Responsibilities: Coordination and support for the management of Research Projects across the Institute, including:
Project planning and initiation Equipment and research materials Project human resources Project finances Risk management and mitigation Monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and project closeout Coordination and support for the management of research, development, and innovation, including:
Invention Translation Commercialisation Adoption and use Coordination and support for the management of strategic research collaboration and opportunities, including:
Strategic research partnerships/networks/collaborators Intra-inter institutional collaboration & partnerships Coordination and support for the management of human capacity development, including support for project staff and students. Minimum Requirements: PhD in Botany (Major Weed Science) or Agronomy (Major Weed Science) Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience Minimum 8 approved peer review publications Experience in weed science in summer grain crops and oil seed crops will be an added advantage Registration with a relevant scientific registration body will be an added advantage Valid driver's license Enquiries: Dr AEJ Du Toit, Tel: (018) 299 - 6297
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 16 OCTOBER 2024 Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and 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. Permanent appointments are subject to a six (6) months' probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of the Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV (including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, a copy of the driver's license, as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees) must be attached.
NB: Non-RSA citizens must attach a valid permanent residence permit, names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees, and a traceable email address.
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.
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