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