RESEARCH TECHNICIAN

Agricultural Research Council; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job description

• Plans and coordinates work activities according to project plans.
• Supervises allocated human resources where applicable.
• Assists in managing project budgets and adheres to financial administrative controls.
• Conducts field-based research support, restoration diagnostics, and technical services.
• Collects, captures, and processes rangeland and ecological data, including basic analysis.
• Prepares and submits verbal and written reports on work activities and results.
• Optimises equipment, processes, or systems under supervision.
• Provides technical input into the optimisation of new technologies for restoration work.
• Supports the delivery of diagnostic and technical services under supervision.
• Assists in training junior staff and interns in field protocols and techniques.
• Participates in community engagement and participatory fieldwork.
• Complies with Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and procedures.