AUXILIARY SERVICES OFFICER REF NO: 3/3/1/22/2026 (X2 POSTS)Directorate: Genetics Resources

SALARY: R201 093 per annum (Level 04)

CENTRE: Gauteng: Pretoria (Roodeplaat: Variety Control)

REQUIREMENTS: Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. No experience

DUTIES:
Plant seeds and seedlings in accordance with the Plant Breeders Rights Act and the Plant Improvement Act to assess novel plant varieties. In the field or greenhouse, sow seeds and seedlings in pots, plant bags or seedling trays. Put seedling trays in groups based on randomization. applies fungicide and pesticide to the greenhouse. Fertilize the field. In the field, plant seeds in designated rows. Plant markets should be reinstated in the experimental area. Provide technical and administrative support for assessments of distinctness, uniformity, and stability (DUS).Observe and supply trial report. In trials, count the number of plants in each row.

Take measurements of certain types of plants or plant parts. Take measurements and record them in the pertinent UPOV datasheet. Keep the filling system up to date. Mark the labels and packets, gather and discard the chosen material. Run the watering system seed processing of common types. Get the indicated types’ seeds from the cold store. After weighing the seed, separate it into seed packets. Indicate the types of seed packs row number, trial number, and denomination). Seeds should be chosen at random. Spread the seed packets as needed (for field experiments, greenhouses and cold rooms. Help with general upkeep of the farm. Regular crop-related activities
manufacturing. building and retail cleaning. upkeep of irrigation systems. upkeep of the farm.

ENQUIRIES: Mr S.J Ndlazi Tel No: (012) 319 6086/ 076 460 4582

APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
ASOrecruit22@nda.gov.za

NOTE: EE Target: Coloured and White Males and African Females and Persons with
disability