RESEARCH ASSISTANT: ANALYTICAL SERVICES
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Agricultural Research and Technology Development.
- Prepare plant and soil samples.
- Keeping store clean and in good condition.
- Maintain Lab equipment.
- Washing of glass ware and prepare them to be used.
- Take initiative in your job.
- Senior Certificate (Grade12).
- Physically fit.
- Ability to be rapidly trained and mentored.
- Driver’s license will be an added advantage.
- Client focused & customer service disposition.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and exercise confidentiality.
- Organizing skills.
- Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office suite.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees, certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of driver’s license must be attached on the form.
A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint.