Job Details

Key performance areas: Read and interpret engineering drawings and construct prototype engineering equipment and structures based on the drawings.

The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a Research and Development Institution of excellence in South Africa, which operates within the National System of Innovation. The ARC has a mandate for innovative and creative agricultural research, technology development and transfer aimed at the advancement of South African agriculture. Its operations are overseen by the ARC Council appointed by and accountable to the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

The ARC seeks to appoint experienced and dynamic people to the following position based at the ARC-Institute for Agricultural Engineering (ARC-IAE) in Silverton, Pretoria:

Artisan (Boilermaker)

Key performance areas:
Read and interpret engineering drawings and construct prototype engineering equipment and structures based on the drawings.

Requirements:
• N3 Certificate and approved relevant trade test
• 5 years’ relevant experience
• Experience in a research environment will be an added advantage
• Valid Code 08 (EB) driver’s licence
• Good skills, experience and knowledge in the operation of welding, bending, drilling, milling machines and lathes etc
• Skills in and knowledge of the erection of engineering structures
• The ability to build prototype engineering equipment for research purposes and requirements
• An understanding of relevant health and safety procedures.

Enquiries: Mr P Britz, tel. (012) 842-4000

The appointments will be subject to a 6-month probation period.

Applications: Mr Owen Pula, at ARC-IAE, Private Bag X519, Silverton 0127, or hand deliver at 141 Cresswell Road, Weavind Park, Pretoria, or fax: 086 751 6223/086 751 6197. Applications can also be submitted electronically by e-mail to: iscwcv [at] arc.agric.za

Competitive remuneration packages will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the positions.

Applications, accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV (including certificates, supporting documents and nationality. NB: Non-RSA citizens/work permit holders must attach certified copies), as well as the names and particulars of 3 traceable referees, should be forwarded to the address mentioned at each position.

The closing date for applications is 17 February 2012.

A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applicants who have not received any response from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, must regard their applications as unsuccessful.

The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer but is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company has the right not to appoint.

Further information on the ARC is available on the ARC website: http://www.arc.agric.za

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