SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN
The Agricultural Research Council
2024/08/30   Nelspruit


Job Reference Number: AP14
Department: 02 - API
Industry: Research
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related
The ARC- Animal Production (ARC- AP) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic persons to the following positions in Nelspruit
Job Description
  • Coordinates and contributes towards projects by compiling and executing project activity plans.
  • Plans and coordinates own and technical project work activities.
  • Participates in planning and conducting veld condition assessments (woody & herbaceous).
  • Independently conducts technical support within projects.
  • Collect, captures, process, interprets technical data, and makes project recommendations.
Job Requirements
  • MSc/M.Tech or equivalent plus 2-years applicable experience, or BSc/B. Tech Degree or equivalent plus 6 years applicable experience, or National Diploma plus 8 years applicable experience
  • Demonstrated capacity to conduct research at postgraduate level.
  • Practical experience and technical knowledge of rangeland ecology & management research projects, financial and human resource management .
  • Present results to stakeholders (advise/trains).
  • Compile external & internal technical reports.
  • Present results to stakeholders (advise/trains).
  • Knowledge on maintenance of equipment and infrastructure needed for research.
  • Knowledge on safety standards as prescribed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Enquiries:  Dr TJ Tjelele, Tel: 012 672- 9314

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 22 SEPTERMBER 2024

Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license) must be attached on the form.

NB: Non-RSA citizens with work permit must attach certified copies as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees.

SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The company has the right not to appoint.