Company:
Agricultural Research Council
Industry: Government
Deadline: Oct 23, 2025
Job Type: Full Time
Location: North West
State: Potchefstroom
Field: Agriculture / Agro-Allied , Research
Description
- Pro-actively provide technical input within the context of the research projects.
- Provide timeous and reliable data, which supports the objectives of the research project.
- Provide training and supervision to subordinates.
- Participate in data collection, processing and interpretation of results.
- Correctly apply techniques within guidelines/standards/references.
- Ensure cost-effective utilisation of research resources.
- Complete purchase requisitions, obtain quotations and purchasing of required research materials and consumables following the financial prescriptions.
- Compile quarterly progress reports.
- Assist in hosting field days.
- Assist in communication with farmers and extension officers.
- Assist in commercialisation activities.
- Contribute to publications (e.g. popular publications).
- Participate in preparing/ giving presentations (e.g. at farmers’ days, training events, conferences, etc.).
- Regulatory Compliance with the Health and Safety procedures
- Contribute towards professional development of subordinates and self.
Requirements
- MTech. degree in Plant Breeding or Plant Production or related field (Crop Science or Agronomy or Plant Sciences), plus two years relevant experience.
- B. degree or B. Hons degree or B. Tech, or National Higher Diploma in Plant Production or related field (Crop Science or Agronomy or Plant Sciences), plus six years relevant experience.
- National Diploma (3 years) plus eight years relevant experience.
- Ability to set-up and manage research trials under field conditions.
- Experience in plant breeding techniques will be an added advantage.
- Advanced computer literacy (MS Office packages).
- Registration with relevant scientific body will be an added advantage.
- Valid drivers’ licence
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 23 OCTOBER 2025
