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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-Institute for Fruit, Vine and Wine (ARC-Infruitec-Nietvoorbij) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Stellenbosch: 
 
RESEARCHER: PLANT PATHOLOGY 
 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
 Initiate, conduct, coordinate and manage research projects in compliance with set standards, client needs and specifications within budget and on time, 
 Successful initiation, proposal and completion of research programmes, projects contained in the business plan of the institute in line with the overall Corporate Program and Strategy of the ARC. 
 Contribute to the image of the ARC through high quality research findings products in compliance with expected scientific standards, 
 Ensure well-customised technology transfer, training programs and effective transfer of technology and promotion in the form of products, services, literature, information days, courses and other events according to client needs, 
 Ensure cost-effective maintenance and utilisation of infrastructure through optimal application, maintenance, and effective stock control for execution of research projects, 
 Ensure that allocated budgets are managed in cost effective and proactive manner including timeously execution of financial administrative activities/task in compliance with the prescribed financial procedures and policies of the ARC. 
 
 
Requirements:
PhD in Plant Pathology or MSc with 5 years works experience and extensive publications, 
Experience in fruit and fruit tree diseases, 
Professional membership, 
National scientific recognition, 
International scientific recognition, 
Public speaking presentations, radio, poster exhibits, 
Scientific publications. 
 
Enquiries: Prof F. Halleen, Tel: (021) 809-3040 or Mr P Jacobs ,Tel: (021) 809-3393
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THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 24 AUGUST 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 Infruiteccv@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.