disposal
Committee • Manage the supplier database and coordinate the purchase of vehicles • Keep record
of and manage all supplier contracts.
Requirements: Researcher: A PhD in Animal Nutrition or equivalent. Junior Researcher: An MSc in
Animal Production or equivalent. Both levels: • 5 years’ experience • Good communication skills
(written and verbal) • A valid Code B (08) driver’s licence.
Enquiries: Mr MD Motiang, tel. (012) 672-9147
Researcher/Junior Researcher: Animal Breeding
and Genetics (Irene)
Key performance areas: • Conceptualise, plan and conduct quantitative genetic research, mainly
in beef cattle • Perform analysis and interpretation of research data • Compile detailed reports for
internal and external audiences • Conduct technology transfer to farmers, students and industry
organisations • Publish scientific peer review reports and articles • Conduct routine national genetic
evaluation for breed societies • Write funding proposals • Identify and allocate required resources to
the project • Train and mentor subordinates and students • Prepare and manage the project budget
• Ensure project management complies with SHE/OHS requirements.
Requirements: Researcher: A PhD in Animal Science or equivalent qualification. Junior Researcher:
An MSc (Agric) in Animal Science or equivalent. Both levels: • Registration with the South African
Council for Natural Scientific Professions • 3 years’ relevant research experience • A valid driver’s
licence • Advanced computer skills in software applicable to animal breeding research • Good
communication skills (written and verbal).
Enquiries: Dr N Maiwashe, tel. (012) 672-9028
Project Coordinator: Germplasm Conservation
and ReproductiveBiotechnologies (Irene)
Key performance areas: • Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule, which includes
administrative tasks at all sites involved in the project • Coordinate project meetings, including travel
arrangements and expense reports • Participate in the project research meetings • Maintain Project
research team Manager’s calendar • Prepare and/or edit meeting minutes, presentations and tables
• Ensure adherence to deadlines for the project and team members • File all project documents
accordingly • Ensure coordination of the interfaces of all disciplines within ART project • The
detailed schedule will include all project milestones/deliverables and dependencies, including at
least preliminary procurement of capex, site review of liquid nitrogen plant and material procurement
• Track project changes and produce an updated site-based schedule as agreed in signed project
contract • Compile summary documents, eg task plan, management summary and target product
profile • Responsible to take input from the committee, council analysts and project manager to
develop and maintain a detailed schedule.
Requirements: • A BSc/BCom degree in Animal Science/Agriculture or equivalent • 2-3 years’
experience as a project coordinator or in research management • Advanced computer skills in
software applicable to molecular genetic research • Good communication skills (written and
verbal) • Plan and coordinate meetings, workshops, teleconference and videoconferences and
record minutes • Liaise with all stakeholders and relevant security agencies • Provide other general
administrative support as requested by the Research Team Manager.
Enquiries: Prof Nedambale, tel. (012) 672-9210
Applications for this division: Ms A Chipa, ARC-API, Private Bag X2, Irene 0062 or fax to
086 642 9416. Applications can also be submitted by e-mail to [email protected]
Requirements: • A B degree/National Diploma in Logistics Management or related field • Experience
in logistics and disposal management • 3 years’ experience in supply chain management • A good
understanding and interpretation of PPPFA, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, BEE and SCM prescripts
• Organisational and supervisory skills • Policy implementation skills • Good communication skills
(written and verbal) • Computer literacy, with proficiency in the MS Office suite.
Enquiries: Mr M Masebenza, tel. (012) 427-9728
Applications for this division: Ms L Molebatsi, ARC-CO, PO Box 8783, Pretoria 0001 or fax to
Research Technician Production system (012) 430-5814. Applications can also be submitted by
e-mail to [email protected]
The ARC-Small Grain Institute (ARC-SGI) seeks to appoint experienced and dynamic
persons to the following positions in Bethlehem, Free State:
Senior Researcher: Crop Improvement
(Barley Breeder)
Key performance areas: • Determine the required barley ideotype with regard to agronomic, disease,
quality and adaptability characteristics • Compile crossing block and plan inter-varietal crosses in order
to develop new cultivars • Determine selection pressure with regard to individual traits in segregating
populations and in accordance with genetic theory • Plan and execute actions at main test localities
• Document all findings and write up the results in reports and scientific papers • Maintain a complete
database of all actions and populations • Transfer technology through writing research reports,
scientific papers and popular articles • Source new research opportunities and write proposals
• Prepare and manage the project budget • Supervise, evaluate and motivate personnel in the
programme • Ensure compliance with OHS regulations and procedures.
Requirements: • A PhD plus 5 years’ post-breeding experience (Wheat, Barley, Oats and Triticale) OR
PhD with 8 relevant peer-reviewed publications OR a list of cultivar developed and commercialised
• Computer literacy, with proficiency in the MS Office suite • Registration with a relevant scientific
body will be an advantage • Good communication skills (written and verbal) • A team player with the
ability to work independently • A valid driver’s licence.
Enquiries: Dr A Malan, tel. (058) 307-3400
Research Technician: Production
Systems
Key performance areas: • Timeously compile trial plans for the relevant programmes with the correct
entries for the specific areas • Supervise the preparation and packing of trials in separate replications
• Determine trial’s plant components at the desirable stages • Weigh and determine hectolitre mass
and grain moisture on all samples entering the laboratory from the trial sites of the various trials
to be ready for report to the National Cultivar Evaluation Committee • Be responsible for financial
processes, including budgeting and budget control of the seeding density and planting date trial on
an ongoing basis • Interpret research results on scientific principles on a continuous basis to assist
in decision-making towards the next season’s seeding rate and planting date trial • Write reports on
the abovementioned results • Manage human resources allocated to the project on a continuous
basis, including personnel evaluation.
Requirements: • A National Diploma/BTech/BSc Agric degree • 2 years’ job-related experience
in conducting field trials • Computer literacy, with proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite • Good
communication skills (written and verbal).
Enquiries: Mr Willem Kilian, tel. (058) 307-3498
Applications for this division: Ms L Mofokeng, ARC-SGI, Private Bag X29, Bethlehem 9700 or fax
to (058) 307-3419. Applications can also be submitted by e-mail to [email protected]
Competitive remuneration packages will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the positions. Appointment will be
subject to a 6-month probation period and a positive security clearance.
Applications, accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV (including certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s licence
and nationality - NB: Non-RSA citizens/work permit holders must attach certified copies), as well as the names and particulars of
3 traceable referees, should be forwarded to the contacts mentioned at each division.
A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered
Applicants who do not receive any response from us within 4 weeks of the closing date must regard their applications
as unsuccessful.
The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer but is committed to the principles
and processes of Employment Equity. The company reserves the right not to appoint.
http://www.arc.agric.za
Facilities Coordinator
Researcher/Junior Researcher:
Rangelands Ecology (Western Cape)
Closing date for applications: 24 October 2014
Further information on the ARC
is available on the ARC website:
The ARC-Institute for Agricultural Engineering (ARC-IAE) seeks to appoint an
experienced and dynamic person to the following position in Silverton, Pretoria: