RESEARCH TECHNICIAN: ROOTS, TUBERS & BULBS: ONIONS: DALRRD (TWO (2) YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
The Agricultural Research Council
2024/09/04   Roodeplaat

Job Reference Number: ARC-VIMP0925
Department: 09 - RVOPI
Industry: Research
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related
The ARC- Vegetable, Industrial Medicinal Plants (ARC-VIMP) seeks to appoint highly skilled, experienced and dynamic persons to work on the new project funded by the National Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) at Roodeplaat, Pretoria.
Job Description
  • Contributes towards projects.
  • Coordinating of work activities and supervises allocated HR resources.
  • Adheres to financial administrative controls. Assists with compiling project budgets and purchases.
  • Plans own work activities according to project plans.
  • Utilizes and maintains own facilities, material, and equipment.
  • Conducts research support, diagnostics, and other services.
  • Collects, captures, and processes data with basic analysis.
  • Provides verbal/written reports on work activities and results.
  • Adheres to quality standards.
  • Optimizes equipment and/or processes and/or systems.
  • Renders diagnostic, technical and other services under supervision.
  • Complies with SHE/OHS policies and procedure.
Job Requirements
  • B degree, B Hons degree, BTech. Or National Diploma Plant Production/Agronomy.
  • Applicable experience in field trial management, research methods and data handling (added advantage to have this in onion).
  • Agricultural knowledge and skills.
  • Planning/Organizing skill.
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite.
  • Valid driver’s license. 

Enquiries: Ms. Mantshiuwa Lephuthing, Email: LephuthingM@arc.agric.za 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 18 SEPTEMBER 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. 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.