Junior Agronomist

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To gather, interpret and evaluate information about the chemistry, biology and physics of soils to inform and influence issues such as agricultural production, environmental quality, climate change, land remediation and biodiversity.
• To analyze maps showing precision agricultural data such as crop yields, soil characteristics, input applications, terrain, drainage patterns and field management history.
• To document and maintain records of precision agriculture information.
• To compile and analyze geospatial data to determine agricultural implications of factors such as soil quality, terrain, field productivity, fertilizers, and weather conditions.
• To identify sampling sites, using geospatial technology, for soil testing on characteristics such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium content, pH, and micronutrients.
• To compare crop yield maps with maps of soil test data, chemical application patterns, or other information to develop site-specific crop management plans.
• To apply knowledge of government regulations when making agricultural recommendations.
• Developing new ways of servicing clients
• To Provide the entire spectrum of agricultural services to the customer – including but not limited to:
  • In season crop inspections
  • Leaf sampling, interpretation of results sheets and making recommendations.
  • Crop scouting
  • Pre-season soil profile evaluation
  • Recommendation in tillage practices
  • Recommendations in correcting soil fertility and ensuring optimal growth during growing season.
  • Full knowledge of the Precision Gateway App and its capabilities and also be able to train and assist clients to use it to its full capabilities.
• Keeping up to date with developments in agriculture and related areas, as well as environmental issues and changes in legislation that may impact your work.
• Attending conferences to keep abreast of the latest development and to network with people in the profession and in related industries.
• Give presentations at farmer’s days and study groups.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

 SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES

• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or enter hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.

Qualifications

Education

• B.Sc.Agric / B.Agric / B.Tech in Agriculture

 Experience

•    A backround in Agriculture will be advantages

 Competencies

• Self-motivated and dedicated.
• Interpersonal skills (Networking and client visits)
• Marketing skills
• Sound interest and passion for agronomy
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English (Speak, read, and write)
• Fully computer literate
• Compiling of professional reports
• Presentation Skills

Additional Information