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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-Vegetable and Ornamental Plants (ARC-VOP) seeks to appoint a highly experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Roodeplaat, Pretoria: 
 
RESEARCHER (INDIGENOUS LEAFY VEGETABLES): CROP SCIENCE DIVISION
 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
 Initiates, manages and contributes towards national projects 
 Initiates, manages and contributes towards national projects 
 Accountable for compiling and managing the project budget 
 Actively sources new national research opportunities and writes proposals 
 Plans and co-ordinates research with single or multi-disciplinary team 
 Identifies the need for resources (equipment and material) in project(s) and manages them accordingly 
 Conducts research, manages data capture, process data with basic analysis, interpretations and recommendations 
 Disseminates research results by presenting oral and poster contributions, publish semi-scientific and peer reviewed reports / articles 
 Actively seeks networking opportunities (e.g. attends scientific gatherings, works with farmer communities etc) 
 Participate in the marketing and dissemination of information (seminars, workshops, courses, radio, TV etc.) 
 Identify and participate in own learning opportunity 
 Provide input in the optimisation of new technologies 
 Contributes to income generation 
 Meet peer norm requirement for specific field of expertise, by recognising authorship or contributions to publications 
 
Requirements: 
 PhD in Agronomy, Horticulture or related field with 5 years’ relevant experience. 
 Demonstrable knowledge of fertilizer management, irrigation scheduling, crop modelling, use of scientific equipment, irrigation systems installation, operation and maintenance 
 Meets peer norm requirements for specific field of expertise, with a minimum of 5 peer re-viewed publication 
 Ability to set up research experiments and collect scientific data for analysis
 Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) 
 Advanced Computer literacy 
 Valid driver’s license 
 Occupational Health and Safety experience will be an added advantage 
 
Enquiries: Dr H Araya, Tel: (012) 808 8000 
 
 


THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 19 OCTOBER 2020 
 
A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a six (6) month probation period and a positive security clearance. Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (including the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees), and supporting documents (including copy of certificates, driver’s license and nationality) should be emailed to VOPICV@arc.agric.za. 
NB: Non-RSA Citizens/work permit holders must attach certified copies. 
 
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.