Research Team Manager: Horticulture

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Vivo Group Full time

**Research Team Manager: Horticulture - Nelspruit/Mbombela**

Reporting directly to the Senior Manager Research, this position requires a hard-working scientist & and experienced manager to lead the Horticulture team & be responsible for the overall management of Horticulture related research on Citrus & subtropical fruits.

**Key Performance Areas**
- Initiate, coordinates & manages projects with the Senior Manager.
- Manages people withing projects, & ensures optimal utilization.
- Complies & manages project budgets
- Ensure all projects withing the Division are properly managed & to the accepted scientist & clients standards.
- Provides leadership with regards to research with the institute.
- Actively source new national/international research opportunities, assist with proposal writing.
- Plans & coordinates research with single or multi-disciplinary team.
- Identifies & prioritize the need for resources (equipment & material) in project(s) & manages them accordingly.

**Requirements**:

- PhD in Horticulture or related field.
- Minimum of 10 years relevant post PhD experience in the management of research teams.
- Proven research & managerial record of accomplishment in the field of Horticulture related field
- Minimum of 15 peer-reviewed scientific publications
- Proven experience in attracting extremelly funded projecrs.
- Proven experience in human & financial management.
- Proven experience in project & programme management.
- Experience in networking with national & international client, stakeholders & researchers.
- Excellent Interpersonal, project management, administrative & communication skills across all levels
- Experience in report writing & presentations
- Registration with scientific & professional body will be an added advantage.
- Programme & financial management & planning skills.
- NRF rating will be an added advantage.
- Valid EB or C1 Drivers license.

Application Question(s):

- Are you willing to relocate to Nelspruit/Mbombela?

**Education**:

- Doctorate (required)

**Experience**:

- post PhD experience in the management of research teams: 10 years (required)
- research & managerial record in the field of Horticulture: 10 years (required)

License/Certification:

- Registration with scientific & professional body (preferred)
- NRF rating will be an added advantage (preferred)
- EB or C1 Drivers license (required)

Application Deadline: 2024/03/27



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