ASSISTANT AGRONOMIST

Pronto Labour Team; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Pronto Labour Team is seeking an Assistant Agronomist (Agronomy) with basic irrigation knowledge for Delmas, East Rand, Mpumalanga region. The role requires a degree in agriculture (preferred) and 6-7 years in agronomy, with strong irrigation familiarity and ability to work with John Deere Greenstar applications.

Candidate should be mechanically skilled, computer literate, hold a valid driver’s license, and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Degree in Agriculture preferred
• Minimum 6-7 years experience in Agronomy
• Basic irrigation knowledge
• Basic knowledge in John Deere Greenstar Application
• Silage knowledge is advantageous
• Planting & Harvesting of Maize, Soyas, Sugargraze
• Good mechanical skills in farm equipment
• Computer literate
• Valid driver’s license
• Sober habits
• Fluent in Afrikaans & English
• Criminal & credit record checks will be verified

Responsibilities

• Duties & Responsibilities include applying agronomy principles to improve crop yield
• Manage irrigation basics and equipment
• Conduct agronomy tasks such as planting and harvesting maize, soybeans, and sugarcane
• Operate farm machinery with mechanical competence
• Maintain computer records and data related to farm activities

Skills

Agriculture knowledge

Agronomy experience

Irrigation knowledge

John Deere Greenstar Application

Mechanical skills

Computer literacy

Sober habits

Clean criminal & credit record

Valid driver’s license

Fluent in Afrikaans & English

Education

Degree in Agriculture

Tools

John Deere Greenstar Application

Job description

Reference: JHB001311-JC-2

ASSISTANT AGRONOMIST (Agronomy) with basic Irrigation knowledge
Location: Delmas, East Rand/Mpumalanga
(Living arrangements will be discussed during interview)

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Degree in AGRICULTURE preferred
2. Minimum 6-7 years experience in AGRONOMY
3. Basic IRRIGATION knowledge
4. Basic knowledge in:
1. John Deere Greenstar Application
2. Silage
3. Planting & Harvesting of Maize, Soyas, Sugargraze
5. Good mechanical skills in farm equipment
6. Computer literate
7. Valid driver's license
8. Sober habits
9. Fluent in Afrikaans & English
10. Clean criminal & credit record - will be verified

Package & Remuneration

Monthly