Senior Research Technician: Agricultural Mechanization at Agricultural Research Council

Job Description

• Co-ordinates project plan with the RTM related to agricultural mechanisation and agro-processing engineering.
• Compiles detailed reports and presents results to clients.
• Optimises, implements and makes recommendation on agricultural mechanisation and agro-processing technologies.
• Initiates, manages, co-ordinates and implements technical activities, support and technology transfer for research projects in compliance with scientific parameters/standards, ensuring the strategic management of resources and the successful completion of projects.
• Plans and co-ordinates technical projects.
• Ensures optimal utilisation of resources.
• Responsible for strategic planning of future resources.
• Performs advanced analysis, interpretation and makes internal and external recommendations.
• Complies detailed reports, provides comprehensive recommendations and approves final Reports.
• Undertake the development of new research projects which include proper planning, design and implementation.
• Monitoring and evaluation of research and technology development projects, and maintenance of scientific quality standards in agricultural mechanisation and agro processing engineering aspects.
• Evaluate research needs, develop, plan and conduct research projects
• Optimally utilize and supervise human resources allocated to relevant projects.

Job Requirements

• MTech Degree (equivalent NQF9) in Mechanical Engineering with 3 years’ experience, B. Tech Degree (equivalent NQF7) with 4 years’ experience or National Diploma (equivalent NQF6) with 5 years’ experience in agricultural mechanization and agro processing engineering related works.
• Ability to work with communities and conduct fieldwork.
• Willingness to travel away from home for intermediate periods.
•  Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• The successful applicant needs to be in possession of a valid driver’s license (code 8/EB) as the position requires traveling.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Verbal communication skills.
• Confidentiality.
• Attention to detail

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 19 FEBRUARY 2026