RESEARCH TEAM MANAGER PLANT BREEDING

The ARCTropical and Subtropical Crops (ARCTSC) seeks to appoint experienced and dynamic persons to the following positions at Nelspruit in Mpumalanga Province:

Reporting directly to the Senior Manager Research this position requires a hardworking and an experienced manager to lead the Crop Breeding team and be responsible for the overall management of crop breeding related research on citrus and subtropical fruits.

Key Performance Areas:

• Initiates coordinates and manages projects. Coordinates project plan with the Senior Manager.
  

• Manages people within projects and ensures optimal utilisation.
  

• Compiles and manages project budgets.
  

• Ensure all projects within the Division are properly managed and to the accepted scientific and client
  

  standards.
  

• Provide leadership with regard to research within the Institute.
  

• Actively sources new national/ international research opportunities assist with proposals writing.
  

• Plans and coordinates research with single or multidisciplinary team
  

• Identifies and prioritise the need for resources (equipment and material) in project(s) and manages
  

  them accordingly
  

Requirements:

• PhD in Plant Breeding / Plant Genetics / Biotechnology or Molecular Breeding Horticulture or related discipline.
  

• At least 10 years relevant postPhD experience in the management of research teams.
  

• Proven research and managerial record of accomplishment in the field of plant breeding related
  

  disciplines.
  

• Proven record of accomplishment of applying biotechnology tools in plant improvement with the ability
  

  to develop a molecular breeding strategy for fruit crops.
  

• International recognition in the field of plant germplasm conservation in order to establish innovative
  

  gene bank management strategies to meet global standards.
  

• Minimum of 15 peerreviewed scientific publications.
  

• Proven experience in attracting externally funded projects.
  

• Proven experience in human and financial management.
  

• Proven experience in project and programme management.
  

• Experience in networking with national and international clients stakeholders and researchers.
  

• Excellent interpersonal project management administrative and communication skills across all
  

  levels.
  

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
  

• Proven experience in report writing and compiling of presentations.
  

• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
  

• Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.
  

• Programme and financial management planning and organizing skills.
  

• NRF rating will be an added advantage.
  

• Valid EB or CI driver license.
  

A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance

Applications accompanied by covering letter detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates supporting documents copy of driver s license)