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Senior Research Technician : Potato Breeding (Roodeplaat)

Agricultural Research CouncilZA

10 days ago

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Job title : Senior Research Technician : Potato Breeding (Roodeplaat)

Job Location : Gauteng,

Deadline : October 03, 2025

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Co-ordinates and contributes towards projects by compiling and executing technical project activity plans.

Identifies the need for human resources in project(s) and manages the allocated resources.

Plans and co-ordinates own and technical project work activities.

Independently conducts research / technical support, diagnostics, and other services within a project.

Collects, captures, processes and interprets technical data and makes internal project recommendations.

Compiles detailed technical reports and submitted for approval.

Recommends new technologies to be optimized.

Renders diagnostic, technical and other services at a national level.

Develops technical capacity at an appropriate level.

Identifies and participates in own learning opportunities.

Assists with identifying new business opportunities.

Participates in the project in a learning capacity and supervises as delegated.

Assists with compiling & managing the project budget.

Manages project facilities, material and equipment.

Ensures optimal utilisation of resources.

Requirements

MSc in Agronomy, Plant Production, Plant Breeding, or a related field, with at least 2 years of relevant experience ; OR

Bachelor’s Degree / Honours Degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience ; OR

National Diploma (NQF Level 6), with at least 8 years of relevant experience .

Proven experience in production planning and management, including irrigation management, weed control, and mechanization.

Experience with potato production will be an added advantage.

Ability to provide diagnostic, technical, and related services.

Excellent computer literacy.

Proven experience in production planning and management, including irrigation management, weed control, and mechanization.

Experience with potato production will be an added advantage.

Ability to provide diagnostic, technical, and related services.

Excellent computer literacy.

Valid Code EB driver’s license.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS : 01 OCTOBER 2025

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