SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN : POTATO BREEDING

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

Job summary

A national agricultural research organization in Pretoria is seeking a skilled individual to coordinate and manage technical projects. The role includes executing project plans, conducting research, and managing resources effectively. Ideal candidates should possess strong project management skills and the ability to contribute to new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and contributes towards projects by compiling technical project activity plans.
• Identifies the need for human resources in project(s) and manages the allocated resources.
• Independently conducts research and technical support within a project.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinates and contributes towards projects by compiling and executing technical project activity plans.
• Identifies the need for human resources in project(s) and manages the allocated resources.
• Plans and co-ordinates own and technical project work activities.
• Independently conducts research/technical support, diagnostics, and other services within a project.
• Collects, captures, processes and interprets technical data and makes internal project recommendations.
• Compiles detailed technical reports and submitted for approval.
• Recommends new technologies to be optimized.
• Renders diagnostic, technical and other services at a national level.
• Develops technical capacity at an appropriate level.
• Identifies and participates in own learning opportunities.
• Assists with identifying new business opportunities.
• Participates in the project in a learning capacity and supervises as delegated.
• Assists with compiling & managing the project budget.
• Manages project facilities, material and equipment.
• Ensures optimal utilisation of resources.