Research Technician: Plant Improvement (Three Years (3) Fixed Term Contract) (Nelspruit)
Research Technician: Plant Improvement (Three Years (3) Fixed Term Contract) (Nelspruit)
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Job Description
- Contribute towards research projects.
- Assist in coordinating work activities and supervising junior staff.
- Utilize and maintain facilities material and equipment.
- Conduct research diagnostics and other services.
- Collect capture and process data.
- Provide reports on work activities and results.
- Adhere to quality standards.
- Assist in the preparation for presentations.
- Assist with the training of junior staff.
- Assist with technical services.
- Comply with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and procedures.
- National Diploma in Horticulture or any other relevant qualification.
- At least 3 years applicable experience.
- Ability to work in the field.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- Proficiency in the MS Office suite.
- Good health and physical ability.
- A valid drivers license.
Enquiries: Mr Oscar Maphanga Email:
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 13 August 2025
NB: Preference will be given to applicants from the Nelspruit area
A 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.
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 a covering letter detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees certified copies of certificates supporting documents and a copy of drivers license must be attached on the form.
A 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. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Contract
