Research Technician Positions X3 In Milk Recording And Improvement Scheme To Be Placed In The Following Provinces: 1x Free State (bloemfontein); 1x Kzn (cedara) And 1x Western Cape (stellenbosch) For Four (4) Years Fixed Term Contract
Gauteng, South Africa
Job Description
- Identify, Recruit and Service Smallholder Farmers into the Milk Recording Scheme (MRS)
- Train new members for participation in the MRS, and Research technicians in the technical skills of the MRS
- Carry out control tests to gather data
- Collect and check Milk Recording Data from members at collection points
- Regular calibration of test meters and apparatus with modified equipment for accuracy
- Correspond with members regarding control test results and give advice when deviations in milking systems and techniques appear during sample taking
- Assists milk recording participants with interpretation of management reports and give feedback to improve their dairy enterprise
- Handle enquiries regarding missing or faulty information
- Draw up Milk Recording input data for processing monthly reports
- Interact with internal (Breeding, ARTs, Nutrition & Dairy processing) and external (AI industry) stakeholders to arrange training and technology transfer interventions
- Attends Farmers Days, auctions and shows to be actively involved and to build public relations
- Marketing the scheme to enhance participation and growth
- Adheres to quality standards.
- Complies with SHE/OHS regulations and procedures.
- National Diploma in Animal Production and/or equivalent NQF6 with 3 years applicable experience.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Motivated and prepared to travel to farms and villages.
- Willing to work irregular hours.
- Good human relations.
- A valid driver's license.
Enquires: Mr. R Groenveld, Tel: 012 672 9079
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 20 AUGUST 2025
A 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
Preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees, certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of driver's license must be attached on the form.
A 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. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months' probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1488211
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationGauteng, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned