The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is offering exciting career opportunities across various research and operational units. If you are a qualified researcher, technician, or support staff with a passion for agricultural and scientific advancement in South Africa, consider applying for one of the vacancies listed below.
Vacancy Details
| Employer: | Agricultural Research Council (ARC) |
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| Closing Dates: | 23–25 April 2025 |
| Locations: | Pretoria, Roodeplaat, Hluhluwe, Stellenbosch |
1. Researcher – Aquaculture
Location: Irene, Pretoria
Reference: AP31
Contract: Fixed-Term
Salary: Market-related
Requirements:
- PhD in Aquaculture/Animal Science, or MSc with 5+ years’ research experience
- Strong record of publications and student supervision
- Project, financial, and HR management skills
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Closing Date: 25 April 2025
2. Junior Researcher – Nematology
Location: Roodeplaat
Reference: PHP0632
Contract: 3-Year Fixed-Term
Salary: Market-related
Requirements:
- MSc in Nematology/Zoology/Environmental Science
- Experience in DNA extraction, PCR, and nematode diagnostics
- Valid driver’s license
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Closing Date: 24 April 2025
3. Artisan Assistant
Location: Onderstepoort
Reference: ARC-OVR10/41
Type: Permanent
Salary: Market-related
Requirements:
- Matric
- 2 years’ experience in general maintenance
- Plumbing, roofing, and infrastructure maintenance experience preferred
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Closing Date: 24 April 2025
4. Farm Assistant
Location: Stellenbosch
Reference: ARC-INFR0422
Type: Permanent
Salary: Market-related
Requirements:
- Grade 10
- 3 years relevant farm experience
- Knowledge of fruit orchards, vineyard tasks, pruning, pest monitoring, etc.
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Closing Date: 24 April 2025
5. Researcher – Entomology
Location: Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal
Reference: ARC-OVR10/40
Type: Permanent
Salary: Market-related
Requirements:
- MSc or PhD in Entomology or related field
- Peer-reviewed publications and student supervision
- Independent field research experience
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Closing Date: 25 April 2025
6. Postdoctoral Researcher – Toxicology (Re-advertised)
Location: Onderstepoort
Reference: ARC-OVR10/39
Type: Contract
Salary: Market-related
Requirements:
- PhD in Genetic/Environmental Toxicology or Biochemistry
- Knowledge of genotoxicity assays and compound isolation
- Proven publication record
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Closing Date: 23 April 2025
How to Apply
For all positions:
- Attach a cover letter, detailed CV (with 3 contactable referees), certified qualifications, driver’s license, and supporting documents.
- Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation report.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.