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Job Requirements
Possession of Grade 12 certificate. No experience is needed. Job Related Knowledge: Public Service and Departmental prescripts/policies. Occupational Health and Safety Act. Computer literate in MS Office software. Public Regulations. Cultural diversity. Job Related Skills: Good interpersonal skills, Ability to communicate well with people at different levels, Planning and organizing skills, A valid driver’s license.
Duties
Prepare samples and resources for the detection of plant pathogens (bacteria, fungi, nematodes, viruses, etc.) including processing and labelling samples; collecting / taking samples for preparation (i.e. plant parts, water, soil, tissue); preparation of sample material by e.g. weighing, cutting, grinding, etc.; preparation of media, stains, buffers and reagents; storage of samples; packing and/or transporting of samples; assist in decontamination and disposal of used samples; removal of waste as prescribed. Perform routine analysis on diagnostic samples under supervision of senior personnel. Propagation of seeds and plants. Maintenance of plants. Perform basic maintenance on selected equipment, instrumentation and facilities. Report all faulty equipment. Maintain tidiness of laboratories, clean/sterilize glassware, wash lab coats and clean equipment. Monitor temperature of allocated facilities/equipment. Perform administrative and related functions including record-keeping and updating of identified registers and databases, inventory control.
What is the Salary
R193 359 per annum (Level 04)
Location
Western Cape: Stellenbosch
How to Apply
Ms Melanie Arendse Tel: (021) 809 1605
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, ARCADIA, Pretoria, 0002 or by email LArecruit12@nda.gov.za.
Apply Before:
24 April 2026
Reference No:
3/3/1/12/2026
Additional Information
EE Target: African Males and Females and Persons with disability.