Company:
Agricultural Research Council
Industry: Government
Deadline: Nov 4, 2025
Job Type: Full Time
Experience: 3 years
Location: Western Cape
Province: Stellenbosch
Field: Agriculture / Agro-Allied , Research
Description
- 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 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.
- Valid SA driver’s license.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 04 NOVEMBER 2025
