Job Description

Manage the bacterial serology diagnostic laboratory and its human and capital resources. Compile and manages laboratory budgets and diagnostic prices. Identifying and motivating for capex. Compile or contribute to management reports; initiate and attend meetings, resolve operational problems, liaise with stakeholders. Verify and authorise diagnostic reports. Provide guidance on diagnostic approaches. Review and authorise all Quality Assurance (QA) documents. Review and authorise all proficiency test (PT)/interlaboratory test (ILT) reports. Organise PT and ILT, read root cause analysis (RCA) reports and monitor compliance with resolutions taken, attend and convene QA meetings and training sessions, validate tests and compile validation reports. Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements. Build capacity through training others e.g. junior technicians, veterinarians, junior researchers, farmers, students etc. Mentor/be involved in mentoring students to acquire higher degree qualifications. Identify research projects, seek collaborations, source funding, execute research work, present research findings at scientific gatherings, publish research findings, support other people's research.



PhD/ DSC in Veterinary Science/ Microbiology or related field. At least 5 years post PhD/DSc or 5 years proven relevant experience on that level or similar position. Registration with the South African Veterinary Council is compulsory. Proven track record of publications. Proven track record of mentoring and supervising/co-supervising other researchers / students. Proven record of accomplishment of generating external income. Good analytical and report writing skills. A valid driver's license.

Enquiries: Dr Alison Lubisi, Tel: (012) 529 9338

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 18 JULY 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 and 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.