SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN: PLANT IMPROVEMENT

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

Job summary

A leading agricultural research organization in Limpopo seeks an individual to provide technical input for research projects, supervising data processing and engaging with local farmers. Responsibilities include preparing training presentations on horticulture topics and ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures. The ideal candidate will assist in innovation and commercialization activities and contribute to publications.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing technical input for research projects.
• Ability to supervise and participate in data processing.
• Knowledge of crop and mechanization services.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and participate in data processing and interpretation of results.
• Ensure cost-effective utilization of research resources.
• Prepare presentations for training events on horticulture.

Job description

• Pro-actively provide technical input within the context of the research projects.
• Provides timeous and reliable data which supports the objectives of the research project.
• Provide supervision and participate in data processing and interpretation of results.
• Correctly apply techniques within guidelines/standards/references.
• Ensures cost-effective utilization of research resources and other tools of trade as per ARC policies and guidelines.
• Provide technical assistance in crop and mechanization services of the Centre in liaison with Centre Management on farms and villages.
• Complete purchase requisitions, obtain quotations and purchasing of required research materials and consumables following the financial prescriptions.
• Compile quarterly progress reports to Project Manager and Centre Manager.
• Intellectual Property Assessment.
• Prepare a presentation and present during training events on horticulture/plant production/agronomic related topics.
• Assists in hosting field days.
• Assists in communication with farmers and extension officers.
• Assists with technical services.
• Involvement in Innovation and Commercialization activities.
• Contribute to publications and/or involvement in presentations.
• Regulatory Compliance with Health and Safety procedures.
• Provide sufficient supervision during the application of chemicals.
• Identify, mitigate and eliminate potential risks to research resources.
• Contributes towards training and development.