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Re-Advert Chief Research Technician: Plant Breeding (Port Elizabeth)
Manages projects on breeding and evaluation of tropical and subtropical crops at Addo.
Manages daily activities in research blocks in the field with assistance of support staff.
Manages project budgets to ensure effective resource allocation (funds and labour) within and across projects.
Compiles monthly progress reports (internal) and quarterly reports (external for funders) in the form of written reports and presentations.
Identifies research opportunities and implements advanced technologies in breeding.
Supervision and management of Research Technicians and Research Support Assistants.
Contributes towards technology transfer and training efforts.
Liaise with growers, industry technical officers and national and provincial government.
Write popular/scientific publications and present research outcomes of relevance to subtropical fruit growers, industries and the scientific community.
Requirements
MSc/MTech in Plant Breeding/Genetics/Horticulture/Plant Production with proven ability to manage farm/research blocks in the field with 8 years relevant experience.
BSc Honours in Plant Breeding/Genetics/Horticulture/Plant Production with proven ability to manage farm/research blocks in the field with 10 years relevant experience.
Knowledge of plant breeding, horticultural production and management of field blocks essential.
Basic project and financial management skills.
History of collaboration at national level.
History of strategic and operational planning skills and expertise.
Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.
Advanced Computer Literacy.
Code EB driver’s licence and proven ability to drive.
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