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Agricultural Research Council (ARC): Research Support Assistants x 50
Role Overview
Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a premier South African research institution dedicated to advancing agricultural innovation and sustainability. It conducts research and development across key areas such as crop production, animal production, soil science, biotechnology, and food security. The ARC supports farmers, agribusinesses, and policymakers by providing scientific solutions, improving productivity, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices to strengthen the country’s food systems and rural development.
Agricultural Research Council - ARC-Animal Production (ARC-AP) is inviting applications for Research Support Assistants to support livestock research projects. The role includes assisting research personnel, providing regular feedback on field activities, ensuring accurate and timely task completion, maintaining data-collection equipment, and adhering to Occupational Health and Safety standards. This opportunity suits detail-oriented candidates passionate about advancing animal production research.
Providing regular verbal and written feedback on field activities.
Working closely with research personnel and assisting in achieving project deliverables.
Ensuring accurate and timeous completion of assigned tasks.
Maintaining data-collection equipment and ensuring cost-effective use of materials.
Ensuring visible compliance with Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Grade 12 / Matric certifcate
Good communication (written and verbal).
Ability to do work routing and physically demanding work in adverse weather conditions.
Strong sense of responsibility, accuracy, and independence.
Advantageous: Experience working in a research project/environment will be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
• Providing regular verbal and written feedback on field activities.
• Working closely with research personnel and assisting in achieving project deliverables.
• Ensuring accurate and timeous completion of assigned tasks.
• Maintaining data-collection equipment and ensuring cost-effective use of materials.
• Ensuring visible compliance with Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Entry Requirements
• Grade 12 / Matric certifcate
• Good communication (written and verbal).
• Ability to do work routing and physically demanding work in adverse weather conditions.
• Strong sense of responsibility, accuracy, and independence.
• Advantageous: Experience working in a research project/environment will be an added advantage.
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