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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-Animal Production (ARC-AP) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position in Cape-Town:
 
SPECIALIST RESEARCHER: RANGE AND FORAGE SCIENCES (RE-ADVERT)
 
 
Key Performance Areas:
• Initiates, manages and contributes towards national and international projects,
• Actively sources new national and international research opportunities and writes proposals,
• Plan and coordinate specialised research within a single or multidisciplinary team,
• Lead trends in research with specialist knowledge, impact and influence,
• Involve in policy development for agricultural sector,
• Compiles detailed reports and approves the final reports,
• Publishes semi-scientific and peer reviewed articles, and publishes in journals with a high impact factor,
• Builds and maintain international and national relationship and networking opportunities,
• Supervise or co-supervise PhD and MSc students with an emphasis on critical and scares skills,
• Comply with all occupational health and safety regulations.
 
 
Requirements:
• PhD Degree in Botany/Plant Ecology specializing in rangelands ecology and management or related field,
• 7-10 years’ experience in a relevant scientific research environment,
• Practical experience and technical knowledge of appropriate research projects, financial and human resource Management,
• Good communication skills written and verbal,
• Experience in technology transfer through popular and peer-reviewed article, presentations and demonstration,
• Knowledge of safety standard as prescribed by the occupational Health and safety Act.
 


Enquiries: Dr TJ Tjelele, Tel: (012) 672 9314
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 13 MAY 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 APICV@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.