Agricultural Research Council (ARC) – South Africa

The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is an entity of the Department of Agriculture under the National Government of South Africa.

The mission of the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is to be a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and fosters innovation to support and develop the agricultural sector.

The main functions of the Agricultural Research Council are to:

  • Undertake and promote research, technology development and technology transfer
  • Utilise the technological expertise in its possession and make it generally available
  • Publish information concerning its objectives and functions, and establish facilities for the collection and dissemination of information in connection with research and development
  • Publish the results of research
  • Establish and control facilities in the fields of research, technology development and technology transfer that the Council may determine from time to time
  • Cooperate with departments of state, institutions, persons and other authorities for the promotion and conduct of research, technology development and technology transfer
  • Promote the training of research workers by means of bursaries or grants-in-aid for research, technology development and technology transfer, and contribute financially
  • Offer research, development and technology transfer programmes
  • Hire or let facilities
  • Cooperate with persons and authorities in other countries conducting or promoting research, technology development and technology transfer in agriculture

Overseeing Department/Entity

Office Bearers/Management

Chairperson

  • Dr Joyene Isaacs

Deputy Chairperson

  • Dr Konanani Liphadzi

Council Members

  • Mr Goodman Gcaba
  • Dr Troy Govender
  • Dr Owen Horwood
  • Dr Hilke Maartens
  • Dr Pieter Naude Malan
  • Mr Neo Harrison Masithela
  • Dr Poncho Mokaila
  • Ms Clarinda Elizabeth Simpson
  • Dr Jonty Tshipa

Chief Executive Officer

  • Dr Litha Magingxa (President and CEO)

Chief Financial Officer

  • Mr Abdul Carim

Senior Management

  • Dr Petronella Chaminuka (Acting Executive Manager: Research Support and Coordination)
  • Ms Tshililo Mabirimisa (Executive Manager: Corporate Support)
  • Dr Andrew Magadlela (Acting Executive Manager: Animals and Biotechnology)
  • Dr Yolisa Pakela-Jezile (Acting Executive Manager: Crops and Natural Resources)
  • Dr Tebogo Sethibe (Acting Group Executive: Operations)
  • Dr Hilton Vergotine (Acting Executive Manager: Shared Services)

Communications Officers

  • Ms Joy Peter (Senior Manager: Marketing and Communications)

Contact Details

The contact details of the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) are listed in the table below.

Physical Address:1134 Park Street, Hatfield, Pretoria
Postal Address:P.O. Box 8783, Pretoria, 0001
Telephone:012 427 9700
Email:enquiry@arc.agric.za
Website:www.arc.agric.za