Research Manager - Agrochemical

Minimum requirements for the role :

• Must have a National Senior Certificate with a post matric qualification such as a B. Sc. in the relevant field including Chemistry, Agronomy, Microbiology, and Plant Physiology
• Must have ISO9001, organic certification
• Minimum 10 years post-graduate experience in a laboratory or research environment
• Minimum 5 years experience in product development and registration
• Minimum 5 years experience in laboratory and research management.
• Knowledge of instrumentation used in the laboratory, i.e. HPLC, GC, FTIR, etc. is essential
• SHEQ Management Systems standards / requirements knowledge is advantageous
• Possess knowledge of production processes, equipment, and general agricultural formulations, including EC, SC, SL, WP, TB, OD, ME, and WDG
• Understand registration requirements under Act 36 of 1947 and FAO specifications for active ingredients and formulations
• Ability to review chemical data for registration purposes
• Possess working knowledge of Syspro and statistical / regulatory guidelines (e.g., OECD), along with excellent formulation expertise
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word / Excel / PowerPoint)
• Ability to operate in a multi-disciplinary environment

The successful candidate will be responsible for :

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.