Job Description

Project Management & Coordination
The Researcher is responsible for conducting research projects across the Institute; these include 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.??
• Commercialization.??
• 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

• PhD in Entomology, Nematology, Crop Protection, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years post-MSc research experience in pest control of crops.
• Authored or co-authored 3 to 5 peer-reviewed publications relevant to the field.
• Demonstrated ability to secure external funding for research projects.
• Experience in pests of vegetable or industrial crops will be an added advantage.
• Registration with a recognized scientific or professional body is desirable.
• NRF rating will be considered a strong advantage.
• Valid driver's license.

Enquiries: Dr Diedrich Visser, Tel: (012) 808 8000
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 13 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.
NB: Non-RSA citizens with work permit must attach certified copies.
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