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The ARC-Tropical & Subtropical Crops (ARC-TSC) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic person to the following position at Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal.
Job Description
Initiate/manage research projects on improved production methods and maintenance of propagation systems for tropical and subtropical fruit trees.
Ensure optimal utilisation and maintenance of farm facilities and related equipment.
Ensure that routine farm practices are timeously executed to ensure success of research projects.
Manage farm and research staff.
Write publications/present research outcomes to growers, industries and the scientific community.
Write proposals and manage project budgets.
Provide leadership and mentoring to research technicians, assistants and students.
Liaise with growers, industry technical officers and national and provincial government.
Job Requirements
PhD in Plant Production/Horticulture/Agronomy/Agricultural Management/Agriculture/Plant Breeding.
Relevant experience of 3 years in a scientific research environment.
Proven record of at least 3 scientific publications.
History of collaboration and mentoring junior staff and students.
Knowledge of Plant Production/Agricultural Management of tropical and subtropical crops.
Code EB driver’s licence and ability to drive.
Advanced Computer Literacy.
Practical experience in farm management will be an advantage.
Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an advantage.
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