REQUIREMENTS \u00a0 : \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tApplicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. No experience.<\/p>\n
\u00a0DUTIES \u00a0 : \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tPlant seeds and seedlings for evaluation of new plant varieties in terms of the Plant Breeders Rights Act and Plant Improvement Act. Plant seeds\/seedlings in seedling trays\/plant bags\/ pots in the greenhouse\/ field. Group seedling trays according to randomization. Sprays insecticide\/ fungicide in the greenhouse.
\n\tApply fertilizers in the field. Plant seeds in identified rows in the field. Re-insert plant markets in the trial field. Label plant markets for trade and post control, seedling trays\/field trials. Provide administrative and technical services for Distinctness, Uniformity & Stability (DUS) evaluations. Monitor and provide report of trials. Count numbers of plants per row in trials. Take measurements of \u00a0 plants\/plant \u00a0 parts on selected varieties. \u00a0
\n\tRecord \u00a0 measurements in \u00a0 the relevant UPOV datasheet. Maintain the filling system. Mark label\/ packets, harvest and thrash selected material. Operate irrigation system. Process seed of standard varieties. Retrieve seeds of identified varieties from cold store. Weigh seed and divide seed into seed packets.
\n\tLabel seed packets (varieties denomination, trial number, row number). Randomize seeds. Distribute seed packets as required (e.g. for cold room, greenhouse, field trials). Assist with general maintenance \u00a0 of \u00a0 the \u00a0 farm. \u00a0 Routine \u00a0 activities \u00a0 in \u00a0 respect \u00a0 of \u00a0 crop production. \u00a0 Cleaning \u00a0 of \u00a0 buildings \u00a0 and \u00a0 stores. \u00a0 Maintenance \u00a0 of \u00a0 irrigation systems. Maintenance of farmyard.<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
www.dpsa.gov.za<\/p>\n
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