Production Agronomist
Corteva Agriscience
**PRODUCTION AGRONOMIST, (BASED IN MODIMOLLE, LIMPOPO PROVINCE)**
**Purpose of the Position**
To ensure that the required amount of good quality and genetically pure seed is produced by Growers in the required volumes at the right time.
**Main Responsibilities**
+ Recruitment of Growers
+ Plantings
+ Land inspections
+ Quality control
+ Managing reaping and delivering
+ Management of documentation and computer information
+ Strict compliance with Production procedures
+ Management responsibility when required.
+ Training involvement
+ Carry out special tasks and functions
**Necessary Planning for Position**
+ Planning of area, targets, planting, de-tasseling, purification, inspections, gathering and delivery of the harvest in own area
+ Time and area management
**Deadlines**
+ Recruiting and contracting of Growers
+ Requesting of parent seed
+ Advice and help to the grower concerning the timing of planting, detasseling etc.
+ SANSOR and Phytosanitary registrations
+ Reaping and delivery of productions
+ Documentation
+ Data capturing
**Degree of Supervision (how often, by whom)**
+ Regular communication with the manager by means of various platforms.
**Working Conditions**
+ Safe handling of chemically treated seed
+ The job requires a lot of traveling with a fair amount of risk in some area
+ Compliance to the safety, health, ethical and other core values of the company.
**Location:**
Based in Modimolle, Limpopo
**To Grow What Matters, You Will Need**
+ Minimum qualifications: National Diploma in Agriculture or B-Tech
+ Ideal: BSc in Agriculture
+ Minimum legal requirements: Driver’s License
+ Desired work experience: 3 years in a seed production related environment
+ Desired training (1): Completion of SANSOR theoretical courses and be authorised as an inspector
+ Desired training (2): Completion of SANSOR Phytosanitary course and be authorised as a Phytosanitary inspector
**Who Are We Looking For?**
+ Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team
+ Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world’s growing need for food
+ Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment
+ Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader
**Growing What Matters Starts With You… What We Can Offer To Help You Grow?**
+ Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing
+ agricultural challenges of our time
+ Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences
+ Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience
+ Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered
+ Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives.
+ Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.
+ Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work and competitive salary
+ Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility
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Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:Accessibility Page for Contact Information
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