Active Jobs at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Monitor and review the capturing of all physical (moveable and immoveable) assets in the physical asset management registers.
• Monitor and review the allocation of assets to asset holders 
• Oversee and review the monitoring of assets in accordance with the relevant policy and procedures.
• Promote correct implementation of sound asset management practices. 
• Supervise employees to ensure sound physical asset management.
• Manage the asset team and compliance thereof with respect to acquisition, operations, verification, and disposal processes.
• Assist in sourcing & allocation of the required resources to complete asset management, e.g., Offices, Equipment, etc.

Requirements

• B Com Degree in Finance or a related field.
• 3 years of asset management supervisory experience.
• Professional membership in the Finance field will be an added advantage.
• MS Excel competence in consolidating and working with pivot tables.
• Reporting capability.
• A valid South African driver's license.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 05 December 2025

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Description

• Strategic planning and positioning of research programme in Plant Breeding, nationally and internationally.
• Providing scientific leadership in research, development and innovation in the field of Plant Breeding of seed, fruit and leafy vegetable crops in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Managing all technology transfer initiatives of the multidisciplinary team across the commodities, leading the generation and commercialization of Intellectual Property.
• Human Capacity Development that includes outputs of mentoring and developing others (internal staff) and developing self. 
• Safety, health, and environment.
• Scientific Status of the Research environment. 

Requirements

• PhD or DSc in Plant Breeding, Biotechnology or related discipline.
• More than 8 years post PhD experience and/or 8 years of relevant experience on a similar level.
• Proven track record of research management in at least one of the Crop Protection related areas, with working knowledge of the other areas in Crop Protection. 
• Minimum 25 peer reviewed publications. Meets peer norm requirements for specific field of expertise, with a minimum (on average) of three peer-reviewed publications per year. Minimum 25 peer reviewed publications at date of appointment.
• Proven track record for generating external income for research programme and projects in programme.
• Proven record of accomplishment of being an invited international speaker or being involved/invited as participant in international events of high importance.
• Proven track record of building national and international partnerships and networks.
• Proven track record of strategic and operational planning skills and expertise.
• Proven track record of mentoring and supervising/supervising MSc and PhD students.
• NRF rating of at least C1 will be an added advantage.
• Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.
• Proven recognition as a research leader on a national and international level.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

CLOSING DATE FOR THE APPLICATION: 09 DECEMBER 2025

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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.