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"Excellence in Agricultural Research and Development"
The ARC's vision reflects its core business and celebrates its unique role, acknowledging its position as the principal agricultural research institution in South Africa.
The vision highlights the need to harness ARC capabilities to ensure that it becomes an organization known for i...
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Research Technician - Agronomy(Oudtshoorn - Western Cape) (Western Cape)
Planning and coordinating of own work activities according to project plans
Contributes towards projects
Conducts research support, collect, captures and assist with the processing of data
Provide verbal/written reports on work activities and be able to present results to stakeholders
Assists with managing of project budgets and adhere to financial administrative controls
Assists with technology transfer initiatives in the institution.
Assists in optimizing equipment use and/or processes and/or systems
Provides input in the optimization of new technologies
Assist with technical services.
Requirements
National Diploma or equivalent NQF6 in Agronomy, Crop or Plant Production, Agriculture or related field.
Agricultural research knowledge, skills and experience
Ability to set up and manage research trials
Experience and good understanding of soil cultivation methods, weed control, fertilization, spraying for diseases and pest control, irrigation systems, soil health and sustainable field management
Experience and good understanding of potato, sweet potato, cotton, hemp and other medicinal plants will be an added advantage
Practical skills such as small repairs on irrigation system, tools and implements will be an added advantage
Experience with managing people will be an added advantage
Valid driver’s license
Ability to operate a tractor will be added advantage
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