Job Description

• Project Management & Coordination
• The Research Technician 1 assists with technical projects across the Institute; these include the following aspects of project management.

• Project Finances.
• Project technical risk management.

• Research Support, Diagnostics and Other Services
• The Research Technician 1 assists with conducting technical projects. These activities include the following activities.

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

• Technology Transfer
• The Research Technician 1 assists with technology transfer initiatives in the institution, these are as follows.

• Intellectual Property Assessment.
• Prototype Development.
• Testing and Validation.

• Scientific Status Requirements
• assisting with scientific research; these include the following activities.

• Innovation and Commercialisation.
• Project / Programme impact.

• Safety, health, and Environment
• The Research Technician 1 is responsible for assisting with safety, health and environment compliance and standards, these include the following activities.

• Regulatory Compliance.
• Lab safety.
• Hazardous material disposal.

• Human Capital Development
• The Research Technician 1 is responsible for Human capacity development, which includes.

• Self and continuous learning

• National Diploma or BTech/BSc in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Entrepreneurship with minimum 3 years' experience in technology transfer and agricultural support or similar environment.
• Knowledge and experience with working on biologicals is essential will be an added advantage.
• Sector Education and Training Authority (Facilitation, Assessing and/ or Moderation).
• Public speaking (presentations, facilitation).
• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office suit.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Good Communication skills (Verbal and written).
• Customer relations.
• Advanced organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
• A valid SA driver's license.

Inquiries: Dr Lerato Matsaunyane, Tel: (012) 800 8000
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 20 JANUARY 2026
Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months' probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver's license and at least three contactable referees) must be attached on the form.
SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The company has the right not to appoint.

Skills Required