Job Ref #: ARC-925
Industry: Graduates
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 7

Job Description

• Agribusiness Management
• Agricultural Economics
• Intellectual Property Management and Commercialisation
• Environmental & Natural Resources Management 
• Agricultural Extension
• Agricultural Management
• Information Systems
• Econometrics
• Socioeconomics
• Social Sciences
• International Relations
• Knowledge Management 
• Gender Studies
• Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) Computable General Equilibrium Models (CGE), Agent based Modelling

 

Additional Benefits

• Opportunity to be paired with senior ARC professionals through a mentorship programme.

• Possible work placement opportunities at the ARC and other affiliated organisations, subject to availability of positions.

• Thesis/dissertation/Research publications and printing costs funding.

• Access to ARC Laboratories and research facility for your trials.

• Opportunity to work on real-life projects that address socioeconomic challenges through your research (ARC co-supervision)

• Research skills training workshops to sharpen your academic writing skills

• Maximum of three (3) years for master's programme

 

Job Requirements

• South African Citizen.
• Honours degree in the following fields, Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Economics, Intellectual Property and Commercialization, Environmental & Natural Resources Management, Agricultural Extension, Information Systems, Econometrics, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Knowledge Management, Gender Studies, SAM and CGE, Agent based Modelling.
• Between the ages of 18 and 35 years old.
• Registered for this academic year in any South African University or intend registering in the future.
• Not a recipient of any bursary, including NSFAS.
• Currently unemployed.

Enquiries: Mr Ndikho Mbuce, Email: arcpdp@arc.agric.za

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 17 JUNE 2026

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 organization reserves the right not to appoint.