TECHNOLOGIST – BACTERIAL LABORATORY - OWN VEHICLE ESS.

SUMMARY:
Plant Pathology (preferred), Microbiology, Biochemistry or related field

POSITION INFO:

TECHNOLOGIST – BACTERIAL LABORATORY
📍 Roodeplaat, Pretoria
📅 Start Date: 1 May 2026 (earlier start advantageous)
📄 Permanent | Post Level 10 (Peromnes)

Salary:
R480 960 CTC per annum during probation
R534 400 CTC upon successful completion of probation

Minimum Requirements

• SAQA recognised tertiary qualification in Plant Pathology (preferred), Microbiology, Biochemistry or related field
• Experience working in an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory
• Experience with PCR diagnostics, ELISA and microbiological testing
• Practical laboratory analysis experience
• Ownvehicle essential

Key Responsibilities

• Detection of bacterial pathogens in crops
• Conduct PCR, ELISA and microbiological assays
• Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 quality systems
• Supervise laboratory assistants and support staff
• Maintain laboratory equipment and testing records
• Participate in proficiency and inter-laboratory testing
• Authorise and interpret laboratory test results