Job Description

• A Local South African Agriculture and Technology business
• Requires at least 5 years of experience in agronomic research or related areas.

About Our Client

• Our client is driven by innovation, connecting organisations with technologies for global growth by merging the physical and digital worlds. With a comprehensive approach from conceptualisation to realisation, they modernise critical infrastructure, ensuring optimal business outcomes through meticulous attention to detail. Leveraging a global operations supply chain, they deliver solutions at scale, transcending geographical limitations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research on crop production, soil management, to develop effective agricultural practices.
• Design and implement field trials and experiments to test new farming techniques and technologies.
• Analyze data from field trials and other research activities to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate agronomic insights into product development and strategic initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to farmers and agricultural professionals on best practices for crop management and soil health.
• Stay current with advancements in agronomy and related fields, applying best practices to ongoing projects.
• Communicate research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences, providing practical recommendations for action.
• Implement a continuous measurement program for irrigation systems, accompanied by diagnostics and a plan for operating adjustments.
• Assist in technical and administrative activities related to the unit.
• Implement the systems in the platform for new clients.
• Provide initial training on the use of the system to contracted farms.
• Evaluate irrigation systems and generate diagnostic reports before the start of planting or within the week of contracting if the contract was made after planting.
• Propose improvements to the irrigation system to the client within 5 days of system evaluation, i.e. submission of Re-engineering report.
• Review entries and logs made by clients in the system.
• Correct usage faults in the platform in collaboration with the client.
• Conduct field visits twice a month to measure soil moisture, compare it with the platform's indications, make necessary adjustments, confirm crop stage, and adjust as needed.
• Prepare reports on field visits.
• Send weekly irrigation plans to the client.
• Commercially develop the preferential action area in line with goals set by the unit leader.
• Build a relationship of trust and collaboration with the farm manager.
• Prepare end-of-season reports requiring the collection and analysis of farmers' electricity bills.
• Present end-of-season reports and consulting results

The Successful ApplicantThe prospective candidate for the Agronomist role must come from the IT-related field within Agriculture.

• Experience in sustainable agriculture or precision farming.
• Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing technologies.
• Knowledge of integrated pest management and crop modeling.

What's on OfferOur client will be compensating the ideal candidate for the Agronomist role at market-related.ContactDarian NaidooQuote job refJN-072024-6493329Phone number+27 11 303 8334

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