Field IPM Specialist: Crop Protection & Farmer Support

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Presencial; ZAR 420.000 - 600.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company vehicle for field visits

Medical aid package

Retirement fund participation

Paid annual leave and company holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Crop Protection Specialist (IPM) to support farmers in the Nelspruit area. You will develop and implement IPM programs, monitor crops for pests and diseases, and advise on safe, effective pesticide usage while collaborating with extension services.

The role requires field-based work within Mpumalanga communities, strong entomology/plant pathology background, and willingness to travel to farming areas around Nelspruit.

Formación

• Bachelor-level degree in entomology, plant pathology, agronomy or related agricultural science.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in crop protection or IPM, with field exposure preferred.
• Good knowledge of pests, diseases and weeds common to the Mpumalanga region.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement IPM programs for regional crops.
• Monitor fields for pests, diseases and weeds and assess impact.
• Identify pests/diseases and recommend biological or cultural controls.
• Advise on pesticide use, timing, dosage and safety compliance.
• Conduct field trials to evaluate new control products and strategies.
• Educate farmers on pest prevention, scouting and resistance management.
• Maintain pest incidence and control records and outcomes.
• Stay updated with IPM research and collaborate with extension services.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for chemical use and environmental protection.

Conocimientos

IPM knowledge

Crop protection

Field experience

Pest & disease identification

Pesticide application safety

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Entomology/Plant Pathology/Agronomy

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Crop Protection Specialist (IPM) to support farmers in the Nelspruit area. You will develop and implement IPM programs, monitor crops for pests and diseases, and advise on safe, effective pesticide usage while collaborating with extension services.

The role requires field-based work within Mpumalanga communities, strong entomology/plant pathology background, and willingness to travel to farming areas around Nelspruit.