RESEARCH TECHNICIAN SHARED SUPPORT R&D
2024/07/13
Roodeplaat
Job Ref #: ARC-VIMP093
Industry: Research
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
Description:
Co-ordinates and executes field trials, by compiling and executing technical activity plans.
Identifies the need for human resources and manages the allocated resources.
Plans and co-ordinates own and the supervised employees in the shared support R&D unit work.
Independently conducts specialist research/technical support, diagnostics, and other services within the unit.
Manage allocated facilities, fields, material and equipment and ensure optimal utilization of resources.
Collects and captures, processes and interprets technical data and makes internal recommendations.
Compiles detailed technical reports and submits to project managers and/or relevant managers.
Recommends new technologies to be optimized.
Develops technical capacity at an appropriate level.
Identifies and participates in own learning opportunities.
Assists with identifying new business opportunities.
Assists with compiling & managing allocated budgets.
Participate in transfer of technology and promotion in the form of presentations, posters, workshops, training, products, services, literature, information days, courses and other events.
Requirements:
BSc or Advance Diploma (NQF 7) in Horticulture / Plant Production or related field, plus 2 years applicable experience.
Agricultural research knowledge, skills and experience.
Ability to set-up and manage research trials under open-field conditions.
Experience and good understanding of weed control, soil cultivation methods, fertilization, spraying for disease and pest control, irrigation systems, soil health and sustainable field management.
Experience in vegetable production.
Experience and good understanding of potato, sweet potato, cotton, hemp and medicinal plant production will be an added advantage.
Practical skills such as small repairs on irrigation system, tools and implements will be an added advantage.
Experience in managing people, with management of larger teams (15 plus people) will be an added advantage.
Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
