Position:Virology Internship

Location: Roodeplaat

CLOSING DATE :21 NOVEMBER 2024

Job Requirements:

• National Diploma, Btech, BSc degree or equivalent.
• Prior experience in molecular laboratory and glasshouse and tunnel facilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Excellent communication Skills (Written and Verbal).
• Ability to work in diverse teams.
• Ability to be hands-on and excellent problem solving skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and work systematically.

Job Description:

• Laboratory support and sample management — assist with plant or soil samples brought in for testing in the virology laboratory; assist with microbiology and molecular assays according to set protocols, including weighing of chemicals and preparation of solutions, plant or soil sample storage, nucleic acid (DNA/RNA) extraction and various diagnostic assays, including ELISA, RT-PCR or PCR and gel electrophoresis.
• Sample collection — assist researchers with collection of samples on field trips.
• Glasshouse or field trials — assist researchers with the tending of plants or the monitoring of pests and diseases in glasshouse or field trials.
• Health and safety— compliance with general health and safety regulations; demonstrate safe use of safety equipment, safe application of surface sterilizers, sanitizers and pesticides.
• General — attention to detail and work accuracy, ability to work under pressure and handling of high work load at times

Position: RESEARCH SUPPORT ASSISTANT – SOILBORNE DISEASES

Location: Stellenbosch

CLOSING DATE:21 NOVEMBER 2024

Job Requirements:

• Grade 12 or relevant experience.
• Proficiency in MS office suite.
• Previous experience in a Plant Pathology or Microbiology laboratory will be an advantage.
• Ability to work in a team.
• A valid code 08/EB driver’s license.

Job Description:

• Assist with preparation of growth media for fungi.
• Isolation, purification and preservation of fungal cultures.
• Assist with planting and evaluation of glasshouse and field trials.
• General laboratory and administrative assistance.
• Assistance with organizing scientific events.

Position: PROJECT COORDINATOR

Location: Roodeplaat

Closing date: 21 NOVEMBER 2024

Job Requirements:

• A relevant Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma.
• The ideal candidate must have experience in project management as well as experience in coordinating projects and contracts.
• Have sound knowledge plant protection disciplines.
• Excellent computer literacy with proven data management skills, excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• High self-motivation and an ability to work independently and to multitask.

Job Description:

• Management of campus reporting and research information systems.
• Collation of technical reports for management reporting purposes.
• Archiving of institute project information.
• Management of Project Office and Quality Control of project proposals and reports in collaboration with Research and Support Managers.
• Assistance with Business Planning in collaboration with Research Managers.
• Liaison with ARC Cooperate structures in relation to policy, legal requirements and intellectually property rights.

Position: CASUAL/TEMPORARY WORKERS(X10)

Location: Roodeplaat

CLOSING DATE:  15 NOVEMBER 2024

Job Requirements:

• Grade 10 with 3 years relevant experience.
• Proven experience as a painter.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Organized, neat, and accurate in work.

Job Description:

• The removal of irrigation pipes from fields before making any land preparations
• General activities to prepare fields for research trials, including weeding, planting, harvesting, processing of plants, as well as removing or installing fences, irrigation equipment, etc.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks necessary for maintaining the research trials, as well as cleaning around the research fields and the fences.
• They will also assist with cleaning around and inside glasshouses and tunnels.
• Spraying of chemicals around the fences and buildings.
• Painting, plumbing and general building maintenance

Position: FARM FOREMAN

Location: Elgin

CLOSING DATE :12 NOVEMBER 2024

Job Requirements:

• National Diploma in Agriculture or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Five years relevant experience in farming operations in a research environment.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Experience in irrigation methods, tractor maintenance.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Description:

Plan, co-ordinate and effective use of personnel in a productive manner to ensure time management is adhered too.
Function independently in the orchards and able to solve problems encountered.
Record keeping of all irrigation, fertilizer and chemical applications.
Ensure that work is done satisfactory according to set standards by Farm Manager & Researchers.
Report any problems, discrepancies and neglect immediately to Farm Manager.
Applying discipline and grievance procedures of ARC Code of Conduct.
Evaluate Farm Supervisors & Farm Assistants.
Managing poison-, fertilizer-, chemical- and diesel stores.
Stock taking monthly.

Applications:

To send your application for any of the above positions, please visit https://arcjobs.mcidirecthire.com/