Position: Interns X2

Location:  Stellenbosch

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 19 MAY 2025

Job Requirements:

• National Diploma in Agriculture with specialization in Crop Science, Soil Science or Agronomy.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• A team player with the ability to work independently.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience in conducting research field trials will be an added advantage.
• Ability to perform physical work.
• Great learning capability.

Job Description:

• Assist in projects and perform routine activities under supervision.
• Ability to work on research projects in the field for long and extensive hours.
• Coordination of work activities and supervise allocated temporary workers if applicable.
• Provide research support, diagnostics and other services.
• Collect and capture data under supervision.
• Assist with planting and evaluation of glasshouse and field trials under supervision.
• Regularly provide feedback (verbal/written) on work activities to supervisor.
• Comply with health and safety and risk procedures.

Position: QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER

Location: Onderstepoort

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 29 MAY 2025

Job Requirements:

• National Diploma or B-Tech in Biological Science or related discipline.
• At least 3 years’ experience in Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge and experience in ISO Standard 17025.
• Knowledge of SANAS documentation and requirements.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Experience in auditing techniques, management of documents and records.
• A valid SA driver’s license.

Job Description:

• Documenting quality standards and procedures to ensure consistency and adherence to regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and customer expectations.
• Assist with the performance routine quality inspections and audits to assess compliance/conformance and identify areas for improvement.
• Identify and list quality standard breaches.
• Keep accurate records and documentation related to quality processes and practices.
• Participate in quality committees or teams to promote employee involvement.
• Promote a culture of quality management through regular communication and awareness campaigns.
• Identify opportunities to ensure enhance adherence and suggest corrective actions.
• Involved in quality training programs for employees, including new hires and ongoing refresher training.
•  Maintenance of the accreditation status of the laboratory through good laboratory practices in line with South African National Accreditation Systems (SANAS) and the ISO/IEC 17025:2005.
• Uphold the quality management systems to ensure that management and technical requirements are met and to constantly seek to improve the system.
• Be the liaison contact person between the laboratory and SANAS.

Position: RESEARCHER (CROP PROTECTION-PLANT PATHOLOGY)

Location:  Potchefstroom

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 28 MAY 2025

Job Requirements:

• PhD or Masters Degree (Plant Pathology) with 3 to 5 peer reviewed publications.
• Biotechnology background will be an advantage
• Registration with a scientific and professional body will be added advantage.
• Proven track record for generating external income for research projects.
• Experience in mentoring students.
• Valid EB driver’s license.

responsibilities:

• Research planning and Initiation.
• Equipment and Research Materials. 
• Project Human Resources.
• Project Finances.
• Risk Management and Mitigation.
• Monitoring, Evaluation, reporting and project close out.

Position: TRACTOR DRIVER

Location: Roodeplaat

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 22 MAY 2025

Job Requirements:

• Grade 10 plus 3 years’ experience as a tractor operator or Earth Heavy Moving Equipment.
• Grade 12 will be an added advantage.
• Tractor and Earth Heavy Moving Equipment operator certificate will be an added advantage.
• Good reading and writing skills.
• Valid Driver’s Licence.
• Willing to do a competency test during the interview process.

Job Description:

• Work on a tractor with various implements, including bush cutter, slasher, spraying machine,
• fertilizer spread, planter etc. at a correct speed;
• Ensure proper soil preparation is done accurately, timeously and in a professional manner;
• Safe transportation of workers, farm produce, fertilizers, and other farm equipment;
• Pruning, suckering, canopy management and harvesting of fruit trees / vineyards;
• Basic maintenance of the tractor, implements, irrigation & trellis systems;
• Reporting of any symptoms of defects and breakages on the tractor & implements;
• Time management with execution of individual & team tasks;
• Record keeping of day-to-day work done, diesel usage, spraying programs.
• Assist with general farm work.
• Comply with all requirements of the OHS Act.

Position: SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR SUPPORT- ICT

Location: Irene (Ap)

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 23 MAY 2025

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Information Technology or Computer Science.
• 5 years’ experience in an Information Technology field.
• Microsoft certification will be an advantage.
• ITIL certification will be advantageous.
• Good knowledge of ICT principles and financial policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Computer hardware and software.
• High-level ability to work independently.
• Good communication verbal and written skills.

Job Description:

• Installation and maintenance of ICT hardware maintain asset database, installation of legal, licensed software and approved network equipment.
• Installing Software upgrades and providing user support on software where possible.
• Consult, advice, and support where possible on use and/or installation of specialized software, hardware, and intelligent devices.
• Maintaining security of the network and applications.
• Consult with ICT Senior System Administrator, ICT Service Delivery Manager or CO Engineers where required to ensure information systems operate effectively.
• Performing backups in line with DRP, BCP and Backup and Restoration policies.
• Provide first- and second-line support to end users as per Ivanti incident management system.
• Maintain good relationships with end users and management in the absence of an ICT Senior System Administrator.
• Maintain or ensure effective delivery of ICT Strategy initiatives and projects

Applications:

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