Website Mayfly Agri
We are a specialist agriculture and manufacturing industry service provider with technically qualified and experienced consultants. Our services include Complete and Specialised Recruitment solutions and effective Human Resource and Payroll services as well as in-depth and accurate Market Research offerings. Our management team brings years of experience, a well-developed network, recruiting skills along with a dynamic approach to a vast and complex industry.
- An established vegetable seed production company is seeking a dedicated Junior Seed Production Agronomist to assist with crop monitoring, technical support, logistics, quality control, and grower communication while ensuring compliance and reporting risks.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture (specializing in a plant-related field)
- Minimum 2 years’ relevant field experience, internship or practical experience is beneficial
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans (written and spoken)
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transport
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Assisting in providing technical support on crop cultivation.
- Conducting field monitoring and supporting technical advisory tasks.
- Reporting observations and providing feedback to Senior Agronomists if work execution does not meet standards.
- Assisting with the contracting of crops and communicating contract requirements effectively.
- Assisting with logistical planning, execution, and tracking progress.
- Aiding in monitoring quality control and identifying risks related to crop production.
- Observing and reporting potential risks in the production process.
- Maintaining accurate records and assisting in generating reports on crop-related activities.
- Providing regular feedback to growers on crop progress.
- Updating growers on cleaning progress as required.
- Following established processes and protocols while learning and contributing to improvements.
