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Technical Agronomist

Technical Agronomist

Headhunters • Cape Town, South Africa
10 days ago
Job description

Requirements:

  • MSc or PhD in Agriculture, Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Plant Breeding, or a related field (required).
  • AVCASA in Crop Protection and/or BASOS/FERTASA certification (preferred).
  • SACNASP registration or eligibility will be advantageous.
  • 35 years of experience in agronomic research or a technical role within the agricultural sector.
  • Proven experience designing and conducting agricultural trials.
  • Demonstrated involvement in writing or contributing to scientific publications; authorship of peer-reviewed articles will be advantageous.
  • Proficient in R/R Studio or similar statistical analysis tools.
  • Strong knowledge of plant nutrition, crop production systems, and soil science.
  • Experience working with liquid seaweed biostimulants is highly beneficial.
  • Familiarity with GIS, remote sensing, and precision agriculture tools.
  • Valid drivers licence.


Soft Skills & Attitributes:

  • Strong critical thinking and data interpretation abilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Capable of working both independently and within a team.
  • Willingness to travel extensively and work in field conditions.
  • Highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented.
  • Comfortable presenting technical information to both scientific and commercial audiences.


Responsibilities but not limited to:

Trial Design, Execution, and Data Analysis

  • Plan, execute, and manage controlled agronomic trials across various crops.
  • Develop detailed protocols and SOPs based on current scientific literature and best practices.
  • Manage internal teams to ensure data quality, adherence to protocols, and timely delivery of results.
  • Perform rigorous data analysis using statistical software (especially R/RStudio) to extract meaningful insights.
  • Ensure trial data is presented in a scientifically sound, visually compelling, and commercially relevant format.

Technical Advisory and Client Engagement

  • Provide agronomic and technical support to farmers, distributors, and internal teams.
  • Translate trial data and research findings into practical on-farm recommendations.
  • Investigate and resolve technical product queries or client complaints, producing clear and detailed reports.
  • Maintain strong relationships with strategic partners, distributors, growers, and relevant industry bodies.

Scientific Contribution and Knowledge Integration

  • Stay abreast of emerging trends in plant science, soil health, crop nutrition, and biostimulantsparticularly seaweed extracts.
  • Contribute to internal product development initiatives and support expansion of existing offerings.
  • Present findings at industry events, internal meetings, and scientific platforms.
  • Collaborate on written content for peer-reviewed journals, popular articles, and technical bulletins.

Internal Collaboration and Strategy Alignment

  • Work closely with the Applied Science Manager and other internal stakeholders to align research priorities with company goals.
  • Support the marketing and sales teams by providing technical input for campaigns and training sessions.
  • Contribute to the company's broader innovation and sustainability goals through ongoing professional development and cross-department collaboration.
  • Responsible for managing and overseeing department interns, including allocation of tasks, onâtheâjob training, and ongoing supervision.

Please note: If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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