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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-Vegetables, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC-VIMP) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Roodeplaat, Pretoria:
 
RESEARCHER: PLANT BREEDING
 
 
Key Performance Areas:
• Undertakes potato breeding and manages all associated multi-site evaluation trials,
• Collects data, analyses and reports research outputs scientifically,
• Contributes to the effective management of the potato genetic resources in collaboration with the genebank curator,
• Develops sufficient understanding on the dynamics of the national and international potato breeding programmes and cultivar commercialisation models,
• Contributes to the scientific outputs of the ARC through scientific reports, publications,
postgraduate student supervision, contribution to scientific meetings etc.,
• Manages, supervises and mentors subordinates. Ensure effective utilisation of staff and own time,
• Develops and manages periodic work plans, budgets and reports. Meets institutional deadlines for written documents,
• Complies with HR policies, Health and Safety regulations as well as other institutional rules and norms,
• Contributes to the potato cultivars commercialisation programmes and initiatives.
 
 
Requirements:
• PhD in Plant Breeding or Plant Genetics, with 3 years’ working experience,
• Traceable experience in plant breeding in general and potato breeding research in particular,
• Sufficient knowledge on IP and PBR management,
• Knowledge on data handling, analysis and scientific report writing,
• Published scientific outputs and contributions provide competitive advantage,
• Sufficient knowledge on computer literacy in general and use of data analysis software in particular,
• Good communication skill and comfortable working within a diverse team,
• Knowledge in plant tissue culture system is an added advantage,
• Valid South African drivers’ license.
 
Enquires: Dr Michael Bairu: (012) 808 8000
 


CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 3 MARCH 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 VOPICV@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.

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