Senior Horticulturist

6 days ago

Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa Dante Group Pty Ltd Full time
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Agronomist to join our team at Dante Group Pty Ltd. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing field trials, developing business relationships, and applying agronomic principles to optimize soil management.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage field trials and ensure successful crop production
  • Prospect new customers and develop business relationships
  • Apply agronomic principles and crop production practices to optimize soil management
  • Presentation skills are essential for communicating technical information clearly and persuasively
  • Certification in BASOS (FERTASA) and AVCASA is advantageous
  • Analytical mindset and proficiency in data analysis and interpretation are required
  • Strong organizational and project management skills are necessary
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Staff management and budgeting forecasting experience are beneficial
  • Fluency in Afrikaans and English is required

Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Soil Science, Horticulture, Plant Physiology, or Agronomy
  • Proven experience in field trials management and customer prospecting within the agricultural sector
  • Strong knowledge of agronomic principles, crop production practices, and soil management techniques
  • Excellent presentation skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly and persuasively
  • Certification in BASOS (FERTASA) and AVCASA will be an advantage
  • Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and interpretation
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Staff management
  • Budgeting and forecasting experience
  • Fluent in Afrikaans and English