Agronomist

6 months ago

Potchefstroom, South Africa SGS Full time

**Company Description**
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
- To gather, interpret and evaluate information about the chemistry, biology and physics of soils to inform and influence issues such as agricultural production, environmental quality, climate change, land remediation and biodiversity.
- To document and maintain records of precision agriculture information.
- To compile and analyze geospatial data to determine agricultural implications of factors such as soil quality, terrain, field productivity, fertilizers, and weather conditions.
- To identify sampling sites, using geospatial technology, for soil testing on characteristics such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium content, pH, and micronutrients.
- Developing new ways of servicing clients
- To Provide the entire spectrum of agricultural services to the customer - including but not limited to:

- In season crop inspections
- Leaf sampling, interpretation of results sheets and making recommendations.
- Crop scouting
- Pre-season soil profile evaluation
- Recommendation in tillage practices
- Recommendations in correcting soil fertility and ensuring optimal growth during growing season
- Full knowledge of the Precision Gateway App and its capabilities and also be able to train and assist clients to use it to its full capabilities.
- Keeping up to date with developments in agriculture and related areas, as well as environmental issues and changes in legislation that may impact your work.
- Attending conferences to keep abreast of the latest development and to network with people in the profession and in related industries.
- Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

**Qualifications** Education**
- B.Sc.Agric / B.Agric / B.Tech in Agriculture

**Experience**
- At least 5 year’s experience as an Agronomist or in Precision Farming Services

**Additional Information**
- Self-motivated and dedicated.
- Interpersonal skills (Networking and client visits)
- Marketing skills
- Sound interest and passion for agronomy
- Fluent in Afrikaans and English (Speak, read, and write)
- Fully computer literate
- Compiling of professional reports
- Presentation Skills

Potchefstroom, North West 2520 Pietersen Street 45

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