Job Description

Research, Development, and Innovation


Responsible for conducting Research, development and supporting Innovation, these include:

Invention Translation Commercialisation Adoption and Use

Project Management & Coordination


Responsible for conducting Research Projects, these include:

Research planning and Initiation Equipment and Research Materials Project Human Resources Project Finances Risk Management and Mitigation Monitoring, Evaluation, reporting and project close out

Research Collaboration


Responsible for supporting strategic research collaboration and collaboration opportunities; these include Strategic Research partnerships/networks/ Collaborators Intra-Inter Institutional Collaboration & Partnerships




Human Capacity Building


Responsible for supporting Human Capacity Development that includes support of Project staff and students Self


Ph.D. degree or an MSc with 3 years' applicable experience in Animal Science, specializing in Reproductive Physiology and Cryobiology. Minimum 3-5 peer reviewed publications or number of publications. Proven record of accomplishment for generating external income for projects. Proven record of participating as speaker nationally and internationally. Proven track record of mentoring and supervising/co-supervising other researchers and students. Record of building/supporting national and international partnerships and networks. Proven record of accomplishment that expertise and scientific standing is acknowledged Proven record for financial management of projects. Strategic and operational planning skills and expertise. Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage. NRF rating will be an added advantage.

Enquires: Prof, MakgahlelaTel: 012 672 9882

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 20 OCTOBER 2025

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



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 a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees, certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of driver's license must be attached on the form.



A 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. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months' probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint