Post Doctoral Fellow: (plant Breeding) X2 (three (3) Years Fixed Term Contract)

Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

Job Description


  • Manages people within projects and ensures optimal utilisation.
  • Assists the researcher to compile and manage project budgets.
  • Assist to plan and co-ordinate technical projects.
  • Utilises project facilities, materials, and equipment.
  • Ensures optimal utilization of resources.
  • Strategic planning of future resources.
  • Independently conducts specialist research/technical support, diagnostics, and other services across projects.
  • Ensures compliance to quality standards.
  • Renders expert diagnostic, technical and other services and consults at a national /international level.
  • Assists in intellectual property developments.
  • Assists to identify and pursue new business opportunities and projects.
  • Contributes to scientific and popular publications.
  • Ensures compliance with SHE/OHS policies and procedures.
  • Assists to develop technical capacity at an appropriate level.
  • Identifies learning opportunities of sub-ordinates.
  • PhD in Plant Breeding / Molecular Breeding / Genetics with Plant Breeding as a Major.
  • Valid drivers license will be an added advantage.
Enquiries: Dr Kingstone Mashingaidze, Tel: (018) 299 6356CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 18 SEPTEMBER 2024Competitive 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. 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 drivers license) must be attached on the form.NB: Non-RSA citizens with work permit must attach certified copies as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees.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.

Agricultural Research Council

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1357691
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned