Job Description

• Render support to research personnel to ensure successful completion of project.
• Assist in training of extension officers, farmers and other stakeholders.
• Assist in coordinating of work activities and supervises allocated resources, if applicable.
• Adhere to financial administrative control.
• Plan own work activities.
• Utilise and maintain facilities, material and equipment.
• Collect, capture and process data with basis analysis.
• Provide verbal and written reports on work activities and results.
• Ensure dateline are met through effective distribution of tasks.
• Comply with all occupational health and safety regulations.
• Assist in the preparation for presentations.
• Assist in optimising of equipment, processes, and systems.
• Assist to publish semi-scientific and peer-reviewed reports/articles.
• Assist with technology transfer.

• Diploma, BSc or BTech in Entomology, Crop Production, Crop Protection, or relevant agricultural qualification.
• Previous experience on technology transfer to subsistence and small-scale farmers will be an advantage.
• Previous experience with pests, especially fruit flies on subtropical crops will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of integrated pest and disease management will be an advantage.
• Previous experience with planning of chemical trial layout and statistical analysis of results will be an advantage.
• Ability to do physical work outside in the field, glass house and laboratory.
• Ability to liaise with researchers on project progress and participation pertaining to research activities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good communication skills verbal and written.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in the MS office suite.

Enquiries: Dr Tertia Grove, Email: Tertia@arc.agric.zaCLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12 AUGUST 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.NB: Non-RSA citizens with work permit must attach certified copies as well as the names and particulars of three recent (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.

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