Jobs 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. 
• 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 or Masters Degree (Plant Pathology or Microbiology) with 3 to 5 peer reviewed scientific publications
• Preference will be given to published articles with a strong focus on plant pathology in Grain Crops.
• Registration with a scientific and professional body will be added advantage.
• Proven track record for generating external income for research projects.
• Experience in supervising/mentoring post graduate students.
• NRF rating will be an added advantage.
• Valid  EB driver’s licence 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 08 OCTOBER 2025

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Description

• Strong knowledge of plant anatomy, morphology, and taxonomy.
• Familiarity with Southern African flora.
• Experience in herbarium practices and specimen curation.
• Ability to use dichotomous keys and identification tools.
• Proficiency in botanical nomenclature and the ICN (International Code of Nomenclature).
• Fieldwork experience in diverse South African ecosystems.
• Report writing and scientific publication skills (publishes semi-scientific and peer reviewed articles and publishes in journals with a high impact factor).
• Use of taxonomic databases (e.g., BRAHMS platforms).
• Mentor and supervise postgraduate students (MSc/PhD) in Plant Taxonomy, Botany, Systematics or related fields.
• Initiate and manage national and international research collaborations and partnerships.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Manages data, captures and shows advanced analysis, interpretation, and recommendations.
• Complies with all occupational health and safety regulations.

Requirements

• PhD or MSc with a minimum of 3 years’ post MSc relevant work experience in Plant Taxonomy, Botany, Systematics or related fields.
• A publication record with a minimum of 2 scientific publications already published with a record of additional work in progress.
• Record of presenting research at national and/or international conferences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with proposal writing, field-based research, and stakeholder coordination.
• Proven record of generating research funding and collaborations.
• Proven experience in working with large teams and on multiple projects at the same time.
• Proven track record of PhD and/or MSc student supervision in relevant fields of study.
• Must have a Driver’s license Code 8 or 10.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 06 October 2025