Job Description

The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position(s) at Vegetable, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC-VIMP), Roodeplaat, Pretoria.

Project Management & Coordination
The Research Technician 2 is responsible conducting technical projects across the Institute; these include the following aspects of project management.

• Project Human Resources.
• Project Finances.
• Project technical risk management.

Research Support, Diagnostics and Other Services
The Research Technician 2 is responsible for conducting technical projects. These activities include the following activities

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

Technology Transfer
The Research Technician 2 is responsible for conducting technology transfer initiatives in the institution, these are as follows

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

Scientific Status Requirements
The Research Technician 2 is responsible for assisting with scientific research endeavors; these include the following activities.

• Innovation and Commercialization.
• Project / Programme impact.

Safety, health, and Environment: The Research Technician 2 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 2 is responsible for Human capacity development, which includes.

• Project staff.
• Self.

Job Requirements

• National Higher Diploma (NQF 6) National Diploma (3 years) or equivalent NQF5 (Higher Certificates, Advanced Certificates, and National Certificates (N4-N6))
• Relevant experience (3 to 5 years) in technical aspects of plant pathology/plant virology and plant microbial-related molecular biology techniques.
• Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced computer literacy.
• Compliance to safety standards as prescribed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• A valid driver's license will be an advantage.

Enquiries: Dr. Julia Mulabisana, Tel: (012) 808 8049
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 10 FEBRUARY 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.
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