RESEARCH TECHNICIAN : PLANT IMPROVEMENT (THREE YEARS (3) FIXED TERM CONTRACT).

The Agricultural Research Council; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The Agricultural Research Council is seeking a project coordinator to contribute to various projects, manage resources, assist with budgets, and provide research support. The role includes data processing, report generation, and team mentorship, adhering to health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and contributes towards projects by compiling and executing technical project activity plans.
• Identifies the need for human resources in projects and manages the allocated resources.
• Assists with compiling and managing project budgets.
• Plans own work activities.
• Conducts research support and diagnostics.

Job description

• Co-ordinates and contributes towards projects, by compiling and executing technical project activity plans.
• Identifies the need for human resources in projects and manages the allocated resources.
• Assists with compiling and managing project budgets.
• Plans own work activities.
• Utilises and maintains own facilities, material and equipment.
• Conducts research support, diagnostics, and other services.
• Collects, captures and processes data with basic analysis.
• Provides verbal and written reports on work activities and results.
• Adheres to occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations during project implementation.
• Provides guidance or mentorship to junior team members or interns.
• Assists in the preparation for presentations.