Agronomist
Rustenburg - South Africa
Job Summary
This is a LIVE OUT position.
- BSc or Diploma in Agronomy Plant Science Soil Science or a related agricultural field.
- Minimum 35 years of experience in crop production technical sales or agricultural research.
- Strong understanding of South African farming practices.
- Valid Code 08 (EB) Drivers License and willingness to travel frequently to service clients in the region.
- Excellent communication and relationship skills.
- ESG Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of sustainable agriculture regenerative farming and ESG reporting frameworks.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE LIMITED TO
Field Scouting & Diagnostics:
- Conduct routine field visits to scout for pests diseases and nutrient deficiencies.
- Develop tailored fertilization irrigation and crop protection programs based on soil and tissue analyses.
- Advise commercial growers on best practices seed selection and modern farming technologies.
- Monitor crop performance estimate yields and keep accurate records of field trials.
- Build trust with local farmers promote our specialized agricultural products and achieve regional sales targets.
- Track and reduce the carbon footprint of our agricultural inputs (e.g. fertilizers fuel) and explore regenerative agriculture methods.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Agriculture is the world’s largest industry and demand for agricultural commodities is rising rapidly as the world’s population grows. Farm Manager SA strives to provide professional placements in all areas of agri-business and production agriculture - every level and field of agricul ... View more