ARC Vacancies: Apply by 23–25 April 2025

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)
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.