Research Assistant Crop Protection (Three (3) Years Fixed Contract) (Roodeplaat) needed at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Performs routine greenhouse and laboratory activities under supervision.
• Assists in coordinating of work activities and supervises allocated HR resources, if applicable.
• Adheres to work plans and provide verbal and written feedback on work activities to supervisor.
• Utilises equipment, tools, and materials.
• Adheres to financial administrative controls.
• Provides research support, diagnostics and other services.
• Collects data under supervision.
• Adheres to quality standards.
• Visible compliance with Human Resource policies and procedures and Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF 4) plus 3 years relevant experience in Crop Protection.
• Or Grade 10 (NFQ 2) plus 08 years relevant experience in Crop Protection.
• Relevant experience in soil sterilization, cultivation and maintenance of crops in greenhouses for pathogen inoculation trials or disease indexing.
• Relevant experience in greenhouse sanitation practices and laboratory aseptic techniques.
• Relevant experience in laboratory related work on microbes (isolations, purification, preservation, microscopy, etc.) and/or plant viruses (preparations of plant material for extractions, basic molecular work, etc.).
• Experience in field trial management will be an added advantage.
• Understands and adheres to Good Laboratory Practices and quality standards.
• Manages plants in greenhouses (propagation, planting, maintenance, harvesting, disease scouting, etc.) and follows sanitation procedures.
• Perform growth media and buffer preparations.
• Perform basic microbial work and sample collection and processing under supervision.
• Valid drivers’ license will be an added advantage.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 10 DECEMBER 2025