Crop Science Agronomist / Field Trial Specialist

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

The primary responsibility of this role, as Crop Science Agronomist, is to perform field trial work pertaining to crop science research, and Molecule Research and Development. This position will be located in the Limpopo/Mpumalanga province (Hoedspruit, Nelspruit and surroundings) area and will require the collection and management of data from the precision/crop specific research protocol. A firm understanding and working knowledge of Biological field trial techniques, agricultural technology and the crops in Limpopo and Mpumalanga would be extremely advantageous.

Ability

• Work independently as well as in a team
• Analyze and interpret data
• Communicate well (verbal and written in both Afrikaans and English)
• Work with limited supervision
• Problem solving
• Work methodically and systematically
• Work under pressure

Key tasks involve

• Establishing trials according to approved protocol including overall trial management: lay-out, execution and evaluation of field trials on all crops
• Project planning and management
• Generate reliable field trial data in the Limpopo Area of South Africa that will result in product registrations and uses that are consistently effective.
• Resolving issues on the field and identifying potential opportunities to address needs as required.
• Communicate with co-operator farmers who are willing to have field trials on their farms.
• Correctly identifying weeds, diseases and pests in the specific crop where trial is applied.
• Evaluating field trials as per protocol and send updates to Senior Management weekly.
• Recording all captured data accurately.
• Reporting to management
• Control and maintenance of all trial equipment

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary Agricultural qualification 3 years minimum (Diploma or degree).
• At least 2 years’ practical experience in field trials for the development of crop protection products
• Must have code 08 driver’s license.
• Practical disposition with good problem solving, communication, administrative and interpersonal skills
• Good time management
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong leadership abilities
• Computer literacy
• Hard and diligent worker
• Hands-on person with commitment to detail
• Will be required to travel long distances and be away from home from time to time

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.

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