7 Agricultural Innovation jobs in South Africa
Office Administrators: Agricultural Biotechnology and Health Innovation
Posted 9 days ago
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- Secretarial Support: Manage the Directors diaries, Directors kept informed of all engagements in their diaries, Handle incoming calls, All incoming calls screened and managed according to the Directors requirements, Record messages, Messages recorded accurately and timeously, Respond to queries by providing the required information, All queries answered and the follows-ups to queries that have been referred done promptly, Maintain internal and external stakeholder relations. Stakeholders satisfied with the level of service and support received, provide secretariat support for the Directors meetings (take minutes, agenda etc.) in consideration of urgent core tasks Secretariat support provided.
- Administrative Support: Edit and format submissions, memos, and other documents on behalf of the Directors, Documents edited and or formatted, Draft standard response on behalf of the Directors, Standard responses drafted, Maintain workflow and filing system electronically and manually, Easily accessible documents, Respond to queries by providing the required information, All queries answered within 48hrs and the follows-ups to queries that have been referred done promptly, Track progress of actions, issue reminders and provide feedback to the Directors, Progress tracked and reminders issued and Directors provided with feedback. Ensure that applicable processes (policies and procedures) are adhered about outgoing and incoming submissions, incoming and outgoing correspondence adhered to applicable policies and procedures, Prepare packs for all the meetings / workshop that the Directors attend. Documents for the meetings forwarded to the officials or concerned or Directors two days before the meeting or as required, Organise Directorates meetings (including logistics) and draft minutes and support the Director with external meetings (This excludes meetings arranged including venues and minutes drafted project meetings of sub directorates). Coordinate submission of strategic reports (PMDS, Annual Reports, Strategic Plans, Audit reports etc). Required documents coordinated accordingly.
- Logistical Support: Arrange traveling and accommodation for Directors, Travel booking finalized two days before traveling, Process traveling and subsistence claims of Directors, all traveling, and subsistence claims processed accurately and timeously.
- Financial administration support: Monitor unit cashflow and capture expenses in the commitment register, Commitment register updated based aligned to the cashflow. Process requests on procurement of unit required good and services. Request for procurement of good and services processed on time, Process
Research Chair: Applied Agricultural and Food Data Science
Posted 1 day ago
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Research Chair: Applied Agricultural and Food Data Science
Post Number
8653
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Natural Sciences -> Natural Sciences Faculty Administration
Type of Position
Fixed Term Contract
Length of Contract Period
N/A
Location
Closing Date
15/10/2025
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
In the framework of a DAAD-funded project focused on Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems and Applied Agricultural and Food Data Science, the University of the Western Cape (Cape Town, South Africa) is seeking to appoint a Research Chair at the level of Associate Professor/Professor, starting from 1 March 2026.The Chair is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with funds from the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR).
A key component of this project is the establishment of a Centre of Excellence at the University of the Western Cape, dedicated to sustainable and resilient agri-food systems, as well as applied agricultural and food and nutritional data science. The centre’s primary objective is to further develop the expertise of doctoral students, early-career researchers, and university lecturers through application-oriented and transdisciplinary research in agri-food systems and applied data science. It also aims to enhance teaching methodologies and mentorship programmes within these interdisciplinary fields.
The Centre is established within a German-African university consortium, co-led by the University of Hohenheim and the University of the Western Cape, with the University of Pretoria and the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources as core partners and the University of Mpumalanga as associate partner.
Within the Centre, a Research Chair is created to advance the linkage between agri-food systems research and data science. The Research Chair will, together with the management team, lead and coordinate the activities of the Centre, and serve as a liaison between the Centre and the research groups at the partnering institutions (including the NRF-funded Research Chair on farming systems at the University of Mpumalanga). The duration of the contract position is tied to the project’s duration which ends December 2029.The position is financed by the DAAD with funds from the BMFTR, reporting directly to the Deputy Vice Chancellor responsible for Research and Innovation at the University of the Western Cape.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
- Establish and advance an independent research agenda aligned with the Centre’s research themes;
- Strengthen the research profile of the Centre via active participation, postdoctoral and PhD supervision, publications, and innovative contributions;
- Facilitate learning events affiliated to resilient food systems and agri-food data sciences;
- Spearhead the liaison between the Centre and the research groups at the partnering institutions in the consortium with the aim of deepening the synergistic relationships and creating possibilities for creating new opportunities and channels of funding;
- Work with the eResearch Office, the Information and Communication Services (ICS) on Research Data Management (RDM) and High Performance Computing issues related to agri-food systems;
- Facilitate research grants and learning and/or teaching stays for German doctoral students, university lecturers and (young) researchers in South Africa;
- Facilitate regular webinars and seminars on Resilient Food Systems and Agri-Food Data Science;
- Develop mechanisms for long term sustainability of the Centre of Excellence;
- Work with relevant departments on the establishment of agri-food data science short courses for the industry.
