AGRONOMIST

Recruiter:

Farm Manager SA

Job Ref:

FM002705/FM

Date posted:

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Location:

Sundays River Valley, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Sundays River Valley Area, Eastern Cape Province – South Africa: Seeking a passionate, technically-minded Agronomist to join the team and drive sustainable agricultural growth in the company’s regions.

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, with Horticulture, Crop Science, Agronomy or Soil Science major Minimum 5 years' experience in the agronomy field Experience in plant selection process and the development of planting and irrigation schedules, budgets, and timelines Proven track record of commercial farming in citrus. Strong computer skills, especially MS Office and diagnostic scientific software, to build fertiliser programmes and track fertiliser applications. Strong research, decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments Listening, verbal, written communication skills and presentation skills. Ability to work as an individual as well as in a team context Be able to mentor subordinates Ability to present technical subject matter to senior management, officials, farmers and other stakeholders KEY RESPONSIBILITES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO Responsible for fertiliser programmes and water management on +\/- 1400 ha of citrus Responsible for annual budgets of above programmes Provide input on farming practices, including irrigation, pruning and yield estimates Crop Management: Develop and implement effective crop management strategies to optimise yield, quality and profitability Soil Science: Analyse soil composition, fertility, and health to recommend improvements and ensure sustainable soil management practices Water Management: Develop and implement efficient irrigation systems and water conservation strategies Research and Development: Trial and evaluate new rootstocks, varieties, soil management techniques and irrigation practices Consultation and Advisory Services: Provide expert advice to farmers and 3rd party growers on best practices in crop production, soil management, and water conservation Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect and analyse data on crop yields, soil health, and water usage, and prepare reports to inform decision-making ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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