Lead Crop Scientist: Field Trials & Yield Innovation

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Crop Scientist to join their team in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on advancing crop yields and sustainability through cutting-edge R&D in arable farming, shaping farming practices in the local climate and soils.

The candidate will lead complex projects from concept to completion with scientific rigor and timely execution, collaborating with agronomists and farm managers to implement practical, field-based solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of plant physiology and soil science.
• Experience leading research projects from conception to completion.
• Ability to translate agronomic data into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage field trials for new crop varieties and cultivation techniques.
• Analyze and interpret complex agronomic data to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Conduct research on soil health, nutrient management, and pest/disease control specific to arable crops in the Pietermaritzburg region.
• Collaborate with agronomists, farm managers, and other stakeholders to ensure effective technology transfer.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Crop Scientist to join their team in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on advancing crop yields and sustainability through cutting-edge R&D in arable farming, shaping farming practices in the local climate and soils.

The candidate will lead complex projects from concept to completion with scientific rigor and timely execution, collaborating with agronomists and farm managers to implement practical, field-based solutions.