- You must be a citizen of an EU member state.
- Applicants (m/f/d) should generally have lived in the Federal Republic of Germany for the last two years before applying. Close contact with a German university is also essential during the period abroad.
- Possession of a Ph.D. in one of the following fields: Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Food Systems/Agriculture with a demonstrated expertise in Data Science applications.
- Experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate data science courses at a German University.
- A track record of quality peer-reviewed publications in accredited journals and conferences, and research in data science, preferably in the context of Agri-food Systems.
- A track record of successful postgraduate supervision of both Masters and PhD students in Data Science and/or Agri-food Systems.
- Evidence of international presence in data science related research fields.
- Evidence of leadership experience and ability to work in multinational and multicultural research environments.
The following documents must be submitted with the application:
- a separate description of your research vision for the Centre of Excellence.
- a curriculum vitae including a list of publications.
- contact information for three referees.
- a brief teaching dossier, preferably on data science and food systems related modules including teaching evaluations.
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.
#J-18808-LjbffrResearch Chair: Applied Agricultural and Food Data Science
Posted 24 days ago
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In the framework of a DAAD-funded project focused on Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems and Applied Agricultural and Food Data Science, the University of the Western Cape (Cape Town, South Africa) is seeking to appoint a Research Chair at the level of Associate Professor/Professor, starting from 1 March 2026.The Chair is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with funds from the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR).
A key component of this project is the establishment of a Centre of Excellence at the University of the Western Cape, dedicated to sustainable and resilient agri-food systems, as well as applied agricultural and food and nutritional data science. The centre’s primary objective is to further develop the expertise of doctoral students, early-career researchers, and university lecturers through application-oriented and transdisciplinary research in agri-food systems and applied data science. It also aims to enhance teaching methodologies and mentorship programmes within these interdisciplinary fields.
The Centre is established within a German-African university consortium, co-led by the University of Hohenheim and the University of the Western Cape, with the University of Pretoria and the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources as core partners and the University of Mpumalanga as associate partner.
Within the Centre, a Research Chair is created to advance the linkage between agri-food systems research and data science. The Research Chair will, together with the management team, lead and coordinate the activities of the Centre, and serve as a liaison between the Centre and the research groups at the partnering institutions (including the NRF-funded Research Chair on farming systems at the University of Mpumalanga). The duration of the contract position is tied to the project’s duration which ends December 2029.The position is financed by the DAAD with funds from the BMFTR, reporting directly to the Deputy Vice Chancellor responsible for Research and Innovation at the University of the Western Cape.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
- Establish and advance an independent research agenda aligned with the Centre’s research themes;
- Strengthen the research profile of the Centre via active participation, postdoctoral and PhD supervision, publications, and innovative contributions;
- Facilitate learning events affiliated to resilient food systems and agri-food data sciences;
- Spearhead the liaison between the Centre and the research groups at the partnering institutions in the consortium with the aim of deepening the synergistic relationships and creating possibilities for creating new opportunities and channels of funding;
- Work with the eResearch Office, the Information and Communication Services (ICS) on Research Data Management (RDM) and High Performance Computing issues related to agri-food systems;
- Facilitate research grants and learning and/or teaching stays for German doctoral students, university lecturers and (young) researchers in South Africa;
- Facilitate regular webinars and seminars on Resilient Food Systems and Agri-Food Data Science;
- Develop mechanisms for long term sustainability of the Centre of Excellence;
- Work with relevant departments on the establishment of agri-food data science short courses for the industry.
- You must be a citizen of an EU member state.
- Applicants (m/f/d) should generally have lived in the Federal Republic of Germany for the last two years before applying. Close contact with a German university is also essential during the period abroad.
- Possession of a Ph.D. in one of the following fields: Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Food Systems/Agriculture with a demonstrated expertise in Data Science applications.
- Experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate data science courses at a German University.
- A track record of quality peer-reviewed publications in accredited journals and conferences, and research in data science, preferably in the context of Agri-food Systems.
- A track record of successful postgraduate supervision of both Masters and PhD students in Data Science and/or Agri-food Systems.
- Evidence of international presence in data science related research fields.
- Evidence of leadership experience and ability to work in multinational and multicultural research environments.
The following documents must be submitted with the application:
- a cover letter outlining your interest.
- a separate description of your research vision for the Centre of Excellence.
- a curriculum vitae including a list of publications.
- contact information for three referees.
- a brief teaching dossier, preferably on data science and food systems related modules including teaching evaluations.
Research Chair: Applied Agricultural and Food Data Science
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Research Chair: Applied Agricultural and Food Data Science
Post Number
8653
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Natural Sciences -> Natural Sciences Faculty Administration
Type of Position
Fixed Term Contract
Length of Contract Period
N/A
Location
Closing Date
15/10/2025
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
In the framework of a DAAD-funded project focused on Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems and Applied Agricultural and Food Data Science, the University of the Western Cape (Cape Town, South Africa) is seeking to appoint a Research Chair at the level of Associate Professor/Professor, starting from 1 March 2026.The Chair is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with funds from the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR).
A key component of this project is the establishment of a Centre of Excellence at the University of the Western Cape, dedicated to sustainable and resilient agri-food systems, as well as applied agricultural and food and nutritional data science. The centre’s primary objective is to further develop the expertise of doctoral students, early-career researchers, and university lecturers through application-oriented and transdisciplinary research in agri-food systems and applied data science. It also aims to enhance teaching methodologies and mentorship programmes within these interdisciplinary fields.
The Centre is established within a German-African university consortium, co-led by the University of Hohenheim and the University of the Western Cape, with the University of Pretoria and the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources as core partners and the University of Mpumalanga as associate partner.
Within the Centre, a Research Chair is created to advance the linkage between agri-food systems research and data science. The Research Chair will, together with the management team, lead and coordinate the activities of the Centre, and serve as a liaison between the Centre and the research groups at the partnering institutions (including the NRF-funded Research Chair on farming systems at the University of Mpumalanga). The duration of the contract position is tied to the project’s duration which ends December 2029.The position is financed by the DAAD with funds from the BMFTR, reporting directly to the Deputy Vice Chancellor responsible for Research and Innovation at the University of the Western Cape.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
- Establish and advance an independent research agenda aligned with the Centre’s research themes;
- Strengthen the research profile of the Centre via active participation, postdoctoral and PhD supervision, publications, and innovative contributions;
- Facilitate learning events affiliated to resilient food systems and agri-food data sciences;
- Spearhead the liaison between the Centre and the research groups at the partnering institutions in the consortium with the aim of deepening the synergistic relationships and creating possibilities for creating new opportunities and channels of funding;
- Work with the eResearch Office, the Information and Communication Services (ICS) on Research Data Management (RDM) and High Performance Computing issues related to agri-food systems;
- Facilitate research grants and learning and/or teaching stays for German doctoral students, university lecturers and (young) researchers in South Africa;
- Facilitate regular webinars and seminars on Resilient Food Systems and Agri-Food Data Science;
- Develop mechanisms for long term sustainability of the Centre of Excellence;
- Work with relevant departments on the establishment of agri-food data science short courses for the industry.
- You must be a citizen of an EU member state.
- Applicants (m/f/d) should generally have lived in the Federal Republic of Germany for the last two years before applying. Close contact with a German university is also essential during the period abroad.
- Possession of a Ph.D. in one of the following fields: Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Food Systems/Agriculture with a demonstrated expertise in Data Science applications.
- Experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate data science courses at a German University.
- A track record of quality peer-reviewed publications in accredited journals and conferences, and research in data science, preferably in the context of Agri-food Systems.
- A track record of successful postgraduate supervision of both Masters and PhD students in Data Science and/or Agri-food Systems.
- Evidence of international presence in data science related research fields.
- Evidence of leadership experience and ability to work in multinational and multicultural research environments.
The following documents must be submitted with the application:
- a separate description of your research vision for the Centre of Excellence.
- a curriculum vitae including a list of publications.
- contact information for three referees.
- a brief teaching dossier, preferably on data science and food systems related modules including teaching evaluations.
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.
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