Job Description

• Responsible for strategic planning, drafting of business plan and reporting in progress to Institute, corporate and funders.
• Ensure effective technology transfer through scientific and popular publications, lectures, seminars and congresses.
• Leadership on project management and coordination- Ensure focus of projects are in line with ARC goals and strategic imperatives as well as needs and requirements of the funders.
• Resource management-guidance and financial control of project budget planning and utilization as well leading the team on the acquisition of funders from several sources.
• Team management including planning, recruitment, appointment, utilization, training, motivation and performance evaluation of personnel in the section.
• Planning and coordinating the infrastructure requirements, maintenance and capital needs of the team to enable effective execution of the research plan.
• Identification of shortcomings in existing equipment and infrastructure .and development of solutions.
• Technology transfer -planning, training and guidance of team members in effective technology transfer.
• Reporting to the external funders annually and screening of all manuscripts and related information and publications.
• Scientific and innovation status - meet requirements of scientific publication (Contribution of a least two (2) articles per year).

• A PhD Degree in Entomology, Environmental Science, Biological Science or related discipline with eight (8) years post PhD degree experience in related fields.
• At least eight (8) experience in the management of research teams in any of the disciplinary area.
• Proven track record of research management in the specific field of expertise with extensive publication record.
• Minimum of twenty (20) publications by time of appointment.
• Proven track record for generating external income for programme and projects in programme.
• Proven track record of building national and international partnerships and networks.
• Proven track record of strategic and operational planning skills and expertise.
• NRF rating of at least C1 will be an added advantage.
• Registration with a scientific and professional body will be added advantage.
• Proven recognition as research leader on national and international level.

Enquiries: Dr. Yolisa Pakela Jezile : Tel: (013) 753 - 7008CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:10 APRIL 2025Competitive 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 drivers 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.

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