RE-ADVERT CHIEF RESEARCH TECHNICIAN: PLANT BREEDING

Agricultural Research Council; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural research organization seeks a Research Manager to oversee projects on tropical and subtropical crop breeding. The role involves budget management, report compilation, and collaboration with industry stakeholders to enhance research outcomes. Ideal candidates will possess strong project management skills and a background in agricultural sciences.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing agricultural research projects.
• Strong understanding of tropical and subtropical crop breeding.
• Ability to compile detailed reports and present findings.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects on breeding and evaluation of tropical crops.
• Oversee daily activities in research blocks with staff assistance.
• Compile internal and external reports on research progress.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Research methodologies

Communication skills

Technological implementation

Education

Degree in Agricultural Sciences or related field

Job description

• Manages projects on breeding and evaluation of tropical and subtropical crops at Addo.
• Manages daily activities in research blocks in the field with assistance of support staff.
• Manages project budgets to ensure effective resource allocation (funds and labour) within and across projects.
• Compiles monthly progress reports (internal) and quarterly reports (external for funders) in the form of written reports and presentations.
• Identifies research opportunities and implements advanced technologies in breeding.
• Supervision and management of Research Technicians and Research Support Assistants.
• Contributes towards technology transfer and training efforts.
• 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.