Senior Crop Protection Specialist — IPM & Field Impact

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 520.000 - 760.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Training & certifications

Travel allowance

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a knowledgeable Crop Protection Specialist to safeguard crop health and maximize yields. You will design and implement IPM strategies, conduct regular field inspections, and advise growers on crop protection products in line with South African regulations.

The role requires advanced expertise in plant pathology, entomology, and weed science, with hands-on data collection and field-based decision making to support sustainable agriculture in Gauteng.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Plant Pathology, Entomology, Weed Science, Agronomy or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of crop protection experience.
• Strong knowledge of pests, diseases, and weeds in South Africa.
• Familiarity with pesticide application regulations.
• Experience with data collection and pest monitoring analysis.

Aufgaben

• Field scouting to monitor pests, diseases, and weed infestations.
• Develop and implement IPM programs for crops and conditions.
• Advise on pesticide, herbicide, and fungicide use per regulations.
• Evaluate efficacy of treatments and adjust strategies.
• Maintain records of pest incidence, treatments, and outcomes.
• Stay updated on crop protection tech and sustainable practices.

Kenntnisse

Field scouting

IPM programs

Data collection

Regulatory compliance

Pest & disease knowledge

Ausbildung

BSc in Plant Pathology/Entomology/Agronomy

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a knowledgeable Crop Protection Specialist to safeguard crop health and maximize yields. You will design and implement IPM strategies, conduct regular field inspections, and advise growers on crop protection products in line with South African regulations.

The role requires advanced expertise in plant pathology, entomology, and weed science, with hands-on data collection and field-based decision making to support sustainable agriculture in Gauteng.