Agricultural Technologist / Field Technician
Headhunters (Head Office)
- R Undisclosed
- Permanent Intermediate position
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Eastern Cape
- Posted 11 Jun 2024 by Headhunters (Head Office)
- Expires in 6 days
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Job 2569712 - Ref PE002468
About the position
Our client in the Agricultural Research industry is currently looking to add an Agricultural Technologist / Field Technician to their team in the Langkloof / Kirkwood / Addo areas.
An exciting career opportunity awaits you!
Requirements:
- A BSc Agriculture Degree or another relevant agricultural degree is essential.
- A minimum of 2 - 3 years experience within a similar position with experience in trials, pests, diseases etc.
- A valid Code 8 license is essential.
- Willingness to travel and adapt to changing working hours according to operational requirements.
Responsibilities, but not limited to:
- Research on the protocols for development as requested by customers.
- The development of research projects.
- Project planning – lay-out, execution and evaluation of field trials.
- The preparation of protocols
- Reliable samples.
- Preparation of chemicals and equipment.
- Calibration of equipment.
- Application of chemicals according to the protocols.
- Data capture.
- Statistical analyses.
- Interpretation of results.
- The writing of scientific reports based on the results.
- Stock taking of chemicals.
- Investigate field crops quality, nutrient status, diseases visible and general crop quality.
- Any other tasks required by the General Manager.
- Networking in the Langkloof / Kirkwood / Addo area to obtain more sites for trials.
Kindly be advised that should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Desired Skills:
- Research
- agri
- trials
- project
- stats
- reports
- chemicals
Headhunters (Head Office)
About the agency
Headhunters is privately owned and managed Boutique Recruitment Consultancy specializing in the permanent placement of Executive, Commercial and Technical staff, nationally, across all sectors.
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