Senior Researcher Agricultural Economics (Roodeplaat) at Agricultural Research Council

Description

Project Management & Coordination

The Senior Researcher is responsible for the coordination and supports the management of Research Projects across the Institute; these include supporting and coordination of the following aspects of the projects

• Project 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 Senior Researcher is responsible for the coordination and supports the management of Research, development, and innovation, these include the supporting and coordination of the following Research aspects

• Invention.
• Translation. 
• Commercialization.
• Adoption and Use.

Research Collaboration

The Senior Researcher is responsible for the coordination and supports the management of strategic research collaboration and collaboration opportunities; these include the supporting and coordination of

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

Human Capacity Building

The Senior Researcher is responsible for coordination and supports the management of Human Capacity Development that includes support of

• Project staff and students.
• Self.

Requirements

• PhD in Agricultural Economics or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years post-PhD experience or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 12 peer-reviewed publications in recognized journals.
• Proven ability to generate research funding and manage projects.
• Recognized national expertise with evidence of growing international recognition.
• Proven experience in mentoring and supervising postgraduate students.
• Competency in SPSS, Stata, and/or EViews for data analysis.
• Strong understanding of South Africa’s agricultural sector.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound understanding of the priorities and challenges facing the agricultural sector in South Africa.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with other researchers, as well as a wide range of stakeholders outside ARC.
• NRF rating of at least C1 or higher will be an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s license.

CLOSING DATE FOR THE APPLICATIONS: 15 OCTOBER 2025