Senior Research Technician : Agronomy (Vaalharts) (Potchefstroom) at Agricultural Research Council

Project Management & Coordination

Conceptualising, designing, formulating, and initiating technical projects across the Institute; these include leading the following aspects of project management:

• Project planning and Initiation
• Project Human Resources  
• Project Finances
• Project technical risk management  
• Project technical risk management.

Research Support, Diagnostics, and Other Services

Implementing and managing technical projects. These activities include the driving, leading, and oversight of the following activities:

• Invention  
• Adoption, management, and use
• Translation  
• Commercialisation  

Technology Transfer

Implementing and managing technology transfer initiatives, these are as follows:

• Intellectual Property Assessment
• Prototype Development
• Testing and Validation
• Technology Partnerships

Scientific Status Requirements

Implementing and managing scientific research endeavours, these include the following activities:

• Innovation and Commercialisation
• Project/Programme impact

Safety, health, and environment

Implementing and managing safety, health, and environment compliance and standards, which include the following activities.

• Regulatory Compliance
• Lab safety
• Hazardous material disposal

Human Capital Development

• Project staff
• Self

Requirements

• MTech. Degree in Agronomy or related field (Plant Science), plus 2 years applicable experience.
• B Degree or B Hons Degree; B.Tech, or National Higher Diploma in Agronomy; plus 6 years applicable experience.
• National Diploma (3 years) in Agronomy plus 8 years applicable experience.
• Valid drivers’ licence.
• Registration with relevant scientific body will be an added advantage.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 22 APRIL 2026