Senior Research Technician : Potato Breeding (Roodeplaat) at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• 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.

Requirements

• MSc in Agronomy, Plant Production, Plant Breeding, or a related field, with at least 2 years of relevant experience; OR
• Bachelor’s Degree / Honours Degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience; OR
• National Diploma (NQF Level 6), with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in production planning and management, including irrigation management, weed control, and mechanization.
• Experience with potato production will be an added advantage.
• Ability to provide diagnostic, technical, and related services.
• Excellent computer literacy.
• Proven experience in production planning and management, including irrigation management, weed control, and mechanization.
• Experience with potato production will be an added advantage.
• Ability to provide diagnostic, technical, and related services.
• Excellent computer literacy.
• Valid Code EB driver’s license.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 01 OCTOBER 2025