Job Description

• Project Management & Coordination
• The Researcher is responsible for conducting Research Projects across the Institute; these include conducting the following aspects of the projects;

• 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, Development, and Innovation
• The Researcher is responsible for conducting Research, development and supporting innovation, these include supporting the following Research aspects;

• Invention
• Translation
• Commercialisation
• Adoption and Use

• Research Collaboration
• The Researcher is responsible for supporting strategic research collaboration and collaboration opportunities; these include

• Strategic Research partnerships / networks / collaborators
• Intra-Inter Institutional Collaboration & Partnerships

• Human Capacity Building
• The Researcher is responsible for supporting Human Capacity Development that includes support of

• Project staff and students
• Self

• Ph.D. with specialisation in Biochemistry.
• At least 3 years relevant experience in biochemical techniques (Mass spectrometry, Chromatography, Electrophoresis, Protein purification, Western blotting, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and Enzymology.
• Minimum 3-5 peer reviewed publications.
• Technology Transfer: Participate in advisory services under supervision.
• Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.
• Proven record of accomplishment for generating external income for projects in line with requirements on Masters and PhD level. In this respect proven record of writing of proposals as part of Masters and PhD studies.
• Proven record of participating as speaker nationally as part of Masters and PhD level. Must be able to show competence in presenting research results.
• Proven record for financial management of projects.
• Proven track record of mentoring and supervising/co-supervising other researchers and students.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• A valid South African Code B (08/10) drivers license.

*Enquiries: Dr, Kgantjie Moloto: Tel: (012) 672 9352CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 05 JUNE 2025A 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 ( as well as competency and leadership assessments ).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 drivers 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.