Description

• Planning and coordinating of own work activities according to project plans
• Contributes towards projects
• Conducts research support, collect, captures and assist with the processing of data
• Provide verbal/written reports on work activities and be able to present results to stakeholders
• Assists with managing of project budgets and adhere to financial administrative controls
• Assists with technology transfer initiatives in the institution. 
• Assists in optimizing equipment use and/or processes and/or systems
• Provides input in the optimization of new technologies
• Assist with technical services.

Requirements

• National Diploma or equivalent NQF6 in Agronomy, Crop or Plant Production, Agriculture or related field. 
• Agricultural research knowledge, skills and experience
• Ability to set up and manage research trials 
• Experience and good understanding of soil cultivation methods, weed control, fertilization, spraying for diseases and pest control, irrigation systems, soil health and sustainable field management
• Experience and good understanding of potato, sweet potato, cotton, hemp and other medicinal plants will be an added advantage
• Practical skills such as small repairs on irrigation system, tools and implements will be an added advantage
• Experience with managing people will be an added advantage
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to operate a tractor will be added advantage