Field Trials & Agronomy Specialist

Sakata Seed Southern Africa (PTY) Ltd.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sakata Seed Southern Africa (PTY) Ltd. invites applications for an External Trial Officer based in Lanseria, Gauteng.

You will join the local Product Development Team responsible for introducing new vegetable varieties into the market, following guidance from the Product Specialist and Sales Team and the broader Sakata group. The role requires a tertiary qualification, good agronomy and irrigation knowledge, strong English, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in agriculture preferred.
• Knowledge of agronomy and irrigation.
• Proficient English (written and spoken).
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Seasonal trial planning.
• Trial layout planning.
• Trial implementation.
• Evaluation of trials.
• Data capturing of trial results and reporting.
• Packing of trial seeds.
• Crop management.

Skills

Agronomy knowledge

Irrigation knowledge

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Time management

Team player

Driver's license

Education

Tertiary qualification in Agriculture

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sakata Seed Southern Africa (PTY) Ltd. invites applications for an External Trial Officer based in Lanseria, Gauteng.

You will join the local Product Development Team responsible for introducing new vegetable varieties into the market, following guidance from the Product Specialist and Sales Team and the broader Sakata group. The role requires a tertiary qualification, good agronomy and irrigation knowledge, strong English, and a valid driver's license.