Location: Gauteng
Closing Date: 30 June 2026
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is Hiring for a Research Assistant at its Animal Production Center
The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position(s) at Animal Production (ARC-AP), Irene, Gauteng.
Job Description
- Assist with routine analysis of chemical nature.
- Prepare reagents and chemicals used for routine analysis.
- Clean utensils and glassware used for routine analytical determination.
- Correctly apply techniques within specified guidelines.
- Timeously complete technical tasks according to set quality and accreditation standards.
- Efficiently plan and schedule analytical service in accordance with given instructions.
- Cost–effective stock control according to regulation.
- Timeous reporting of malfunctioning equipment’s.
- Maintain and ensure that equipment’s are in working order and in compliance with applicable quality standards.
- Assist in maintaining a clean laboratory in general.
- Assist in maintaining the accreditation status, ISO/IEC 17025:2017, of the laboratory.
- Maintain Occupational and Health, Safety in the laboratory according to Good Laboratory Practice.
- Assist with sample reception and monthly mixing of calibration standards.
Job Requirements
- Grade 12 with 3 years relevant experience.
- National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry will be an added advantage.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Skilled to work as part of the team as well as independently.
- The ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.
- Experience in ISO 17025 and working in an accredited laboratory will be an advantage.
- Skilled to work as part of the team as well as independently.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite will be an added advantage.
- In possession of a valid SA driver’s license will be an added advantage.
Enquiries: Ms, Boitsheko Mahapa: Tel: (012) 672 9044
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 June 2026
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 and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license and at least three contactable referees) must be attached on the form.
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. The company has the right not to appoint.