JUNIOR RESEARCHER: AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION & AGRO-PROCESSING

• 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.

• 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.

Enquiries: Dr S Sibanda, Tel: 012 842 4000