Trial Officer - Vegetables

SUMMARY:

A global horticultural seed company is seeking an energetic and suitably qualified candidate to join the local Product Development team that focuses on introducing new vegetable varieties into the market.

POSITION INFO:

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
• Knowledge of irrigation, crop protection and nutrition is required 
• Must be computer literate
• Above-average communication skills, specifically in English and Afrikaans with the ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders of all levels and experience are important
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally are essential

• Supporting the Product Development team by planning, implementing and evaluating trials throughout South Africa.
• Capturing data on trial results and reporting findings.
• Maintaining an accurate database of all trial data.
• Packing trial seeds as well as managing crops.