Research Technician Seed
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Job Description
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a National Diploma or B. Sc. in Agriculture, Plant Science, or related field
- Minimum 2 years' experience in agricultural research, crop trials, or farming
- Strong attention to detail and good observation skills
- Willingness to work outdoors and perform physically demanding tasks
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
- Must be reliable, proactive, and eager to learn
- Basic computer literacy (Excel, Email, Digital Data Capture) is essential
- Seasonal flexibility is required (early mornings, occasional weekends)
- Must have a valid driver's license and be wiling to travel to nearby trial sites when required
- Assisting with preparing trial kits, labels, and materials for planting.
- Helping with the layout and setup of trial plots at the main research station and off-site locations.
- Tagging, labelling, and maintaining plots for clear identification throughout the season.
- Supporting the planting, maintenance, and harvesting of field trials.
- Participating in tasks such as shoot bagging, pollination, weeding, and field clean-up.
- Monitoring crop development and assisting with basic crop protection activities under supervision.
- Accurately recording field data such as flowering dates, disease ratings, and plant notes.
- Entering data into digital or paper-based systems for use by the research team.
- Keeping tools, workspaces, and storage areas clean and organized.
- Participating in team activities and training sessions.
- Supporting other research-related tasks as requested.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1464629
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationPietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned