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AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ARC)
 
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and foster innovation in support of the agricultural sector. It provides diagnostic, laboratory, analytical, agricultural engineering services, post-harvest technology development, agrochemical evaluation, consultation and advisory services, food processing technology services as well as various surveys and training interventions. Through its wider network of research institutes and experimental farms, the ARC provides a strong scientific base and a broadly distributed technology transfer capacity to the entire agricultural industry in South Africa.
  
The ARC-Grain Crops (ARC-GC) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Potchefstroom:
 
RESEARCHER: CROP PROTECTION
 
 
Key Performance Areas:
 Initiates, manages and contributes towards national projects,
 Identifies the need for human resources in project(s) and manages the allocated resources,
 Plans and co-ordinates research with single or multi-disciplinary team,
 Renders scientific services at a national level,
 Actively sources new national research opportunities and writes proposals,
 Actively seeks networking opportunities (e.g. attends scientific gatherings, works with farmer communities etc),
 Ensures compliance with SHE/OHS policies and procedures,
 Required to supervise or co-supervise 1 x PhD 1 x M.Sc. every 5 years; with an emphasis on critical and scarce skills,
 Mentors & develops others (internal staff) at an appropriate level within or outside the realm of projects,
 Is accountable for compiling and managing the project budget,
 Publishes semi-scientific and peer reviewed reports/articles,
 Builds and maintains relationships with national stakeholders and strategic partners to secure funds.
 
 
Requirements:
 Relevant Ph.D in fungal molecular biology and genetics or MSc plus 5 years minimum work experience,
 Valid driver’s license.
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Enquiries: Dr AEJ Du Toit, Tel: (018) 299-6297
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 03 FEBRUARY 2021
 
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 South African citizens.
 
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license and nationality. NB: Non-RSA Citizens/work permit holders must attach certified copies) as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees must be e-mail to GCCV@arc.agric.za.
 
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 Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company has the right not to appoint.