Plant Caretaker
2 weeks ago
**UP Professional and Support**:
PLANT CARETAKER
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 14- The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development._
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for:
- Preparing, planting, caring and harvesting of plants in trial;
- Maintaining and cleaning of units;
- Assisting researchers and students with trials;
- Adherence to health and safety regulations when conducting tasks.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 10 with at least 1 year(s) proven experience in:
- Caring for plants in an agricultural environment;
- Irrigation of plants in trials.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Proficient knowledge and experience taking care of plants in trials;
- Proficient experience in operating implements and machinery to plant, care and harvest plants;
- Proficient computer skills in MSOffice suites;
- Proficient literacy and numerical competencies.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- National Diploma: Agriculture;
- Experience working at an Agricultural Research Institution;
- A total of six months proven experience within an agricultural research unit.
The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;
CLOSING DATE: 05 March 2024
- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._- The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._
