Researcher Pest Control (Roodeplaat) at Agricultural Research Council

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

Requirements

• 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.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 13 OCTOBER 2025