Job Description

• The Research Technician is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, formulating, and initiating technical projects across the Institute; these include leading the following aspects of project management.
• The Research Technician is responsible for implementing and managing of technical projects. These activities include the driving, leading and oversight of the following activities.
• The Research Technician is responsible for implementing and managing technology transfer initiatives in the institution, these are as follows.
• The Research Technician is responsible for implementing and managing scientific research endeavours; these include the following activities.
• The Research Technician is Responsible for implementing and managing safety, health and environment compliance and standards, these include the following activities.
• The Research Technician is responsible for human capacity development, which includes.

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Plant breeding/ Plant Production/Agronomy or related Plant or Crop Science qualification
• Minimum 2 years experience in in field trial management, research methods and data handling
• Agricultural research knowledge, skills and experience (especially on potato breeding and cultivation)
• 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 potato propagation techniques and breeding 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
• Advanced computer literacy

Enquiries: Dr NW Mbuma: Tel: (012) 808 800Closing Date for Applications: 24 September 2024Competitive 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. 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.NB: Non-RSA citizens with work permit must attach certified copies.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