Location: Various (Pretoria, Stellenbosch, Irene, Eastern Cape & across all 9 provinces)
Industry: Agriculture, Research & Development
Contract Types: Permanent & Fixed-Term Contracts
Remuneration: Market Related
Employment Equity: Positions will be filled in line with the ARC Employment Equity Plan.
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a premier science institution dedicated to agricultural innovation and development. We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions.
1. Interns x2 โ Germplasm Conservation & Reproductive Biotechnologies
- Location: Irene
- Contract: Fixed-term
- Closing Date: 17 July 2025
- Requirements: Postgraduate Diploma/BSc in Animal Production or related field. Must be a South African citizen. Driverโs license & SACNASP registration advantageous.
2. Internships x38 โ Kaonafatso ya Dikgomo Beef Recording & Improvement Scheme
- Location: Across 9 Provinces
- Contract: 2-year Fixed-term
- Closing Date: 24 July 2025
- Requirements: National Diploma in Animal Production. Prepared to travel extensively. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
3. Intern x1 โ Meat Science & Technology
- Location: Irene, Pretoria
- Contract: 3-year Fixed-term
- Closing Date: 21 July 2025
- Requirements: Diploma/BSc in Food Science & Technology. Must be a South African citizen. Academic record required.
4. MSc Student โ Analytical Services
- Location: Irene
- Contract: 3-year Fixed-term
- Closing Date: 17 July 2025
- Requirements: Honours in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Biochemistry. 1+ yearsโ experience with LC-MS/MS. Must be a South African citizen.
5. Senior Artisan โ Workshop
- Location: Ncera, Eastern Cape
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing Date: 16 July 2025
- Requirements: N6 in Mechanical Engineering + Trade Test Certificate. 5+ yearsโ artisan experience (tractor maintenance, irrigation, boreholes). Agricultural Engineering Diploma advantageous.
6. Research Technician โ Bacteriology
- Location: Roodeplaat, Pretoria
- Contract: 3-year Fixed-term
- Closing Date: 25 July 2025
- Requirements: National Diploma in Microbiology/Plant Pathology. 2+ yearsโ technical bacteriology experience. Driverโs license required.
7. DALRRD Researcher โ Plant Breeding
- Location: Loskop Research Station, Groblersdal
- Contract: 3-year Fixed-term
- Closing Date: 23 July 2025
- Requirements: PhD in Plant Breeding. 3+ yearsโ research experience (legumes preferred). Proven track record with peer-reviewed publications.
8. 4 x Seasonal Labourers
- Location: Stellenbosch
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing Date: 17 July 2025
- Requirements: Ability to work outdoors. Good hand-eye coordination. Previous farm experience advantageous.
9. Post-Doctoral Research Fellow โ Meat Science & Technology
- Location: Irene
- Contract: 2-year Fixed-term
- Closing Date: 21 July 2025
- Requirements: PhD in Food Science/Technology. Proven research background in meat science. Experience mentoring students & publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
10. Masters Student x1 โ Meat Science & Technology
- Location: Irene
- Contract: 3-year Fixed-term
- Closing Date: 21 July 2025
- Requirements: Advanced Diploma/Honours in Food Science. Must be registered for MSc/MTech. South African citizenship required.
11. Senior Business Analyst
- Location: Hatfield, Pretoria
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing Date: 17 July 2025
- Requirements: Bachelorโs in IT/IS/Business Management. 5+ yearsโ ERP & BI Tech experience. Business Analysis certification advantageous.
12. Researcher Veterinarian: Diagnostic Services
- Location: Onderstepoort, Pretoria
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing Date: 18 July 2025
- Requirements: BVSc/BVMCh. SAVC registered. Experience in diagnostics & research on veterinary diseases.
13. Senior Researcher: Bacterial Serology
- Location: Onderstepoort, Pretoria
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing Date: 18 July 2025
- Requirements: PhD/DSc in Veterinary Science/Microbiology. 5+ yearsโ post-doctoral experience. Proven publication & mentorship record.
14. Researcher โ Entomology
- Location: Roodeplaat, Pretoria
- Contract: 5-year Fixed-term
- Closing Date: 25 July 2025
- Requirements: PhD in Entomology/Nematology/Plant Pathology. 3+ yearsโ practical research experience post-Masters. Strong pest research knowledge.
15. Researcher โ Seed Pathology
- Location: Roodeplaat, Pretoria
- Contract: 5-year Fixed-term
- Closing Date: 25 July 2025
- Requirements: PhD in Plant Pathology/Microbiology/Botany. 3+ yearsโ seed health research experience. Peer-reviewed publications required.
16. Research Technician โ Meat Science & Technology
- Location: Irene
- Contract: Contract
- Closing Date: 17 July 2025
- Requirements: National Diploma in Food Science/Animal Science. 3+ yearsโ meat processing experience. Knowledge of abattoir processes & packaging.
17. Farm Manager
- Location: Stellenbosch
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing Date: 17 July 2025
- Requirements: National Diploma in Agriculture/Horticulture. 7+ yearsโ plant production experience. Knowledge of Global Gap accreditation & farm machinery.
Application Process
Applications must include:
- A cover letter
- Detailed CV with at least 3 contactable referees
- Certified copies of qualifications, ID, and driverโs license
- SAQA evaluation for foreign qualifications
Submit your application online via the ARC portal before the respective closing dates.
If you do not receive feedback within 4 weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.