RE-ADVERT SENIOR RESEARCHER ENTOMOLOGY

The Agricultural Research Council

2026/05/20   Roodeplaat

Job Ref #: ARC-VIMP09126
Industry: Research
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position(s) at Vegetable, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC-VIMP), Roodeplaat, Pretoria.
Job Description

 

Project Management & Coordination

The Senior Researcher is responsible for the 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

The Senior Researcher is responsible for the 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

The Senior Researcher is responsible for the 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.
  • Self.
Job Requirements
  • PhD in Entomology or related disciplines (Crop Protection, Biotechnology, etc.).
  • Five (5) years of relevant post PhD experience in pest control of crops. 
  • Authored or co-authored a minimum of twelve (12) peer review publications relevant to the position.
  • Proven record of project management and participation in national and international projects.
  • Proven record of building national and international partnerships and networks.
  • Proven record for generating external income.
  • Proven record of mentoring and supervising/co-supervising MSc and PhD students.
  • A valid driver’s licence.
  • Experience in vegetable pests will be an added advantage.
  • Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.
  • NRF rating of at least C1 or higher will be an added advantage

Inquiries: Dr, Mariette Truter, Tel: (012) 800 8000

CLOSING DATE FOR THE APPLICATIONS: 02 JUNE 2026

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 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.