14 Fieldwork jobs in South Africa

• Agricultural Research and Technology Development.
• Prepare plant and soil samples.
• Keeping store clean and in good condition.
• Maintain Lab equipment.
• Washing of glass ware and prepare them to be used.
• Take initiative in your job.

• Senior Certificate (Grade12).
• Physically fit.
• Ability to be rapidly trained and mentored.
• Driver’s license will be an added advantage.
• Client focused & customer service disposition.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and exercise confidentiality.
• Organizing skills.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Enquiries: Ms. Z Hlam, Tel:

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 17 SEPTEMBER 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 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.

UNU-WIDER is looking for research assistants to build and expand the tax administrative and other microdata available at the National Treasury – Secure Data Facility (NT-SDF) in Pretoria. The research assistant(s) will work closely with the Data Developer at the NT-SDF. Closing date:14 November :59 UTC+2

UNU-WIDER is looking for an outstanding individual with strong data skills, commitment and potential to contribute to the SA-TIED programme.

Through the collaboration of UNU-WIDER, the National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service over the past few years, South African administrative micro tax data has been made available for research purposes. This puts South Africa at the forefront of big data research for development and puts the country in a novel position relative to other developing (and some developed) countries. The tax data — the global best practice in some avenues of research — has opened avenues for research in areas and topics that were not possible before in South Africa.

UNU-WIDER is looking for research assistants to build and expand the tax administrative and other microdata available at the National Treasury – Secure Data Facility (NT-SDF) in Pretoria. The research assistant(s) will work closely with the Data Developer at the NT-SDF.

Update the various tax datasets held at the NT-SDF on a rolling basis

Continually improve and expand the datasets

Perform quality assurance checks and analyse trends in the data

Assist in drafting, reviewing and revising documentation related to the data

Provide research assistance through data analysis, literature reviews, drafting documents

Assist researchers with data related queries and review their data output to ensure data confidentiality

Assist with day-to-day operations of running the National Treasury - Secure Data Facility

Other duties as requested by the supervisor related to the research and administrative work.

Masters in Economics or Econometrics. Candidates who are close to completing their Masters will also be considered

Excellent skills in statistical software STATA (i.e., able to work with loops, globals, directories and writing STATA programs)

Knowledge of SQL, R, Python and ArcGIS is an advantage

Excellent analytical and drafting skills

Fluent in oral and written English

South African nationality, or the necessary residence, and work permit for South Africa

The Research Assistant will be issued a one-year consultancy contract with UNU-WIDER (renewable up to another year, subject to satisfactory performance). The Research Assistant will receive a total of USD19,620 for the contract period to supplement living expenses while stationed in Pretoria, South Africa. No extra payments for housing or living expenses will be made. Project-related costs will, however, be covered by the project.

Short personal statement (max. 1 page)

Academic record

Sample (max. 200 lines) of originally written Stata code that clearly demonstrates your coding level

The application must be submitted electronically. Deadline for applications is 14November 2022 at 23:59 (GMT +2). Interviews will be held as quickly as possible thereafter.

Short-listed applicants must be willing to undergo a competency exercise as part of the selection process.

The position is open from 3January 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter.

UNU-WIDER is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Research Assistant, based in Pretoria, South Africa, to support the SA-TIED programme. This role involves managing and enhancing tax datasets, assisting researchers, and ensuring high standards of data confidentiality.

For the full job description and application details, please click here.

UNU offers three types of contracts: fixed-term staff positions (General Service, National Officer and Professional), Personnel Service Agreement positions (PSA), and consultant positions (CTC). For more information, see the Contract Types page.

• Execute tasks in collaboration with researchers on breeding and evaluation of grapevine.
• Assist with flower emasculation and pollination.
• Embryo rescue procedures (tissue culture of seedless grape crosses). This includes Aseptic removal of rudimentary seeds from surface sterilized berries (crosses), culture & dissection of rudimentary seeds to remove embryos for further culture & development and transferring germinating embryos to glass jars. 
• Plant seedlings from glass jars to seed trays to harden-off plants from tissue culture.
• Plant seedlings from seed trays to plastic plant bags.
• Assist with tending to plants in greenhouses and tunnels (watering, weeding, fertigation).  
li>Assist with monitoring of pests and diseases in tunnels and greenhouses.
• Washing glassware and general cleaning of laboratory.
• Correct use of equipment according to specification (autoclaves, stereo microscopes, laminar flow benches, etc.)
• Keep equipment neat and clean.
• Any other ad hoc tasks that may be reasonable to be assigned to the job incumbent.

• Grade 10 with experience working in an environment where good hand-eye coordination skills are required.
• Attention to detail and work accuracy is extremely important (rudimentary seeds and especially embryos are very small & very steady hands are needed to not damage embryos when dissecting rudimentary seeds).
• Previous experience working in a tissue culture or other laboratory will be a recommendation.
• Experience working in nurseries and with young plants (especially with grape plants) will be a recommendation.
• Experience in a work environment where tasks are repetitive.
• Excellent communication skills (mostly verbal but also written).
• Valid driver’s licence recommended, but not excluding applicants.

Enquiries: Ms. P Burger, Tel: (021) 809 – 3021

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.

• Assist in coordinating training activities within the campus and with external stakeholders.
• Support the preparation and development of training materials for various agricultural programs.
• Maintain and update the campus training database to ensure accurate records.
• Facilitate agricultural stakeholder engagement and strengthen relationships with partners and clients.
• Disseminate information and market ARC research outputs and technical services through appropriate platforms.
• Participate in exhibitions and promotional events to showcase ARC products and services.
• Provide support in farmer training, demonstrations, and outreach initiatives.
• Contribute to technology transfer efforts, ensuring effective communication of research findings.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations during training and field activities.
• Prepare and submit reports related to training activities and stakeholder engagement.

• National Diploma in Agriculture Extension/ Management/ Education or equivalent NQF6.
li>3 years of applicable experience.
• Experience in vegetable production research trials.
• Proven track record of technology transfer.
• Experience with farmer support and training.
• Agricultural research knowledge and skills. 
• Report writing.
• Good communication (verbal & written) skills and liaison with clients.
• Advanced computer skills. 
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures. 
• Valid driver’s license.  
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Enquiries : Ms Mpho Makhanya, Tel:

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 15 SEPTEMBER 2025

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.

p>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.
p>NB: Non-RSA citizens with work permit must attach certified copies.

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.

Developer, SAP S4 BPT Group Reporting and Data Collection

Job Overview

Business Segment: Group Functions

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Baker Street 30

To design, code, test, debug, and maintain programs in development environments. Apply agreed standards and tools to achieve a well-engineered result. Work within a strict framework of programming standards under the supervision of senior technical resources.

Qualifications

• Degree in BSc Computer Sciences or BCom in Finance or Accounting
• Good Knowledge of Accounting and Financial Consolidations
• Must have at least 1 to 2 years of design and development experience in SAP Business Technology Platform Workflow Management Service or other workflow capabilities such as Power Automate
• Ideally must have 1 to 2 years’ experience working on SAP Group Reporting and Group Reporting Data Collection
• 3-4 Years’ development experience on SAP Business Warehouse