Job Description

Project Management & Coordination

The Researcher is responsible for conducting Research Projects across agronomy scope of studies.

These involve the following aspects of the research;


Research 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 Researcher is responsible for conducting research,

development and supporting innovation. These include

supporting the following research aspects:


Invention.?? Translation.?? Commercialization.?? Adoption and Use. Plans and executes research activities and procedure Ensure effective technology transfer through scientific and popular publications, lectures, seminars and congresses.

Research Collaboration

The Researcher is responsible for supporting strategic

research collaboration and collaboration opportunities.

these include


Strategic Research partnerships / networks / collaborators.?? Intra-Inter Institutional Collaboration & Partnerships.? Build and maintain relationships with national stakeholders and strategic partners to secure funds. Actively sources new national research opportunities and writes proposals. Plans and co-ordinates research with single or multi-disciplinary team. Manage facilities and infrastructure pertaining to research activities.

Human Capacity Building

The Researcher is responsible for supporting Human Capacity Development that includes support of;


Mentoring & development of internal staff at an appropriate level within or outside the realm of projects. Optimally utilise and supervise human resources allocated to relevant project.


PhD (Agronomy, Crop science or Horticulture) or Masters Degree (Agronomy, Crop Science or Horticulture. Minimum of 3-5 peer reviewed publications Registration with a scientific and professional body will be added advantage. Proven track record for generating external income for research projects. Experience in mentoring students. NRF rating will be an added advantage. Experience in crop modelling will be an added advantage. Proven record of writing proposals. Valid EB driver's licence.??

Enquiries:

Dr Z Bello, Tel: (018) 299 - 6224

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 APRIL 2025

A 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 ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes to Employment Equity Act.



Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees. Certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver's license must be attached.



A 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. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months' probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint.