Job Description

• Design, lead, and implement transdisciplinary research in communal rangeland management, restoration, and governance.
• Facilitate participatory action research and strengthen community engagement platforms in support
• of sustainable rangeland use and social-ecological
• Develop and manage projects that integrate biophysical, socio-economic, and institutional
• dimensions of communal
• Actively sources new national/ international research opportunities including writing research
• Build and maintain international and national relationships and networking opportunities
• Mentor and supervise postgraduate students (MSc/PhD) in rangeland science, community-based natural resource management, and related fields.
• Initiate and manage national and international research collaborations and
• Manages people within projects and compiles detailed reports to various stakeholders. Compiles detailed reports and approves final reports.
• Manages data capture and shows advanced analysis, interpretation, and recommendations. Publishes semi-scientific and peer reviewed articles and publishes in journals with a high impact
• Engage in science-policy dialogue and support local capacity development through workshops,
• demonstrations, and advisory
• Complies with all occupational health and safety

• PhD or MSc with a minimum of 3 years' post MSc relevant work experience in rangeland ecology, environmental studies, humanities, sociology, human geography
• Experience in transdisciplinary research with focus on social ecological systems.
• Experience in community-based research and rangeland monitoring.
• A publication record with a minimum of 2 scientific publications already published with a record of
• additional work in progress.
• Record of presenting research at national and/or international conferences. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with proposal writing, field-based research, and stakeholder coordination. Proven record of generating research funding and collaborations.
• Proven experience in working with large teams and on multiple projects at the same time. Proven track record of PhD and/or MSc student supervision in relevant fields of study.
• Must have a Driver's license Code 8 or 10.

Enquires: Dr A Finca (060) 685 5815
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 29 OCTOBER 2025
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. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months' probation period. 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 and at least three contactable referees) must be attached on the form. 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.

Skills Required