Job Description

An established vegetable seed production company is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Seed Production Agronomist with expertise in seed production techniques to be responsible for ensuring the quality, quantity, and efficiency of seed production processes, playing a pivotal role in seed yield and quality for both growers and clients.Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Plant-related field); A postgrad qualification would be ideal
• Minimum 2 years' in field experience
• Strong communication skills are essential
• Proficiency in English and Afrikaans (Fully bilingual - written and spoken)
• Must have a valid drivers license and reliable transport

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing expert technical advice on crop cultivation.
• Efficiently and timely performing monitoring and technical advisory duties.
• Offering quick, thorough, and clear feedback if work execution is not meeting standards.
• Managing the contracting of crops and communicating contract requirements effectively.
• Overseeing logistical planning, execution, and progress tracking.
• Assuming responsibility for quality management, covering all risks related to crops to meet contractual requirements.
• Managing risk associated with the production process.
• Maintaining comprehensive records and generating reports on crop-related activities.
• Providing punctual and clear feedback on crop progress to growers.
• Providing punctual and clear feedback on cleaning progress to growers.
• Ensuring adherence to processes and protocols while continually seeking process improvements.

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

Mayfly Group