MSc STUDENT BURSARY X2 POSITIONS: IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

The Agricultural Research Council

2026/05/21   Silverton

Job Ref #: ARC-NRE/98
Industry: Engineering
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
The ARC-Natural Resources and Engineering (ARC-NRE) seeks to appoint MSc students, based in Silverton, Pretoria
Job Description

• Conduct research on agricultural/irrigation water management and agriculture.
• Collect, process, interpret data, and make internal project recommendations.
• Write reports, policy briefs, and scientific articles based on research findings.
• Provide research support to Irrigation and Agricultural Infrastructure Engineering research projects as the affiliated postgraduate student.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders within affiliated research projects.

Job Requirements

• BSc Degree in Agricultural Engineering or any undergraduate degree in a discipline with an emphasis on agricultural/irrigation water management.
• Applicants should be highly motivated graduates with a strong academic background.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Must be willing to travel to farming communities and remote areas for intermediate periods.

     

Enquiries: Dr Macdex Mutema, Tel: 012 842 4000

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 03 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 organisation reserves the right not to appoint.