Research Technician ? Range & Forage Sciences:ap (three (3) Years Fixed Contract)re Advertisement

Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


  • Contributes towards projects
  • Planning and Coordinating of work activities, and supervises allocated HR resources if applicable.
  • Assists with managing project budgets. Adheres to financial administrative controls
  • To utilise and maintain facilities, apparatus and equipment.
  • Plans own work activities according to project plans
  • Utilises and maintains own facilities, material and equipment
  • Conducts research support, diagnostics, and other services
  • Collects, captures and processes data with basic analysis
  • Provides verbal/written reports on work activities and results.
  • Adheres to quality standards
  • Presents results to stakeholders (advises/trains)
  • Provides input in the optimisation of new technologies
  • Is aware of Intellectual Property opportunities
  • Assists in training junior staff
  • To comply with the Occupational Health and Safety regulations/ procedures.
  • National Diploma (3 years) with 3 years applicable experience in crop/plant production.
  • Registration with relevant scientific registration body.
  • Practical experience in working with cover crops, Agronomy and planted pastures
  • Understanding of agricultural principles related to research projects.
  • Experience in working with a large team including students
  • Evidence of contributions in publications and/or involvement in presentations (e.g. farmers' days).
  • Magnitude of measurable outcomes (project impact)
  • Willing to do extensive traveling to research sites over multiple provinces is mandatory.
  • A valid drivers license.
Enquires: Dr F Muller, Tel: 012 672 9314CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12 FEBRUARY 2025Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months probation period.The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of drivers license and at least three contactable referees) must be attached on the form.SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The company has the right not to appoint

Agricultural Research Council

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1375429
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned