Junior Agronomist

Closing Date: 26 September 2023
Company: Agri Credit Solutions
Location: Head Office Klerksdorp
Department: Financial (Agriculture)

Reference Number: GC-6238

What you’ll need:

* 1-3 years of relevant experience
* Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture (BSc Agric) or equivalent qualification, specializing in Agronomy and Soil Science as major subjects.
* Solid understanding of agronomic principles, soil science, and crop management.
* Proficiency in collecting soil and plant samples and conducting field assessments

What you’ll be doing:

External Agronomic Services:
* Conduct on-site farm visits for soil and plant sampling.
* Maintain detailed records of fields, customers, crops, and samples.
* Provide agronomic advice and mentorship to developing farmers.
* Assist with equipment calibrations, such as planters and boomsprayers.
* Stay informed about industry developments and share relevant information.
* Deliver written and verbal guidance, advice, and feedback.
* Present researched information on relevant subjects.
* Communicate business, market, and risk insights to clients.
* Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety laws.

Internal Agronomic Services:
* Conduct specialised investigations and provide recommendations.
* Analyse and interpret data for specific farming practices, including precision farming.
* Provide written and verbal advice and feedback to internal stakeholders.
* Estimate crop yields and contribute to production cost guidelines.
* Assist in establishing norms for consistent crop production areas.
* Share business, market, and risk information with internal clients.
* Address ad hoc inquiries and challenges.
* Adhere to occupational health and safety regulations.

Marketing and networking:
* Support coordination of marketing initiatives.
* Establish and nurture networks with internal and external stakeholders.
* Build corporate image and foster client/stakeholder relationships.
* Responsively address inquiries from clients.

Note:

• We are committed to transformation through the appointment of persons from designated groups and potential candidates from these groups will enjoy preference.
• Kindly note that a consumer credit record will be requested in respect of all appointments which involve dealing with cash or finances.
• Should you meet the above requirements and be of the opinion that you can make a contribution to the company, kindly register and apply on our Career Page at www.groupcareers.co.za
• Should we not have contacted you within six weeks of the closing date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

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