Senior Agronomist: Large-Scale Farming & Innovation

Placements24; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Access to modern tech facilities

Relocation assistance

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng seeks a Senior Agronomist to lead advanced farming practices across a diverse crop portfolio. You will drive yield improvements, optimize soil health, and champion sustainable methods with data-driven decision-making.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with farm managers and researchers, manage agronomic budgets, and ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards while delivering reports to senior management.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Agronomy or related field.
• 8+ years of large-scale commercial farming experience.
• Strong data analysis and MIS proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement agronomic plans for diverse crops and soil health.
• Analyze field data to drive timely interventions.
• Oversee fertilizer, pesticide, and irrigation applications.
• Evaluate new technologies and farming methods for productivity.
• Provide expert advice to farm managers and teams.
• Mentor junior agronomists and supervise staff.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards.
• Prepare reports for senior management.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team management

Travel willingness

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Agronomy or related field

Tools

R

SAS

GIS

Job description

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng seeks a Senior Agronomist to lead advanced farming practices across a diverse crop portfolio. You will drive yield improvements, optimize soil health, and champion sustainable methods with data-driven decision-making.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with farm managers and researchers, manage agronomic budgets, and ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards while delivering reports to senior management.