Western Cape: Agronomist posted by Mayfly Agri
Posted on 2025-07-16 00:00:00
| Employer | Mayfly Agri |
|---|---|
| Category | Agriculture/Fisheries/Aquaculturist |
| Location | Western Cape / Western Cape |
Job Summary
- Must have an MSc or PhD in Agriculture, Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Plant Breeding, or a related field
- AVCASA in Crop Protection and/or BASOS/FERTASA certification is preferred
- SACNASP registration or eligibility will be advantageous
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in agronomic research or a technical role within the agricultural sector
- Proven experience designing and conducting agricultural field trials
- Demonstrated involvement in writing or contributing to scientific publications; authorship of peer-reviewed articles will be advantageous
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Capable of working both independently and within a team
- Comfortable presenting technical information to both scientific and commercial audiences
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel on a regular basis and work in field conditions
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Planning, executing, and managing controlled and commercial agronomic trials across various crops and geographies.
- Developing detailed protocols and SOPs based on current scientific literature and best practices.
- Managing external CROs to ensure data quality, adherence to protocols, and timely delivery of results.
- Performing rigorous data analysis using statistical software (especially R/RStudio) to extract meaningful insights.
- Ensuring trial data is being presented in a scientifically sound, visually compelling, and commercially relevant format.
- Providing agronomic and technical support to farmers, distributors, and internal teams.
- Translating trial data and research findings into practical on-farm recommendations.
- Investigating and resolving technical product queries or client complaints, producing clear and detailed reports.
- Maintaining strong relationships with strategic partners, distributors, growers, and relevant industry bodies.
- Staying abreast of emerging trends in plant science, soil health, crop nutrition, and bio-stimulants—particularly seaweed extracts.
- Contributing to internal product development initiatives and supporting the expansion of existing offerings.
- Presenting findings at industry events, internal meetings, and scientific platforms.
- Collaborating on written content for peer-reviewed journals, popular articles, and technical bulletins.
- Working closely with the Applied Science Manager and other internal stakeholders to align research priorities with company goals.
- Supporting the marketing and sales teams by providing technical input for campaigns and training sessions.
- Contributing to the company’s broader innovation and sustainability goals through ongoing professional development and cross-department collaboration.
Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates
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