Researcher: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the Crop Post-Harvest Unit of the Pesticide Science Programme

The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a Research and Development Institution of excellence in South Africa, which operates within the National System of Innovation. The ARC has a mandate for innovative and creative agricultural research, technology development and transfer aimed at the advancement of South African agriculture. Its operations are overseen by the ARC Council appointed by and accountable to the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

The ARC-Plant Protection Research Institute (ARC-PPRI) seeks to appoint a highly motivated, innovative, visionary, strategic and dynamic person to the following position in Pretoria:

Researcher: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the Crop Post-Harvest Unit of the Pesticide Science Programme

Key performance areas: • Write proposals for future research contracts • Plan and manage research projects • Evaluate and manage personnel performance • Publish research outputs in peer-reviewed journals, semi-scientific publications and technical reports.

Requirements: • PhD (Agric) in Entomology, Pesticide Science • Publication record • Strong evidence of research experience in IPM-related projects, experience in rodent control and working with smallholder farmers would be advantageous • Ability to initiate, manage and undertake research projects • Ability to work both independently and within a research team • Ability to use IT systems and computer software applications for the recording, analysis and presentation of data • Valid Code 08/EB driver’s licence • The candidate will be required to undertake fieldwork away from home when working with smallholder farmers.

Enquiries: Mr F Kirsten, tel. (012) 808-8000

Apply online now or alternatively forward your application to ARC-PPRI, Private Bag X134, Queenswood 0121, for attention: Mr M Mphye.

Competitive remuneration packages will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and stature of the positions. The appointments will be subject to a 6-month probation period.

Applications, accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV (including certificates, supporting documents and nationality (NB: Non-RSA citizens/work permit holders must attach certified copies) as well as the names and particulars of 3 traceable referees, should be forwarded to the relevant person indicated at each post.

The closing date for applications is 23 December 2011.

Further information on the ARC is available on the ARC website: http://www.arc.agric.za

NB: Experience in/exposure to the duties and skills mentioned above will be taken into consideration in the selection process.

Appointment is subject to appropriate reference checks and positive security clearance.

A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applicants who have not received any response from us within 4 weeks of the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful.

The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer but is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company has the right not to appoint.