Job Reference Number: ARC-GC05-23
Department: 05 - GCI
Industry: Research
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related

Job Description

• Coordination and supports the management of Research Projects across the Institute these include supporting and coordination of the following aspects of the projects; Project planning and Initiation, Equipment and Research Materials, Project Human Resources, Project Finances, Risk Management and Mitigation , Monitoring, Evaluation, reporting and project close out.
• Coordination and supports the management of Research, development, and innovation, these include the supporting and coordination of the following Research aspects, Invention, Translation, Commercialisation and Adoption and Use. 
• Coordination and supports the management of strategic research collaboration and collaboration opportunities; these include the supporting and coordination of Strategic Research partnerships / networks / collaborators and Intra-Inter Institutional Collaboration & Partnerships.  
• Coordination and supports the management of Human Capacity Development that includes support ofProject staff, students and self.

Job Requirements

• PhD in Plant Pathology or related qualification.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Minimum 8 approved peer review publications in Plant Pathology.
• Experience in supervising MSc and/or PhD students and obtaining research funding is required.
• Registration with a relevant scientific registration body will be added advantage.
• Valid driver’s license.

Enquiries: Dr AEJ Du Toit, Tel: (018) 299 - 6297

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:   31 OCTOBER 2024

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 as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees) must be attached.

NB: Non-RSA citizens must attach a valid permanent residence permit, names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees and traceable email address.

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.