Plennegy Research: Maintenance Assistant

A role has become available for a Tissue Culture Graduate based in our Biotechnology Research Department in Kempton Park. The purpose of this role is to execute laboratory analysis and assist with molecular breeding functions in the Biotechnology Centre in support of Plennegy Research breeding programmes and seed production activities. Specifically focusing...

Plennegy (Pty) Ltd was founded in 1955 and is both a trading and holding company with its core business being related to agriculture and property investments. Together with its associated companies, the group develops, produces and distributes seed, as well as supplies farming equipment, fuel and vehicles to the agricultural and retail industries. **Purpose...

A role has become available for a General Worker at our Kempton Park Research station for the tomato breeding programme. **RESPONSIBILITIES**: Involved in all practical work related to crop breeding and evaluation - on and off station, which includes the following tasks: 1.1. Assist with the planting of crop breeding material and crop trials. 1.2. Assist...

Plennegy (Pty) Ltd was founded in 1955 and is both a trading and holding company with its core business being related to agriculture and property investments. Together with its associated companies, the group develops, produces and distributes seed, as well as supplies farming equipment, fuel, and vehicles to the agricultural and retail...

The above temporary position has become available in our Research Department. This role will primarily focus on assisting with routine laboratory tasks in the Pathology Laboratory **Responsibilities**: - Planting and maintaining plants destined for screening trials. - Collect and test plant/seed samples for pathogens. - Seed sample preparation for...

**RESPONSIBILITIES**: - Driving and carrying out regular maintenance and repairs of tractors and other farm implements. - Operating tractors safely and efficiently. - Performing inspections of tractors and attachments like graders, rollers, and plows, and ensuring they are well-lubricated. - Using tractors to transport materials and pull or push...

Plennegy (Pty) Ltd was founded in 1955 and is both a trading and holding company with its core business being related to agriculture and property investments. Together with its associated companies, the group develops, produces and distributes seed, as well as supplies farming equipment, fuel and vehicles to the agricultural and retail...

A role has become available for a Junior Plant Breeder for the Squash Breeding Programme for the Research and Development Department based in Kempton Park. The purpose of this role is to continuously develop competitive varieties for our present and future market needs. **RESPONSIBILITIES**: - Assist the Breeding Programme Manager to design, plan,...

oSeed counting and packaging oSoaking, washing and drying seedling trays oPreparing seedling mix for seedling tray filling oTray filling with seedling mix oSowing according to the sowing list oMoving seedling trays from germ room to seedling house after 72 hrs of sowing and putting in order oPreparing seedling mix for planting pots oFilling of planting pots...

The following position of a General Worker has become available at our Kempton Park branch. The job involves the essential tasks of preparing, managing, and maintaining the various stages of plant cultivation, from seed sowing and seedling management to transplanting, emasculation, crossing, harvesting, seed processing, greenhouse cleaning, trial harvesting,...

**Responsibilities include**: - Manage all aspects of crop husbandry for a variety of vegetable crops and research trials - Oversee administration and budgeting of the farm unit - Organize and hire seasonal labour, manage farmworkers, and effectively co-ordinate and allocate all farm resources according to the needs of a diverse team of plant breeders and...

Assist with the Application of seed treatments (seed-applied chemical treatments, drying of seed, priming of seed) - Assist with the relevant admin with regard to documenting treatments to seed lots. - Ensure that job cards are correctly completed after treatment as per treatment instructions. - Record completion of all treatment job cards on Seed Treatment...

Starke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower and lawn seed varieties - both for commercial and home garden planting. The following position has become available for an Admin Assistant, based in Kempton Park. The purpose of this role is to provide administrative back-up and support to the Quality Assurance...

A role has become available for an Administrator at our Head Office in Kempton Park. **RESPONSIBILITIES**: - Assisting the Chief Operating Officer, Research Director, Production and Supply Chain Director, Human Resources Business Partner, and the Distribution Manager with their daily tasks by proactively establishing their daily priorities and rendering...

A position has become available for an Administrative Assistant in our Production and Supply Chain department in the Laboratory. The purpose of this role is to ensure that administrative duties, in the laboratory, are maintained in such a way that it ensures the smooth running of processes necessary for seed lot sampling, and seed - and moisture...

Starke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower and lawn seed varieties - both for commercial and home garden planting. The following position has become available for a Laboratory Technician in Biotechnology, based in Kempton Park. The purpose of this role is to aid and undertake routine laboratory and...

This role has become available for an Agriculture / Horticulture graduate in our Quality Laboratory in Kempton Park. The purpose of this role is to assist the Laboratory Supervisor / Seed Analyst during the determination of seed quality by means of analyzing samples with regard to defect determination, purity, germination of seed lots delivered and...

o Arranging pre-shipment inspections - Assist with export documentation for all orders. Ensure that all required documentation is correct for successful shipments to international customers. - Ensure all customer and order files are kept up to date. - Ensure all invoices are allocated and submitted timeously to accounts department for payment. - Updates the...

DESCRIPTION: An FMCG manufacturer, that markets and sells tissue and hygiene products through Retail and Business to Business channels in South Africa and neighboring countries is seeking the services of a highly capable Maintenance Lubricator.The incumbent is responsible for minimizing plant downtime, improving equipment reliability and extending the...

A role has become available for a Heavy Duty Driver in our Production and Supply Chain Department. The purpose of this role is to drive to and from various locations, collecting and delivering goods. Records deliveries and collections. Cleans and carries out routine maintenance on the vehicle. **RESPONSIBILITIES**: - Assists the dispatch / Receiving Clerk...