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

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 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.
Apply 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 plants/plant parts on selected varieties. Record measurements in 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. Label 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 of the farm. Routine activities in respect of crop
production. Cleaning of buildings and stores. Maintenance of irrigation
systems. Maintenance of farmyard.
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