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  • Posted: Sep 29, 2025
    Deadline: Oct 10, 2025
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  • ARC Vision "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: Seed Systems (Roodeplaat)

    Description

    • Contributes to research projects by Develop and validate analytical methods using HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, ICP-OES/MS, and related technologies.
    • Perform routine analytical testing of plant-based and other samples.
    • Implement ISO 17025 quality requirements within the quality control (QC) facility.
    • Plans and coordinates own work activities aligned with project plans.
    • Supervises allocated HR resources.
    • Assists in managing project budgets and adheres to financial controls.
    • Conducts research support, diagnostics, and other services under supervision.
    • Renders technical services and optimizes equipment/processes/systems.
    • Provides input into the optimisation of new technologies.
    • Collects, captures, and processes data with basic analysis.
    • Provides verbal and written reports on activities and results.
    • Presents findings to stakeholders (including training/advisory roles).
    • Adheres to quality standards.
    • Complies with SHE/OHS regulations and procedures.
    • Evidence of contributions to publications or presentations (e.g., farmers' days).
    • Demonstrates measurable outcomes and project impact.
    • Support capacity development and training of junior staff.

    Requirements

    • National Diploma or BTech/BSc in Plant Breeding, Crop & Plant Production or Agronomy.
    • Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in technical aspects of crop production.
    • Fundamental knowledge of seed systems.
    • Applicable experience on roots and tubers and bulbous will be an added advantage.
    • Ability to work under pressure while ensuring timely and high-quality analysis.
    • Experience in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory will be an advantage.
    • Knowledge of laboratory quality management systems.
    • Good communication skills (verbal and written).
    • Strong computer literacy.
    • A valid driver’s license and able to drive long distance.
    • Registration with a relevant scientific or professional body will be an added advantage.

    CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 10 OCTOBER 2025 

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    Research Technician: Postharvest Management & Amp; Food Processing Technology (Roodeplaat)

    Description

    • 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.

    CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 03 OCTOBER 2025 

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