Research Assistant Plant Breeding (Three (3) Year Fixed Term Contract) X2 (One Based At Loskop Research Station, Groblersdal; One Based At Roodeplaat, Pretoria) (Roodeplaat) needed at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Performs routine activities related to plant breeding under supervision.
• Performs sample collection and processing under supervision.
• Assists with seed harvesting, cleaning, sorting and storage.
• Assists in coordinating of work activities and supervises allocated resources, if applicable.
• Adheres to work plans and timeously provide verbal and written feedback on work activities and challenges encountered to supervisor.
• Provides general research support.
• 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 Agronomy.
• Or Grade 10 (NFQ 2) plus 8 years relevant experience in Crop Protection or Agronomy.
• Relevant experience in cultivation and maintenance of vegetable crops, including land preparations, planting, weeding, harvesting, fertilizer applications and irrigation set-up.
• Relevant experience in greenhouse sanitation practices, growth media preparations and seedling/plantlet production.
• Effective utilization of tools, implements and research materials.
• Competence in herbicide and pesticide applications will be an added advantage.
• Valid drivers’ license.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 07 AUGUST 2025