Plennegy (Pty) Ltd.
Plennegy Research: General Worker
Company: Plennegy (Pty) Ltd.
Location: Gauteng
Job Type: Permanent
Work Level: Junior
Salary: Market Related
Posted: 1 hour ago
Application Deadline: Open until filled
About the Company
Starke Ayres, a division of Plennegy (Pty) Ltd., is a leading African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower, and lawn seed varieties for both commercial and home garden planting.
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated General Worker to join our team based in Kempton Park. This role is essential to our research and production operations, offering a unique opportunity to work hands-on in a dynamic agricultural environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Counting and packaging seeds accurately.
- Soaking, washing, and drying seedling trays.
- Preparing and filling seedling trays with the appropriate seedling mix.
- Sowing seeds according to provided sowing lists.
- Moving seedling trays from the germination room to the seedling house after 72 hours and organizing them.
- Preparing seedling mix for planting pots and filling the pots.
- Moving and arranging filled pots in the greenhouses.
- Connecting drippers to the pots for irrigation.
- Transporting seedlings from the seedling house to greenhouses and the field.
- Making planting holes in the field and assisting with transplanting.
- Preparing ropes for trellising and connecting them to cables and plants.
- Identifying flowers at the correct stage on female plants and performing emasculation as directed by the breeder’s crossing book.
- Conducting pollination activities according to the crossing book instructions.
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) OR a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience working with pollinations and emasculations.
- Previous experience in the agricultural industry is highly advantageous.
- Must be physically fit and able to perform manual labor in various weather conditions.
- Attention to detail and the ability to follow precise instructions are crucial.
- A reliable and hardworking attitude.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the official application portal.