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Research Assistant

The Agricultural Research Council
Location 📍 Stellenbosch, South Africa
Posted 📅 June 24, 2026
Work Type ⏰ fulltime

Position Overview


  •  Execution of tasks in collaboration with researchers on breeding and evaluation activities of grape (table, wine and raisin grapes).

  • Tending to plants in glasshouses and tunnels.

  • Weighing chemicals and preparing nutrient solutions. 

  • Monitoring of pests and diseases in tunnels and glasshouses.

  • Assists with spraying plants with fungicides and pesticides.

  • Assists with planting seedlings from glass jars to seed trays.

  • Plant seedlings from seed trays to plastic plant bags.

  • Keep record of number of plants per cross.

  • Ensure that plants are grouped together according to crosses.

  • Assists with preparing soil mixtures and filling plant bags.

  • Assists with collection, preparation and storage of graft wood and plant samples for virus, mineral deficiencies and DNA testing.

  • Correct use of equipment according to specification.

  • Assists res...

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Job Details

Employment Type
fulltime
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Category
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians
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Work Arrangement
On-site
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Location
Stellenbosch, South Africa