Job Opportunities at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Caring of chickens, feeding of animals.
• Cleaning of chicken houses and of water/feeding troughs.
• Offloading activities.
• Maintenance of buildings and surrounding fence.
• General Repairs.
• Daily Inspection of animals.
• Research support.
• Compliance with animal ethics and welfare.
• Reproduction and Breeding.
• Recording of Animal feed.
• Compliance with OHS.

Requirements

• A Grade 12 with 3 years relevant experience or Grade 10 with 8 years relevant experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).

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Description

• Undertake PhD study for four years in Crop Science, Horticulture and or Agronomy.
• Provide research support to indigenous vegetables project.
• Transfer research knowledge through popular and peer-reviewed publications, national and international presentations, and technical bulletins.
• Laying out of the research trials.
• Collect, capture, analyse, interpret and discuss research data and make recommendations.
• Renders diagnostic and advisory services at a national level.
• Ensure compliance with SHE/OHS policies and procedures.
• Perform any other duties as prescribed by the supervisor.

Requirements

• MSc in Crop Science, Horticulture, Agronomy or any other related field.
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal).
• A valid driver’s licence would be an added advantage.
• Ability to do physical work outside in the field, greenhouse and laboratory.
• Ability to liaise with researchers on project progress and participation pertaining to research activities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in the MS office suite.

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Description

• Administration of various data capture facilities.
• To offer advice and guidance to customers on the design of their questionnaires.
• Maintains database by entering new and updated customer and account information.
• Prepares source data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information.
• Establishing entry priorities. Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required.
• Maintains data entry requirements by following data program techniques and procedures and procedures.
• Transcription of data from source (farmers) documents available verify quality of work.

Requirements

• A Grade 12 certificate (Matric) with 3 years of relevant experience.
• The ability to work with data entry.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle large volumes of data.
• Must be Computer Literate.

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Description

• Generate banana mutants using vector-based CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing to target virus susceptibility genes, and explore ribonucleoprotein-based approaches.
• Guide RNA design, in vitro Cas9 cleavage assays, T-DNA vector construction.
• Embryogenic cell suspension culture and Agrobacterium-mediated plant transformation.
• Molecular analysis of target genes using PCR, Sanger and high-through put sequencing.
• Conduct reporter gene assays and transient expression studies.
• Screen banana mutants for virus resistance.
• Support MSc and PhD students.
• Publish in reputable journals and present at scientific congresses.

Requirements

• PhD in Plant Biotechnology/Plant pathology or related field.
• Experience with tissue culture (somatic embryogenesis), Agrobacterium-mediated transformation and CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing in plants is mandatory.
• Experience in plant virology is desirable.
• Proven record of publications of scientific papers.

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Description

• Contribute towards the development of cattle business and rangeland management plan.
• Contribute towards the development herd health, rangeland management feed supplementation and production plan.
• Contribute to plan internal and external research activities conducted on research farm animals by single or multi-disciplinary research teams.
• Continuously monitor and maintain infrastructure (fences, dams, kraals and others) on the farm
• Compile monthly and quarterly reports.
• Collect and capture monthly performance data on all the animals on the farm or in accordance with research protocols.
• Supervise/mentor university.
• students/interns, research assistants and animal attendance on the farm.
• Transfer technology during farmers and information days.
• Complies with all occupational health and safety regulations.

Requirements

• BSc/Diploma in Animal Science, Animal Health and Agricultural Management or equivalent.
• A postgraduate qualification with a track record of research experience will be an added advantage.
• Three-year experience working as a cattle farm manager or in cattle farm or similar environment.
• Demonstrate good understanding of cattle production and grazing systems.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Contribute to generates income from cattle sales to ensure self-sustenance of the enterprise.
• Profiency in MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work under extreme working conditions and overtimes.
• A valid driver’s license.

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Description

• Investigate the etiology and  epidemiology of soilborne diseases caused by soilborne pathogens.
• Conduct field surveys of soilborne pathogens.
• Conduct glasshouse studies.
• Molecular characterization of soilborne pathogens.
• Interact with clients.
• Compile and manage research budgets.
• Prepare proposal and reports for and conduct research independently.
• Project administration.
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific and in popular journals.
• Present research results at national/international forums
• Assist with organization of scientific events.
• Supervise personnel and students.

Requirements

• PhD in Plant Pathology.
• Research Planning and Management of research projects. At least 3 years' experience in a relevant scientific research environment, post MSc with national record of accomplishment on a level of  a Researcher.
• A minimum 3 - 5 peer reviewed publications.
• Proven record of accomplishment for generating external income.
• Proven record for financial management of projects.
• Proven track record of supervising/co-supervising other researchers/students.
• Record of building national and international collaboration/ networks.
• Knowledge and experience in the isolation of soilborne fungal and oomycete pathogens.
• Knowledge and research experience in glasshouse and field trials with soilborne fungal and oomycete pathogens.
• Knowledge and experience in molecular characteristics of soilborne plant pathogens.
• Relevant experience in applied plat pathology.
• A valid code 08/EB drivers license.

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Description

• Initiation, management and implementation of national/international research and innovation projects within the area of responsibility of their research team.
• Providing leadership across specialised research fields and value chains.
• Managing all human resources aspects and communication within the area of responsibility of their research team (e.g. performance management, employee relations and wellness) and being custodians of change management.
• Identifying long-term budget requirements and being accountable for compiling and managing project budgets.
• Leading, developing, writing and negotiating project proposals with national/international funders for research within the area of specialty, and actively sourcing new national/international research opportunities and collaboration.
• Managing the quality of science of the research programme including setting and maintaining the quality of accepted scientific standards of excellence within the discipline.
• Provision of scientific leadership and guidance regarding specific research field as well as quality control of all scientific outputs (project proposals, scientific and popular publications, technical reports, and scientific presentations).
• Marketing research projects within the programme through the establishment of appropriate networks, partnerships and collaboration both nationally and internationally. This includes stakeholder engagements to build new and maintain existing relationships/partnerships.

Requirements

• PhD in Soil Science.
• At least 8-10 years’ post-PhD experience.
• At least 8-10 years’ experience in the management of research teams.
• Minimum of 20 peer-reviewed publications.
• Proven research and managerial track record in Soil Science.           
• Proven experience in attracting externally funded projects, and networking with national/international clients and stakeholders.
• Financial and personnel management, marketing and negotiation skills.
• Scientific leadership and mentoring skills.
• NRF rating would be an added advantage.
• Registration with a scientific or professional body would be an added advantage.
• Candidate should demonstrate ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural research team.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Valid driver’s license (code 08/EB).

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Description

• Monitor and review the capturing of all physical (moveable and immovable) assets in the physical asset management registers.
• Monitor and review the allocation of assets to asset holders.
• Oversee and review the monitoring of assets in accordance with the relevant policy and procedures.
• Promote correct implementation of sound asset management practices.
• Supervise employees to ensure sound physical asset management.
• Managed the asset team and compliance thereof with respect to acquisition, operations, verification, and disposal processes.
• Assist in sourcing & allocation of the required resources to complete asset management, e.g., Offices, Equipment, etc.

Requirements

• A BCom Degree in Finance or a related field.
• 3 years of asset management supervisory experience.
• Professional membership in the Finance field will be an added advantage.
• MS Excel competence in consolidating and working with pivot tables.
• Reporting capability.
• A valid South African driver's license will be added advantage