Junior Researcher: Agricultural Mechanization & Agro-processing (Pretoria)
Agricultural Research Council · Pretoria, Gauteng
Posted 29 October 2026
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- To render research in a team context or individually under guidance.
- Effective handling of personnel regarding utilization, training and evaluation as well as maintaining good working relations within the team.
- To successfully market and promote the institute's services/products to relevant role-players.
- Good planning and management of research activities. Aspects such as effective use of facilities and resources, problem solving and liaisons with experts – Continuous.
- Proper management of budget in compliance with financial policies/procedures always to ensure that the budget is managed in a cost effective and pro-active manner — Continuous.
- To ensure successful completion of research projects /programmes in compliance with set standards.
- To comply with the Occupational Health and Safety regulations/ procedures.
- Involvement in the activities of the institute such as research committee and section meetings, and seminars.
Requirements
- MSc in Agricultural Engineering or equivalent field plus BSc in Agricultural Engineering (Hons) or equivalent four (4) year science degree.
- Minimum of one (1) peer reviewed publication.
- At least two (2) years' experience in agricultural engineering research as related to MSc studies.
- Registration as Profession Engineer with ECSA will be an added advantage.
- Track record of competitive fund raising for research will be an added advantage.
- Communication and planning skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.