Research Support Assistant: Plant Improvement (Three Years (3) Fixed Term Contract) X5 (Hluhluwe) Jobs

Agricultural Research Council (ARC)

Vision: “Excellence in Agricultural Research and Development”

Position: Research Support Assistant – Plant Improvement (5 Openings)

Contract Type: 3-Year Fixed Term
Location: Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal

Key Details

• ▸ Job Type: Contract
• ▸ Minimum Education: Matric
• ▸ Experience: Open to candidates without prior experience
• ▸ Field: Agriculture/Agro-Allied

Core Responsibilities

• • Assist research teams with field and glasshouse operations
• • Support crop management: planting, fertilizing, pest control, harvesting
• • Maintain trial sites and research facilities
• • Help monitor plant health and pest activity
• • Assist with data collection and recording
• • Follow safety protocols and equipment guidelines
• • Participate in farm maintenance activities

Candidate Requirements

• • Matric certificate (Grade 12)
• • Basic understanding of farming practices
• • Physical fitness for outdoor work
• • Ability to work in team environments
• • Valid driver’s license (advantageous)
• • Willingness to work in various weather conditions

Application Deadline: 12 August 2025

How to Apply

Submit application through the ARC recruitment portal. No application fees required.

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