Research Team Manager -Weeds (Roodeplaat) needed at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Responsible for strategic planning, drafting of business plan and reporting in progress to Institute, corporate and funders.
• Ensure effective technology transfer through scientific and popular publications, lectures, seminars and congresses. 
• Leadership on project management and coordination- Ensure focus of projects are in line with ARC goals and strategic imperatives as well as needs and requirements of the funders.
• Resource management-guidance and financial control of project budget planning and utilization as well leading the team on the acquisition of funders from several sources.
• Team management including planning, recruitment, appointment, utilization, training, motivation and performance evaluation of personnel in the section.
• Planning and coordinating the infrastructure requirements, maintenance and capital needs of the team to enable effective execution of the research plan.
• Identification of shortcomings in existing equipment and infrastructure .and development of solutions.
• Technology transfer -planning, training and guidance of team members in effective technology transfer.
• Reporting to the external funders annually and screening of all manuscripts and related information and publications.
• Scientific and innovation status – meet requirements of scientific publication (Contribution of a least two (2) articles per year).

Requirements

• A PhD Degree in Entomology, Environmental Science, Biological Science or related discipline with eight (8) years post PhD degree experience in related fields.
• At least eight (8) experience in the management of research teams in any of the disciplinary area.
• Proven track record of research management in the specific field of expertise with extensive publication record.
• Minimum of twenty (20) publications by time of appointment.
• Proven track record for generating external income for programme and projects in programme.
• Proven track record of building national and international partnerships and networks.
• Proven track record of strategic and operational planning skills and expertise.
• NRF rating of at least C1 will be an added advantage.
• Registration with a scientific and professional body will be added advantage.
• Proven recognition as research leader on national and international level.