Position: General Worker – Plennegy Research
Company: Plennegy (Pty) Ltd
Location: Kempton Park, Gauteng
Job Type: Full-Time

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About the Company

Starke Ayres, a division of Plennegy (Pty) Ltd, is a leading African seed specialist and a global supplier of high-quality vegetable, flower, and lawn seed varieties for both commercial and home garden markets.

We are currently seeking a General Worker to join our team in Kempton Park, contributing to the success of our seed production operations.

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Key Responsibilities

The role involves assisting with all stages of plant cultivation to support seed production and research activities. Duties include:

• Preparing, managing, and maintaining various plant growth stages — from sowing seeds to harvesting.
• Counting, packaging, and processing seeds.
• Cleaning and preparing seedling trays (soaking, washing, and drying).
• Mixing and filling seedling trays and planting pots with soil.
• Transferring trays from germination rooms to seedling houses and arranging them properly.
• Setting up greenhouses, including connecting drippers and arranging filled pots.
• Transplanting seedlings to greenhouses and fields.
• Preparing and installing trellis ropes for plant support.
• Identifying flowers at the correct stage and performing emasculation and pollination following breeder instructions.
• Harvesting self-pollinated fruits and extracting, washing, cleaning, and drying seeds.

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Requirements

• Education: National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) – Essential
• Physical Requirements:
  • Frequent hand use and fine motor skills.
  • Occasional standing and walking.
  • Ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds regularly.
  • Good visual ability (close, distance, color, and depth perception).
  • Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
  • Clear communication and hearing abilities.

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This is a hands-on role suited for individuals who are detail-oriented, physically active, and eager to work in an agricultural research environment.