Senior Research Technician Agronomy (Vaalharts)

Project Management & Coordination

Conceptualising designing formulating and initiating technical projects across the Institute; these include leading the following aspects of project management:

• Project planning and Initiation
• Project Human Resources
• Project Finances
• Project technical risk management
• Project technical risk management.

Research Support Diagnostics and Other Services

Implementing and managing technical projects. These activities include the driving leading and oversight of the following activities:

• Invention
• Adoption management and use
• Translation
• Commercialisation

Technology Transfer

Implementing and managing technology transfer initiatives these are as follows:

• Intellectual Property Assessment
• Prototype Development
• Testing and Validation
• Technology Partnerships

Scientific Status Requirements

Implementing and managing scientific research endeavours these include the following activities:

• Innovation and Commercialisation
• Project/Programme impact

Safety health and environment

Implementing and managing safety health and environment compliance and standards which include the following activities.

• Regulatory Compliance
• Lab safety
• Hazardous material disposal

Human Capital Development

• Project staff
• Self

• MTech. Degree in Agronomy or related field (Plant Science) plus 2 years applicable experience.
• B Degree or B Hons Degree; or National Higher Diploma in Agronomy; plus 6 years applicable experience.
• National Diploma (3 years) in Agronomy plus 8 years applicable experience.
• Valid drivers licence.
• Registration with relevant scientific body will be an added advantage.

Enquiries: Dr Zaid Bello Tel:

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 22 APRIL 2026

Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope responsibilities and the stature of the position. 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 competency/leadership assessments and preference will be given to designated groups (including people with disabilities) in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months probationperiod. 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 drivers license) and at least three contactable referees must be attached on the form.

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.