Research Technician Entomology (Three (3) Years Fixed Term Contract) at Agricultural Research Council

Job Description

Project Management & Coordination

The Research Technician 2 is responsible conducting technical projects across the Institute; these include the following aspects of project management.

• Project Human Resources.
• Project Finances.
• Project technical risk management.

Research Support, Diagnostics and Other Services

The Research Technician 2 is responsible for conducting technical projects.  These activities include the following activities

• Adoption, management, and use.
• Translation.
• Commercialization.

Technology Transfer

The Research Technician is responsible for conducting technology transfer initiatives in the institution, these are as follows

• Intellectual Property Assessment.
• Prototype Development.
• Testing and Validation.

Scientific Status Requirements

The Research Technician is responsible for assisting with scientific research endeavors; these include the following activities.

• Innovation and Commercialization.
• Project / Programme impact.

Safety, health, and Environment

The Research Technician 2 is responsible for assisting with safety, health and environment compliance and standards, these include the following activities.

• Regulatory Compliance.
• Lab safety.
• Hazardous material disposal.

Human Capital Development

The Research Technician 2 is responsible for Human capacity development, which includes.

• Project staff.
• Self.

Job Requirements

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Crop Protection, Biotechnology, or related field.
• Two (2) to three (3) years relevant experience in technical aspects of plant pathology and plant microbial-related molecular biology techniques. 
• Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills. 
• Advanced computer literacy. 
• Compliance to safety standards as prescribed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.  
• Bachelor’s degree or Advanced diploma will be an added advantage.
• Experience in disease scouting and disease diagnostics of vegetable crops will be an added advantage.
• A valid driver’s license will be an advantage. 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE APPLICATIONS: 25 MARCH 2026