10 Oct
The Agricultural Research Council
North West
Responsibilities:
Coordination and support for the management of Research Projects across the Institute, including:
Project planning and initiation
Equipment and research materials
Project human resources
Project finances
Risk management and mitigation
Monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and project closeout
Coordination and support for the management of research, development, and innovation, including:
Invention
Translation
Commercialisation
Adoption and use
Coordination and support for the management of strategic research collaboration and opportunities, including:
Strategic research partnerships/networks/collaborators
Intra-inter institutional collaboration & partnerships
Coordination and support for the management of human capacity development, including support for project staff and students.
Minimum Requirements:
PhD in Botany (Major Weed Science) or Agronomy (Major Weed Science)
Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience
Minimum 8 approved peer review publications
Experience in weed science in summer grain crops and oil seed crops will be an added advantage
Registration with a relevant scientific registration body will be an added advantage
Valid driver's license
Enquiries: Dr AEJ Du Toit, Tel: (018) 299 - 6297
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 16 OCTOBER 2024
Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and 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 a six (6) months' probation period.
The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of the Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV (including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, a copy of the driver's license, as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees) must be attached.
NB: Non-RSA citizens must attach a valid permanent residence permit, names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees, and a traceable email address.
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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