Senior Crop Scientist — Lead High-Impact Crop R&D

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary & bonus

State-of-the-art facilities

Health and retirement benefits

International collaboration

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Crop Scientist in Sandton to lead R&D initiatives across crop genetics, breeding, and agronomic practices. You will guide projects, interpret complex data, and translate results into practical applications for commercial farming. The role requires a Ph.D.

in a related field, 8+ years of experience, and strong leadership to drive strategic research in Gauteng. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to international collaboration and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in a relevant crop science field.
• Proven track record in crop improvement and development.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Experience with data analysis software and field trials.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead advanced crop genetics, breeding, and agronomic research projects.
• Develop strategies to improve yield, disease resistance, and stress tolerance.
• Analyze experimental data with advanced statistics to guide direction.
• Supervise and mentor junior scientists and technicians.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Education

Ph.D. in Crop Science/Plant Breeding/Agronomy/Genetics

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Crop Scientist in Sandton to lead R&D initiatives across crop genetics, breeding, and agronomic practices. You will guide projects, interpret complex data, and translate results into practical applications for commercial farming. The role requires a Ph.D.

in a related field, 8+ years of experience, and strong leadership to drive strategic research in Gauteng. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to international collaboration and