October 15, 2024

The Agricultural Research Council

Potchefstroom

PART TIME

RESEARCHER (PLANT BREEDING) X4 THREE (3) YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Initiates, coordinates, and manages projects.
Coordinates project plan with the Research Team Manager.
Manages people within projects and ensures optimal utilisation.
Compiles and manages project budgets.
Plans and co-ordinates technical projects.
Manages project facilities, materials, and equipment.
Ensures optimal utilization of resources.
Strategic planning of future resources.
Independently conducts specialist research/technical support, diagnostics, and other services across projects.
Manages and ensures compliance to quality standards.
Renders expert diagnostic, technical and other services and consults at a national /international level.
Exploits intellectual property developments and assist in its development.
Identifies and pursues new business opportunities.
Meet peer norm requirements for specific field of expertise, by recognising authorship or contributions.

A Ph D in Plant Breeding / Molecular Breeding / Genetics with Plant Breeding as a Major or Alternatively, an MSc in Plant Breeding / Molecular Breeding / Genetics with Plant Breeding as a major with a minimum three (3) years post-qualification experience and three (3) relevant peer reviewed publications, or alternatively one (1) released cultivar in lieu of each publication.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be South African Citizen

Enquiries: Dr Kingstone Mashingaidze, Tel: (018) 299 6356

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 28 OCTOBER 2024

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 designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees must be attached.
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 company has the right not to appoint.