Job Reference Number: ARC-VIMP0913
Department: 09 - RVOPI
Industry: Research
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related

Job Description

• Assists technicians and researchers with the implementation of plant breeding related field and greenhouse trials, trial monitoring and data collection.
• Assists with seed harvesting, cleaning, sorting and storage.
• Assists in coordinating of work activities and supervises allocated resources.
• Adheres to work plans and timeously provide verbal and written feedback on work activities and challenges encountered to supervisor.
• Provides general research support.

Job Requirements

•  Grade 12 with 3 years relevant experience in Plant Breeding or Agronomy, or Grade 10 plus 5 years’ relevant experience.
• 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.
• Perform soil and water sample collection, and data collection under supervision.
• Competence in driving a tractor will be an added advantage.
• Competence in herbicide and pesticide applications will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in English.
• Valid driver’s license will be an added advantage.

Preference will be given to internal ARC candidates.

Enquiries: Ms. Milcah Masemola, Tel: (012) 808 8000

Closing Date for Applications: 30 August 2024

Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act. Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license) must be attached on the form.

NB: Non-RSA citizens with work permit must attach certified copies as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees. 

SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The company has the right not to appoint.