Dalrrd Research Technician Plant Breeding (Three (3) Years Fixed Term Contract) Medicinal Plants And Industrial Crops (Roodeplaat) at Agricultural Research Council
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Dalrrd Research Technician Plant Breeding (Three (3) Years Fixed Term Contract) Medicinal Plants And Industrial Crops (Roodeplaat)
Compiling and executing technical activity plans for the implementation of field trials relating to cotton and other industrial crops.
Plan, conduct and supervise the execution of trials and collection of data.
Capture and process technical data with basic analysis.
Compile technical reports.
Manage trials, project facilities, material and equipment and ensure optimal utilization of resources.
Assist with compiling and managing project budgets.
Develops technical capacity at an appropriate level.
Assist in rendering technical or other research services at a national level.
Requirements
BSc degree or National Diploma (3 years) in Plant Breeding / Horticulture / Plant Production; or a relevant 2-year qualification at a recognised institution plus 3 years applicable experience.
Ability to set-up and manage research trials under open-field and glasshouse conditions.
Good understanding of weed control, soil cultivation methods, fertilization, spraying for disease and pest control, irrigation systems (installation, operation and maintenance), and sustainable field management.
Experience and good understanding of cotton and industrial crops production will be an added advantage.
Experience and good understanding of plant breeding and cultivar evaluation will be an added advantage.
Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Willing to travel nationally at regular intervals for monitoring and evaluation of off-site production trials.
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