Agronomy Manager (Vegetable and Potato)

Recruiter:

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA000575/EV

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:

An established agricultural producer is seeking the above to manage a team of vegetable and potato Agronomists, Trialists and support staff and to develop agronomy research and development objectives aligned with the Agriculture strategic plan which will lead to the continuous improvement of yield and quality of process potato and vegetable crops.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Minimum requirements for the role:

Must have an MSc Agriculture – Agronomy/Crop Science/Plant Science/Soil science or related field
Minimum 10 years in agricultural science field of which 5 years should be agronomy related, in a crop production and research role will be required
Preferably registered as a Professional Natural Scientist with SACNASP (Natural Scientific Professions Act 27 of 2003)
Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel extensively
Excellent communication and public speaking skills are important

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Determining potato and vegetable trials and allocating responsibilities.
Overseeing the dissemination of agronomy technical information to potato and vegetable Agriculture teams.
Determining sweet potato multiplication and coordinating production to adhere to the raw material plan.
Coordinating the aphid monitoring project for mitigation of risks on potato and vegetable production.
Overseeing the remote sensing project.
Providing climate reports.
Handling seed import permits and other legislative issues.

Salary package, including benefits, are highly negotiable depending on experience gained

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates

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Agronomy Manager (Vegetable and Potato)

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