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Company
Department of Agriculture
Location
Stellenbosch
Closing date
24 April 2026
Salary
R193 359 per annum
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The Department of Agriculture is recruiting for a Laboratory Assistant position in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. This opportunity falls under the Chief Directorate: Inspection and Quarantine Services and is suited to candidates who want to start a career in laboratory support within the public sector.
The role focuses on assisting with sample preparation, laboratory housekeeping, plant material support, routine diagnostic activities, and administrative recordkeeping. It is a strong opportunity for candidates with a Grade 12 certificate who are interested in laboratory work, attention to detail, and supporting scientific processes in a regulated work environment.
The Laboratory Assistant will provide support for laboratory and quarantine-related activities involving the preparation and handling of samples used in the detection of plant pathogens such as bacteria, fungi, nematodes, and viruses. The successful candidate will assist with sample collection, preparation, storage, transport, basic routine analysis under supervision, and the maintenance of laboratory resources and workspaces.
The role also includes supporting seed and plant propagation, cleaning and sterilising laboratory equipment and glassware, monitoring temperature-controlled facilities, reporting faulty equipment, and maintaining records, registers, and inventory. This position is suitable for a candidate who is organised, safety-conscious, and able to work accurately in a laboratory support environment.
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