Agronomist

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Recruitment Matters Africa Full time

Our client is looking for an Agronomist to investigate and implement solutions for our clients in the food production and farming industries.

**Responsibilities**:

- Developing better planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improving crop yield, and solving problems for clients.
- Researching and promoting agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and pest damage.
- Visiting fields to collect seed, plant, and soil samples.
- Testing samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes.
- Assisting with plant sourcing, testing, and selection.
- Keeping detailed records regarding fields, customers, crops, and samples.
- Generating reports and presenting findings to management, clients, or other interested parties.
- Conducting training on products and techniques through educational presentations.
- Managing teams of scientists while conducting field visits or laboratory work.
- Developing planting and irrigation schedules, budgets, and timelines.

**Key Skills**:

- Exceptional active listening and verbal and written communication skills,
- Strong research; decision-making; critical thinking; and problem-solving skills,
- Awareness of industry trends; technology; and developments,
- Sales and presentation skills,

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, agriculture, or a related field.
- Further education and experience may be preferred.
- Additional certifications may be required.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
- Ability to work outside, stand, walk, kneel, and stoop for extended periods.
- Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office and diagnostic scientific software.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Johannesburg, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

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