Research Technician: Postharvest Management & Amp; Food Processing Technology (Three (3) Fixed Term Contract) GY (Roodeplaat) at Agricultural Research Council
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Research Technician: Postharvest Management & Amp; Food Processing Technology (Three (3) Fixed Term Contract) GY (Roodeplaat)
Contributes towards projects, by compiling and executing technical project activity plans particularly in relation to postharvest management, agro-processing and product development of medicinal and industrial plants as well vegetables.
Plans and co-ordinates own and technical project work activities.
Conducts technical support within projects.
Collects, captures, processes and interprets technical data and makes internal project recommendations.
Compiles technical reports and submits for approval.
Provides services on postharvest management and agro-processing of medicinal plants and industrial crops.
Develops technical capacity at an appropriate level.
Identifies and participates in own learning opportunities.
Participates in projects and supervises as delegated.
Manages project facilities, material and equipment.
Ensures optimal utilisation of resources.
Compliance with human resource policies and procedures.
Compliance with occupational health and safety policies and procedures.
Requirements
National Diploma or BSc in Food Science, Food Technology, Biochemistry or closely related field.
Demonstrable experience on postharvest management.
Knowledge of, and/or experience in postharvest management and agro-processing systems.
Knowledge of, and/or experience in food processing, food analysis, food packaging, food quality and safety systems.
Demonstrable experience in product development (e.g. nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals) will be an added advantage.
Good communication skills (verbal and written).
Computer literacy.
Valid driver’s license.
Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.
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