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"Excellence in Agricultural Research and Development"
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Compiling and executing technical activity plans for the implementation of research in plant parasitic nematodes of vegetables, industrial crops and medicinal plants or entomopathogenic nematodes of vegetable pests.
Coordinate activities for the collection of data.
Capture and process technical data with basic analysis.
Compile technical reports.
Manage project facilities, material and equipment and ensure optimal utilization of resources.
Develops technical capacity at an appropriate level.
Assist in rendering technical or other research services at a national level.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma / BTech (NQF 7) in Nematology, Entomology, Crop Protection, or related field.
Relevant experience in technical aspects of plant parasitic nematodes and general Plant Pathology.
Experience in scouting for pests and diseases and collecting samples.
Knowledge of vegetable pests and diseases will be an added advantage.
Experience in entomopathogenic nematodes will be an added advantage.
Experience and good understanding of seed quality systems will be an added advantage.
Previous experience with planning field trial layouts and statistical analysis of results will be an added advantage.
Ability to do physical work in the field, greenhouse and laboratory.
Ability to liaise with researchers on project progress.
Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
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