RESEARCH TECHNICIAN

SUMMARY:
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN

POSITION INFO:

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN

Our client, a leading seed-breeding and production company specializing in high-performance sunflower varieties, is seeking a Research Technician to join its team!

Location: Potchefstroom, North West

Benefits: Provident Fund + Company Vehicle (not part of CTC)

Essential Requirements:

- Agricultural Degree or related qualification

- 2-5 years’ experience

- Valid driver''s license 

- Excellent computer skills, specifically in Excel

Key Responsibilities:

- Planning and outline of statistical trials for Sunflower, Soybean, Sorghum, and Maize

- Plant, monitor, and harvest trials according to company protocol

- Active involvement at farmer-days and demonstration planting

- Assist with data collection of research and marketing trials

- Ensure accuracy and quality of all data

- Support Marketing Managers during the planting and harvesting of marketing trials (peak seasons)

Critical Skills & Traits:

- Research-driven with a fine eye for detail

- Practical and technical mindset

- Good observational skills

- Able to work alone and in a team

- Result-driven approach

- Strong planning and organizational skills

Essential Skills:

- Excellent computer skills, specifically in Excel

- Strong communication and organizational skills

- Trustworthy, punctual, and a high level of self-motivation

- Willingness to work and travel on weekends/work overtime during peak seasons (on occasion)

- Good administrative skills/computer literacy