Job Ref #: ARC-GC 77
Industry: Research
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

Project Management & Coordination

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 

Research, Development, and Innovation

Coordination and supports the management of Research, development, and innovation, these include the supporting and coordination of the following Research aspects

• Invention  
• Translation  
• Commercialization  
• Adoption and Use  

Research Collaboration

Coordination and supports the management of strategic research collaboration and collaboration opportunities; these include the supporting and coordination of

• Strategic Research partnerships / networks / collaborators  
• Intra-Inter Institutional Collaboration & Partnerships  

Human Capacity Building

• The Senior Researcher is responsible for coordination and supports the management of Human Capacity Development that includes support of Project staff and students .
• Mentoring and supervising two MSc and two PhD students in every 5 years.  At a minimum 5 students graduated under supervisor/co-supervision at time of appointment
• Self

Job Requirements

• PhD in Agronomy, Production Systems, Plant Sciences or related discipline.
• At least 5 years post PhD experience.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a relevant scientific research environment, post Ph.D. and a proven national record and moving to international record of accomplishment.
• Minimum 12 approved peer review publications relevant to the position.
• Proven track record of mentoring and supervising two MSc and two PhD students in every 5 years and other research staff.
• Proven record of accomplishment for generating external income for programme and projects in programme.
• Proven record for initiation, planning and execution of research projects, personnel management and financial management of projects.
• Registration with a relevant scientific registration body will be added advantage. 
• NRF rating of at least C1 or higher will be an added advantage
• Valid driver’s license.

 

Enquiries: Dr Zaid Bello, Tel: (018) 299 - 6224

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 18 MAY 2026

Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and the stature of the position. 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, competency/leadership assessments and preference will be given to designated groups (including people with disabilities) 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) and at least three contactable referees must be attached on the form.

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.