RESEARCH TECHNICIAN (4-YEARS CONTRACT)

The Agricultural Research Council; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural research organization in Cape Town is seeking an individual to manage project activities and conduct field-based research. The ideal candidate will coordinate work plans, supervise staff, assist with budgets, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. This role supports ecological data collection and training initiatives within the community and organization.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.