Horticulture R&D Innovator: Plant Breeding & Growth

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Modern research facilities

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking an innovative Horticulturist to join its Research & Development team. You will develop new plant varieties, improve cultivation techniques, and enhance crop quality across horticultural products.

You will design experiments, analyze results, and contribute to advancing horticultural science, working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that supports professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in horticulture or related field.
• 2–4 years in horticultural research or plant science.
• Strong knowledge of plant physiology, genetics, and propagation.
• Experience with experimental design and data analysis.
• Familiarity with greenhouse or controlled environment agriculture is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments related to plant breeding, propagation, and cultivation.
• Evaluate new plant varieties for desirable traits such as yield, disease resistance, and market appeal.
• Optimize growing conditions, including light, temperature, water, and nutrient management.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data from R&D trials.
• Prepare detailed reports on experimental findings and provide recommendations for commercial application.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing and production, to ensure product success.

Skills

Plant breeding

Propagation

Data analysis

Experiment design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or related

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking an innovative Horticulturist to join its Research & Development team. You will develop new plant varieties, improve cultivation techniques, and enhance crop quality across horticultural products.

You will design experiments, analyze results, and contribute to advancing horticultural science, working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that supports professional growth.