Job Description

• Identify, Recruit and Service Smallholder Farmers into the Milk Recording Scheme
• Train new members, and Research technicians and Interns in the technical skills of the MRS.
• Carry out control/check tests to gather data.
• Collect and check milk recording data from members and ensure integrity of data collection
• Collects, captures, processes and interprets technical data and makes internal project recommendations.
• 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
• Interact with internal (Breeding, ARTs, Nutrition & Dairy processing). and external (AI industry) stakeholders to arrange training and technology transfer interventions
• Assists with arranging and coordination of farmer's days, training sessions and workshops.
• Compile monthly reports and assist with compiling and managing budgets, adheres to financial administrative controls.
• Together with Project Manager, co-ordinates and contributes towards projects, by compiling and executing technical project activity plans.
• Together with the Project Manager, renders diagnostic, technical and other services at a national level.
• Market the Schemes through marketing initiatives.
• Adheres to quality standards.
• Complies with SHE/OHS regulations and procedures.

• M-Tech. Degree in Animal Production (or equivalent NQF8) with 2 years applicable experience / B-Tech.in Animal Production (or equivalent NQF7 ) with 6 years applicable experience / National Diploma in Animal Production (or equivalent NQF6) with 8 years applicable experience.
• Knowledge on maintenance of equipment and infrastructure needed for research.
• Knowledge of safety standards as prescribed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• A valid driver's license.

Enquiries: Enquires: Mr R Groenveld, Tel: (012) 672 9079
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 26 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