DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FUNDED PhD & MSc BURSARY PROGRAMME: AGROMETEOROLOGY - CARBON MANAGEMENT
The Agricultural Research Council
2025/06/19   Pretoria

Job Ref #: ARC-NRE: 47
Industry: Research
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 2
The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position(s) at Natural Resources and Engineering (ARC-NRE), Arcadia, Pretoria
Job Description
  • Conduct studies of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in agricultural systems.
  • Develop a carbon management tool architecture and framework.
  • Build a carbon management software tool.
  • Develop a plan for implementation and testing of carbon management tools.
  • Collect and analyze primary and secondary data.
  • Write reports and scientific articles.
Job Requirements
  • PhD bursary: MSc degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Data Science / Information Systems.
  • MSc bursary: BSc Honours degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Data Science / Information Systems.
  • Applicants should be highly motivated graduates with a strong academic background.
  • Strong background in software development.
  • Proficiency in one of the scientific programming languages (R, Python, Java, etc.) is essential.
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Valid driver’s licence (code 08/EB).

Enquiries: Dr ME Moeletsi, Tel: 012 310 2500

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 26 JUNE 2025

A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance (as well as competency and leadership assessments). 

Preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.

Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees, certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of driver’s license must be attached on the form.

A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint.