Plant Improvement Technician

Please note that M3 is hiring on behalf of another company.

Our client, SAPO, is seeking to appoint a technically strong and highly organised Plant Improvement Technician to join their team based in Stellenbosch. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail‑oriented, and able to take responsibility for their duties within a specialised plant improvement environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain rootstocks and new varieties within SAPO tunnels
• Manage tunnel conditions, including irrigation, fertilisation, sanitation, pest and disease control
• Maintain tunnel block plans, protocols, SOPs and accurate filing systems
• Collect, store, issue and receive plant material, including trees, cuttings, seeds and rooted rootstocks
• Ensure compliance of plant material within the South African plant improvement scheme
• Report to clients on the condition and status of plant material
• Assist with investig...