Research Support Assistant x50 at Agricultural Research Council
Research Support Assistant x50 at Agricultural Research Council
RESEARCH SUPPORT ASSISTANT X50: RANGELAND AND FORAGE SCIENCE
The Agricultural Research Council
Irene (Ap)
Job Reference Number: AP101
Department: 02 – API
Business Unit:
Industry: Research
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 50
Salary: Market Related
The ARC-Animal Production (ARC-AP) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic persons to the following positions at Irene, Pretoria:
Job Description
- Providing regular verbal and written feedback on field activities.
- Working closely with research personnel and assisting in achieving project deliverables.
- Ensuring accurate and timeous completion of assigned tasks.
- Maintaining data-collection equipment and ensuring cost-effective use of materials.
- Ensuring visible compliance with Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Job Requirements
- Grade 12 .
- Good communication (written and verbal).
- Ability to do work routing and physically demanding work in adverse weather conditions.
- Experience working in a research project/environment will be an added advantage.
- Strong sense of responsibility, accuracy, and independence.
Enquiries: Mr P N Rakau: Tel: 012 672 9102
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 27 FEBRUARY 2026
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.
Preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees, certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of driver’s license must be attached on the form.
A 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. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint.
