Pietermaritzburg: Research Technician – Seed posted by Mayfly Agri

September 13, 2025 Jobs in Kwazulu-Natal

Pietermaritzburg: Research Technician – Seed posted by Mayfly Agri

Posted on 2025-09-13 00:00:00

Employer	Mayfly Agri
Category	Agriculture/Fisheries/Aquaculturist
Location	Kwazulu-Natal / Pietermaritzburg

Job Summary

Minimum requirements for the role:

Must have a National Diploma or B. Sc. in Agriculture, Plant Science, or related field
Minimum 2 years’ experience in agricultural research, crop trials, or farming
Strong attention to detail and good observation skills
Willingness to work outdoors and perform physically demanding tasks
Good communication and teamwork abilities
Must be reliable, proactive, and eager to learn
Basic computer literacy (Excel, Email, Digital Data Capture) is essential
Seasonal flexibility is required (early mornings, occasional weekends)
Must have a valid driver’s license and be wiling to travel to nearby trial sites when required

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Assisting with preparing trial kits, labels, and materials for planting.
Helping with the layout and setup of trial plots at the main research station and off-site locations.
Tagging, labelling, and maintaining plots for clear identification throughout the season.
Supporting the planting, maintenance, and harvesting of field trials.
Participating in tasks such as shoot bagging, pollination, weeding, and field clean-up.
Monitoring crop development and assisting with basic crop protection activities under supervision.
Accurately recording field data such as flowering dates, disease ratings, and plant notes.
Entering data into digital or paper-based systems for use by the research team.
Keeping tools, workspaces, and storage areas clean and organized.
Participating in team activities and training sessions.
Supporting other research-related tasks as requested.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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