Job Reference Number: ARC-GC05-16
Department: 05 - GCI
Industry: Research
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related

Job Description

• Initiates, coordinates and manages projects. Coordinates project plan with the Research Team Manager.
• Manages people within projects and ensures optimal utilization.
• Compiles and manages projects.
• Plans and co-ordinates technical projects.
• Manages project facilities, material, and equipment.
• Ensures optimal utilization of resources.
• Strategic planning of future resources.
• Independently conducts specialist research/technical support, diagnostics, and other services across projects. Manages data collection.
• Performs advanced analysis, interpretation and makes internal and external recommendations,.
• Compiles detailed reports, provides comprehensive recommendations, and approves final reports.
• Manages and ensures compliance to quality standards.
• Presents results to stakeholders as an authority (advises/trains).
• Optimizes and implements equipment and/or processes and/or systems.
• Recommends and makes decisions regarding new technologies.
• Renders expert diagnostic, technical and other services and consults at a national / international level.
• Exploits intellectual property developments and assists in its development, Identifies and pursues new business opportunities.
• Meet peer norm requirements for specific field of expertise, by recognising authorship or contributions.
• Magnitude of measurable outcomes (project/programme impact).
• Ensures compliance with SHE/OHS policies and procedures.
• Develops technical capacity at an appropriate level.
• Identifies and participates in own learning opportunities and learning of sub-ordinates.

Job Requirements

 

• PhD in plant in Entomology or PhD in Zoology or Biology or Biological science with Entomology as a major.
• Minimum 5 years post qualification experience.
• Minimum 8 relevant approved peer reviewed publications in Entomology.
• Proven record of national and international scientific recognition.
• Registration with a scientific professional body will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge about insect control in grain crops, insect rearing and insect resistance will be an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s license.

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

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 16 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.