Agricultural Research Council Of South Africa Jobs

The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a Research and Development Institution of excellence in South Africa, which operates within the National System of Innovation. The ARC has a mandate for innovative and creative agricultural research, technology development and transfer aimed at the advancement of South African agriculture. Its operations are overseen by the ARC Council appointed by and accountable to the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

The ARC seeks to appoint experienced and dynamic people to the following position based at the ARC-Institute for Agricultural Engineering (ARC-IAE) in Silverton, Pretoria:

Agricultural Engineer

The ideal candidate will be supporting the following programmes:

• Agricultural Water Use and Conservation
• Renewable Energy
• Agriculture Structures and Infrastructure
• Agricultural Mechanisation
• Post-harvest Engineering and Storage
• Precision Agriculture and Automation.

Key performance areas:

• Participate in project planning and identification of new projects within the Institute’s strategic programme
• Conduct research, data analysis as well as technology transfer in the identified projects
• Contribute in marketing the programme for income generation
• Assist in compiling reports and manage project budgets
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and construct prototype agricultural engineering equipment and structures based on drawings.

Requirements:

• B Engineering or Master's degree in Agricultural Engineering • Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) will be an added advantage
• Preference will be given to applicants who are qualified Agricultural Engineers, whilst consideration will be given to applicants who are trained as Civil or Mechanical Engineers, with proven exposure to the agricultural sector
• Valid Code 08 (EB) driver’s licence.

Enquiries: Prof TE Simalenga, tel. (012) 842-4000

The appointments will be subject to a 6-month probation period.

Applications: Mr Owen Pula, at ARC-IAE, Private Bag X519, Silverton 0127, or hand deliver at 141 Cresswell Road, Weavind Park, Pretoria, or fax: 086 751 6223/086 751 6197. Applications can also be submitted electronically by e-mail to: iscwcv@arc.agric.za

Competitive remuneration packages will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the positions.

Applications, accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV (including certificates, supporting documents and nationality. NB: Non-RSA citizens/work permit holders must attach certified copies), as well as the names and particulars of 3 traceable referees, should be forwarded to the address mentioned at each position.

The closing date for applications is 17 February 2012.

A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applicants who have not received any response from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, must regard their applications as unsuccessful.

The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer but is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company has the right not to appoint.

Further information on the ARC is available on the ARC website: http://www.arc.agric.za