CHIEF RESEARCH TECHNICIAN

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Agricultural Research Council

Mbombela

ZAR 30 000 - 60 000

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Job description

Manage all field and nursery gene bank blocks at ARC research farms in Nelspruit, Hluhluwe, Addo, Levubu, Ncera and Bienne Donne, with support at remote stations.
Co-ordinate management of gene bank blocks with own team and support services.
Manage project budgets for gene bank projects and ensure effective resource allocation (funds and labour) for management of field gene banks.
Compile monthly progress reports (internal) and quarterly reports (external for funders) in the form of written reports and presentations.
Responsible for maintaining and updating existing gene bank database for all crops managed at TSC.
Ability to travel independently to remote stations regularly to oversee management of gene bank blocks.
Identify research opportunities and implement improved gene bank management technologies.
Training of support staff in gene bank maintenance.
Supervision of Research Technicians and Research Support Assistants.
Strong communication skills to liaise with Researchers, Research Support Assistants and Farm Managers for daily activities.
Liaise with growers, industry technical officers and national and provincial government.
Write popular/scientific publications and present research outcomes of relevance to subtropical fruit growers, industries and the scientific community.