Research Technician Plant Breeding (Three (3) Year Fixed Term Contract) (One Position Based At Roodeplaat, Pretoria And One Position Based At Loskop Research Station, Globlersdal) (Roodeplaat) at Agricultural Research Council
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Research Technician Plant Breeding (Three (3) Year Fixed Term Contract) (One Position Based At Roodeplaat, Pretoria And One Position Based At Loskop Research Station, Globlersdal) (Roodeplaat)
Compiling and executing technical activity plans for the implementation of field and greenhouse trials relating to breeding of leafy, fruit or seed vegetables.
Plan, conduct and supervise the execution and 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.
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
A National Diploma in Horticulture / Crop Production or related field.
Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Plant Breeding will be an added advantage.
Two years relevant experience in technical aspects of crop production.
Ability to set-up and manage research trials under open-field 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 indigenous vegetable production will be an added advantage.
Experience and good understanding of plant breeding will be an added advantage.
Good understanding of irrigation scheduling and use of soil water content monitoring equipment will be an added advantage.
Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
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