Our client, Apeiro AG based in Klapmuts, Western Cape, is eager to employ two (2) Junior Research Technicians to join their team. This is an ideal role for someone with a passion for agricultural and research development, combined with prior knowledge or a suitable academic background to join this dynamic company. The ideal candidate must be comfortable to work in a team and be able to interact with farmers, developers and other stakeholders in the Agricultural sector. Duties include (but are not limited to): *Assistingwith the design and execution of registration and demonstration trials alongside the Senior Technician *Assisting in designing and conducting field trials and experiments to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and performance of agricultural chemicals (e.g., pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers) *Setting up and maintaining test plots, including planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops as per trial protocols *Applying chemical treatments according to study guidelines and ensure accurate dosage and application *Recording and organising data accurately, ensuring it is ready for analysis *Assisting in analysing experimental data using statistical software and techniques, under the supervision of senior staff *Liaising with external partners, such as farmers, agronomists, and industry representatives, as needed. Essential qualifications, skills and experience: • A tertiary qualification in agriculture will be advantageous; • Willingness to complete the AVCASA course (undergo in-service training for a period of 2 years, with the possibility of promotion to a Senior Technician position); • Familiarity with crop cultivation in the Western Cape and KZN regions will be beneficial; • Good computer skills (MS Office); • Fully bilingual (Afrikaans & English). Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 19 August 2024. For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444. Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.