Research Support Assistant (10 Months Fixed Term Contract)
Job Description
Interacts with the community beneficiary while playing a role in community engagement activities that include, education (e.g. training, awareness raising, capacity building), research (e.g. data collection for monitoring and evaluation), and support (e.g. communications and stakeholder database) to ensure the preservation and integration of Indigenous knowledge systems into broader development initiatives.
Facilitates community engagements.
Facilitates communication between the community beneficiary, including traditional leaders, knowledge holders and the research team.
Monitors and reports research progress in collaboration with the project coordinator and project leader.
Assists other projects within the Water Science Unit, when required.
Diploma in Agriculture or related field.
Ability to work positively with a wide range of individuals involved in a project.
Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Resident in Gauteng Province, Tshwane District Municipality.
Part of the Bapedi ethnic group.
Fluent in English, Pedi and Sotho languages.
Enquiries: Senior Researcher: Dr NA Araya: Tel: 012 310 2500
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12 MARCH 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 cover 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 to 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.
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Job IdJD1397852
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Contract
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationPretoria, GP, ZA, South Africa
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