AGRONOMIST - GRADUATE TRAINEE X2 We are looking for dedicated Agronomist-Graduate Trainee to join our team. Reporting to the Seed Field Agronomist, the successful applicants will, among other key duties, be responsible for:
Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist in the design and implementation of research experiments • Organise and carry out routine research trial management • Assist in implementing and managing assigned projects from beginning to end • Write weekly and monthly reports timeously • Assisting in grower recruitment • Collection of soil samples for soil analysis • Assist in budgeting, distribution of inputs and parent seed program management • Equipment calibration and timely land preparation & planting of seed crops • Monitoring of seed planting ratios • Providing agronomic support services to contracted growers • Conducting inspections to manage pest and diseases in the seed crops • Assist and monitor the detasseling process in seed maize • Monitoring harvesting and seed deliveries to the factory • Collection of seed samples for lab processes • Monitoring seed storages at farms • Performing other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture/Crop Production/Agronomy/or equivalent. • At least one-year industrial attachment experience • Class 4 drivers’ licence is an added advantage
Attributes • Must demonstrate technical competence. • Strong people management skills. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Result oriented, Innovative, Analytical and an excellent team player. • Ability to meet deadlines and to work with minimum supervision.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their Application Letters clearly indicating the position applied for together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and Certified Copies of Certificates by not later than 11 October 2024 to: [email protected]
