SENIOR AGRONOMIST

Private Advertiser; Pahang; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Group insurance and hospitalization

Medical, vision, and dental claims

Salary increments and bonuses

Cell phone reimbursement

Promotion opportunities through supply

Job summary

Established Pioneering Durian Cultivation Company is seeking a Senior Agronomist to lead agronomy across all durian tree phenological stages, from post-harvest recovery to fruit development. You will oversee field trials, design and manage agrochemical and fertilizer programs, and monitor soil health, irrigation, and pest conditions to drive productivity.

The role requires 7–8 years in large-scale durian plantations, strong leadership, and fluency in Bahasa Malaysia and English; Mandarin is an

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Agronomy, Crop Science, Horticulture, or related field.
• Minimum 7-8 years of relevant experience in medium to large-scale durian plantation operations.
• Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia and English; Mandarin is an added advantage for stakeholder management.
• Experience across the phenological stages of the durian tree: post-harvest recovery, vegetative, flowering, fruit development.
• Advanced understanding of crop nutrition, IPM, soil health, irrigation, and post-harvest handling.
• Experience with agronomy certifications such as MyGAP and Malaysia Best.

Responsibilities

• Provide agronomy leadership through durian tree phenological stages across post-harvest recovery, vegetative, flower induction, flowering, pollination, and fruit development.
• Lead field trials, including tree growth monitoring, treatment implementation, and outcome evaluation.
• Develop and oversee end-to-end agrochemical and fertilizer programs, including planning and budget control.
• Monitor crop performance, soil health, irrigation, and pest/disease conditions to optimize productivity.
• Supervise and guide agronomist team and field staff in treatments and follow-up actions.
• Maintain accurate records of trial data, inventories, and environmental indicators.
• Drive R&D translating findings into practical field applications and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical training and ensure SOPs, sustainability, and certification compliance.

Skills

Agronomy leadership

Field trials

Soil health monitoring

Pest management

Irrigation management

Team leadership

Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy

Master/PhD preferred

Job description

We are an Established Pioneering Durian Cultivation Company involved in the integrated cultivation and retailing operations. We are looking for a capable and results-driven candidate to join our management team as a SENIOR AGRONOMIST.

This position and portfolio is responsible for overseeing and driving agronomic planning, execution, and continuous improvement across our Durian Plantation. This role involves leading field trials, developing and implementing comprehensive agrochemical and fertilizer programs, and ensuring optimal crop performance through effective monitoring of soil health, irrigation systems, and pest and disease conditions. The incumbent will play a key role in translating research findings into practical field applications, while providing technical and agronomy leadership, guidance, and training to the agronomist team and operation plantation teams.

What is on Offer:-

Salary Offer: RM6,000.00 – RM8,000.00

Accommodation provided.

Group insurance and hospitalizations.

Medical treatment, vision, and dental claims.

Salary increments and bonuses.

Cell phone reimbursement.

Opportunities for promotion through the supply chain ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:-

Provide overall agronomy leadership through the various stages of a durian tree phenological stages/phases, which encompasses post-harvest recuperation, vegetative, flower induction, flowering, pollination, and fruit development.

Lead, manage, and execute field trials, including tree growth monitoring, agronomy treatment implementation, and evaluation of outcomes.

Develop and oversee end-to-end agrochemical and fertilizer programs, including annual planning, scheduling, and budget control.

Monitor and analyse crop performance, soil health, irrigation systems, and pest and disease conditions to ensure optimal plantation productivity.

Supervise and guide the agronomist team, supervisors, and operation field teams in executing treatments, ensuring proper application and follow‑up actions.

Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of agronomic activities, including trial data, laboratory inventories, and environmental indicators.

Drive research and development initiatives, translating findings into practical field applications and continuous improvement of agronomic practices.

Provide technical advisory and training to plantation colleagues, while ensuring compliance with SOPs, sustainability, and environmental standards and certification requirements.

Support team management and operational effectiveness, including resource planning, performance monitoring, and reporting to management.

Bachelor’s Degree or higher (Master/PHD) in Agronomy, Crop Science, Horticulture, or related field.

Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia and English; Mandarin is an added advantage for stakeholder Management.

Minimum 7-8 years of relevant experience in medium to large-scale durian plantation operations.

Prior experiences should include the entire phenological stages of the durian tree, i.e., post-harvest recuperation, vegetative, flower induction, flowering, pollination, and fruit development.

Proven ability to conduct comprehensive field assessments and implement effective solutions to agronomic challenges.

Advanced and integrated understanding of crop nutrition, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), soil health, irrigation systems, and post-harvest handling.

Proven ability to handle aspects of agronomy certifications such as MyGAP and/or Malaysia Best.

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