Research Technician Plant Breeding

Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


The Research Technician is responsible conducting technical projects across the Institute; these include the following aspects of project management.

  • Project Human Resources.
  • Project Finances.
  • Project technical risk management
The Research Technician is responsible for conducting technical projects. These activities include the following activities
  • Adoption, management, and use.
  • Translation.
  • Commercialization.
The Research Technician is responsible for conducting technology transfer initiatives in the institution, these are as follows
  • Intellectual Property Assessment.
  • Prototype Development.
  • Testing and Validation.
The Research Technician is responsible for assisting with scientific research endeavors; these include the following activities.
  • Innovation and Commercialization.
  • Project / Programme impact.
The Research Technician is responsible for assisting with safety, health and environment compliance and standards, these include the following activities.
  • Regulatory Compliance.
  • Lab safety.
  • Hazardous material disposal.
  • The Research Technician 2 is responsible for Human capacity development, which includes.
  • Project staff.
  • Self.
  • National Diploma (NQF 6) in Horticulture / Plant Production or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years experience.
  • Agricultural research knowledge, skills and experience.
  • Ability to set-up and manage research trials under open-field conditions.
  • Experience and good understanding of weed control, soil cultivation methods, fertilization, spraying for disease and pest control, irrigation systems, soil health and sustainable field management.
  • Experience and good understanding of commercial and indigenous vegetable production will be an added advantage.
  • Practical skills such as small repairs on irrigation system, tools and implements will be an added advantage.
  • Experience in managing people will be an added advantage.
  • Valid drivers license
Enquiries: Dr Abe Gerrano, Email: Agerrano@arc.agric.zaCLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 25 JULY 2024

The Agricultural Research Council

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1328555
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned