ARC Vision
"Excellence in Agricultural Research and Development"
The ARC's vision reflects its core business and celebrates its unique role, acknowledging its position as the principal agricultural research institution in South Africa.
The vision highlights the need to harness ARC capabilities to ensure that it becomes an organization known for i...
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Initiate, conduct, coordinate and manage research projects in compliance with set standards, client needs and specifications within budget and on time.
Successful initiation/proposal and completion of research programmes/projects contained in the business plan of the Institute in line with the overall Corporate Program and Strategy of the ARC.
Contribute to the image of the ARC through high quality research findings/products in compliance with expected scientific standards.
Ensure well-customised technology transfer/training programs and effective transfer of technology and promotion in the form of products, services, literature, information days, courses and other events according to client needs.
Ensure cost-effective maintenance and utilisation of infrastructure through optimal application, maintenance, and effective stock control for execution of research projects.
Ensure that allocated budgets are managed in cost effective and proactive manner including timeous execution of financial administrative activities/tasks in compliance with the prescribed financial procedures and policies of the ARC.
Actively source new research opportunities and write research proposals for funding.
Disseminate research results as scientific peer reviewed publications, congress presentations, popular articles, presentations at industry information days and client reports.
Mentorship of post graduate students.
Requirements
PhD in Nematology.
At least 3 years post PhD experience or 3 years proven relevant experience on the level.
Knowledge and experience in Plant Nematology in line with the division’s strategic focus on pest identification and integrated pest management of nematode pests of grapevine and deciduous fruit.
Proven record of peer-reviewed scientific publications.
Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an advantage.
Proven record of accomplishment for generating external income for programme and projects in programme.
Proven track record of mentoring and supervising/co-supervising other researchers and student development.
A record of accomplishment of public speaking (i.e. presentations at conferences and farmers days) will be an advantage.
A proven track record of strategic and operational planning skills and expertise
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