Senior Research Technician Agricultural Mechanization
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Job Location:
Pretoria - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Co-ordinates project plan with the RTM related to agricultural mechanisation and agro-processing engineering.
- Compiles detailed reports and presents results to clients.
- Optimises implements and makes recommendation on agricultural mechanisation and agro-processing technologies.
- Initiates manages co-ordinates and implements technical activities support and technology transfer for research projects in compliance with scientific parameters/standards ensuring the strategic management of resources and the successful completion of projects.
- Plans and co-ordinates technical projects.
- Ensures optimal utilisation of resources.
- Responsible for strategic planning of future resources.
- Performs advanced analysis interpretation and makes internal and external recommendations.
- Complies detailed reports provides comprehensive recommendations and approves final Reports.
- Undertake the development of new research projects which include proper planning design and implementation.
- Monitoring and evaluation of research and technology development projects and maintenance of scientific quality standards in agricultural mechanisation and agro processing engineering aspects.
- Evaluate research needs develop plan and conduct research projects
- Optimally utilize and supervise human resources allocated to relevant projects.
- MTech Degree (equivalent NQF9) in Mechanical Engineering with 3 years experience B. Tech Degree (equivalent NQF7) with 4 years experience or National Diploma (equivalent NQF6) with 5 years experience in agricultural mechanization and agro processing engineering related works.
- Ability to work with communities and conduct fieldwork.
- Willingness to travel away from home for intermediate periods.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- The successful applicant needs to be in possession of a valid drivers license (code 8/EB) as the position requires traveling.
- Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office suite.
- Verbal communication skills.
- Confidentiality.
- Attention to detail
Enquiries: Dr S Sibanda Tel:
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 19 FEBRUARY 2026
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 (as well as competency and leadership assessments).
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:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- GIS
- Engineering
- Engineering Practices
- Data Collection
- Irrigation Systems
- Agriculture
- CAD
- GPS
- Water Quality
- Biology
- Nursery
- Emergency maitenance
- Technical Assistance
- Watetr conservation
- Agricultural Equipment
