RESEARCH TECHNICIAN: POSTHARVEST MANAGEMENT & FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

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

Job summary

A research organization in Pretoria seeks an individual to manage technical projects focusing on postharvest management and product development related to various plants. Responsibilities include planning project activities, providing technical support, and compiling reports. Candidates should demonstrate strong project management skills and a commitment to developing technical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and executes technical project plans related to postharvest management.
• Conducts technical support within projects.
• Compiles technical reports and submits for approval.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Contributes towards projects, by compiling and executing technical project activity plans particularly in relation to postharvest management, agro-processing and product development of medicinal and industrial plants as well vegetables.
• Plans and co-ordinates own and technical project work activities.
• Conducts technical support within projects.
• Collects, captures, processes and interprets technical data and makes internal project recommendations.
• Compiles technical reports and submits for approval.
• Provides services on postharvest management and agro-processing of medicinal plants and industrial crops.
• Develops technical capacity at an appropriate level.
• Identifies and participates in own learning opportunities.
• Participates in projects and supervises as delegated.
• Manages project facilities, material and equipment.
• Ensures optimal utilisation of resources.
• Compliance with human resource policies and procedures.
• Compliance with occupational health and safety policies and procedures.