Trial Officer - Vegetable Crops

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd in South Africa seeks a qualified agronomist to lead field trials. A B.Sc. degree in Plant Production, Plant Science, Plant Pathology or related field is required.

You will plan seasonal trials and layouts, implement and evaluate results, capture data, and report findings. The role requires willingness to travel across South Africa, early/morning shifts and flexible hours, with extensive field work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in plant science or related field.
• Proficient with irrigation, crop protection, and plant nutrition.
• Computer literacy including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Planning seasonal trials
• Planning trial layouts
• Implementing trials
• Evaluating trials
• Capturing trial data and reporting trial results
• Packing trial seed
• Managing crops

Skills

Irrigation knowledge

Crop protection

Plant nutrition

Education

B.Sc. in Plant Production/Plant Science/Plant Pathology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a tertiary Agricultural qualification such as a B. Sc. Degree in Plant Production/Plant Science/Plant Pathology or similar field of study
• Sound knowledge of irrigation, crop protection, and plant nutrition practices
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness to work flexible hours
• Must have a valid driver's license with willingness to travel extensively throughout South Africa, including early mornings, late afternoons, evenings, and overnight stays when operationally required

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Planning seasonal trials
• Planning trial layouts
• Implementing trials
• Evaluating trials
• Capturing trial data and reporting trial results
• Packing trial seed
• Managing crops