Development and Trial Co-Ordinator

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in Centurion seeks a qualified candidate with a B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree and at least 5 years of experience in regulatory or field research. Responsibilities include developing trial protocols, facilitating product availability, and monitoring trials to ensure compliance with regulations. Strong project management skills, technical analysis ability, and fluency in English and Afrikaans are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in regulatory or field research in the agricultural/chemical industry.
• Membership in SACNASP is an advantage.
• Strong technical analysis and reporting principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop trial protocols for registration and screening trials.
• Facilitate the availability of trial products.
• Monitor completion of trials and ensure adherence to protocols.

Skills

Data processing and interpretation

Technical research skills

Budget management

Project management

Fluency in English and Afrikaans

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree

Job description

Minimum requirements for the role :

• Must have a relevant B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree
• Membership in SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) will be an advantage
• Passion for data processing and interpretation is essential
• Minimum 5 years experience in regulatory and/or field research in the agricultural/chemical industry
• Strong technical research, analysis, and reporting principles
• Knowledge of agricultural products and pesticides is essential
• Understanding of regulatory processes and data requirements for product registration and maintenance of product integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in budget management, data analysis, and interpretation is advantageous
• Strong project management abilities
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans (Read, Write, Speak)
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel when required

The successful candidate will be responsible for :

• Developing trial protocols for registration and screening trials, ensuring scientific integrity of research work and established data.
• Facilitating availability of trial products and ensuring timely availability of the product to trial contractors.
• Developing protocols to obtain trial product import permits and estimating the amount of trial product to be ordered from the manufacturer.
• Facilitating the successful completion of trials by contractors, ensuring the execution of product field trials reflects the priorities of the department and are completed within the approved statement of work (SOW).
• Facilitating trial visits to key projects and documenting relevant information and findings, mainly in North MP, GP, NW, OVS, LP, but also the rest of RSA if needed.
• Focusing on INS, HERB, FUN, and nematicides, but not limited to these.
• Monitoring through planned site visits and spot audits that professional activities and field trials are conducted in accordance with protocols and good research practices.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates.