DOA Research Technician - Potato Breeding (Two (2) Years Fixed Term Contract) at Agricultural Research Council

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.
• Assisting in the preparation for presentations.
• Renders diagnostic, technical and other services under supervision.
• Complies with SHE/OHS policies and procedure.

Job Requirements

• National Diploma or BSc in Plant Breeding/Agronomy/Plant Production or closely related field.
• Minimum of (2) two to (3) Three years Applicable experience in field trial management, research methods and data handling (added advantage to have this in potato and any tuber or root crop production).
• Agricultural knowledge and skills.
• Planning/Organising skills.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Computer literacy.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willing to work in adverse conditions.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:23 MARCH 2026