Junior Researcher: Soil

Initiate, conduct, coordinate and manage field experiments under the Soil and Water Science program focusing on irrigation of fruit trees, in compliance with set standards, client needs/specifications, within budget and on time.
- Develop project proposals in line with strategic goals and research themes of the ARC.
- Ensure that the allocated budgets are managed in a cost-effective and proactive manner, including timeous execution of financial administrative activities/tasks in compliance with the prescribed financial procedures and policies of the ARC.
- Ensure that allocated personnel and students are mentored, trained, utilized and evaluated to achieve the targets of the program and ultimately the ARC.
- Contribute to the status of the ARC through high quality research findings in compliance with expected scientific standards.
- Actively identifies and pursues business opportunities and participates in the dissemination and marketing of information through national conferences and workshops.
- Actively seeks to advance personal knowledge and expertise in monitoring tree water use and physiological response to water status.
- Maintains adequate communications network with national scientists and funding organizations, as well as farmers and producers.
- MSc degree in Agriculture majoring in Soil Science.
- 1 to 2 years’ experience will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge & experience in fruit irrigation.
- Knowledge and skills in interpreting soil analysis results.
- Project management, planning and organizing skills.
- Knowledge in human capacity development and financial management.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- A valid driver’s license.

**Enquiries: Dr Reckson Mulidzi: Tel: (021) 809 3070**

**CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 10 OCTOBER 2025