Senior Researcher Agronomy

Project Management & Coordination

Coordination and supports the management of Research Projects across the Institute; these include supporting and coordination of the following aspects of the projects

• Project 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

Coordination and supports the management of Research development and innovation these include the supporting and coordination of the following Research aspects

• Invention
• Translation
• Commercialization
• Adoption and Use

Research Collaboration

Coordination and supports the management of strategic research collaboration and collaboration opportunities; these include the supporting and coordination of

• Strategic Research partnerships / networks / collaborators
• Intra-Inter Institutional Collaboration & Partnerships

Human Capacity Building

• The Senior Researcher is responsible for coordination and supports the management of Human Capacity Development that includes support of Project staff and students.
• Mentoring and supervising two MSc and two PhD students in every 5 years. At a minimum 5 students graduated under supervisor/co-supervision at time of appointment
• Self

• PhD in Agronomy Production Systems Plant Sciences or related discipline.
• At least 5 years post PhD experience.
• At least 5 years experience in a relevant scientific research environment post Ph.D. and a proven national record and moving to international record of accomplishment.
• Minimum 12 approved peer review publications relevant to the position.
• Proven track record of mentoring and supervising two MSc and two PhD students in every 5 years and other research staff.
• Proven record of accomplishment for generating external income for programme and projects in programme.
• Proven record for initiation planning and execution of research projects personnel management and financial management of projects.
• Registration with a relevant scientific registration body will be added advantage.
• NRF rating of at least C1 or higher will be an added advantage
• Valid drivers license.

Enquiries: Dr Zaid Bello Tel: (018) 299 - 6224

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 18 MAY 2026

Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope responsibilities and the stature of the position. 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 competency/leadership assessments and preference will be given to designated groups (including people with disabilities) in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months probationperiod. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.

Applications accompanied by covering letter detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates supporting documents copy of drivers license) and at least three contactable referees must be attached on the form.

SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications.Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The company has the right not to appoint.