Barley Field Officer - Hartswater at The South African Breweries (SAB)

The key purpose of this role is to perform a variety of specialized technical tasks in the field of agronomy and related R&D project executions.

Key roles and responsibilities:

•  Planning, implementation & execution of the agreed field trial program
•  Generating high quality field trial information, data capturing and reporting, delivering in agreed timeframe
•  Working with new digital tools, software and solutions
•  Evaluate new technologies and support their implementation
•  Supporting safety & quality management tasks
•  Strengthening the implementation and culture of safety & quality
•  Proactive interaction with key stakeholders Farmers, Breeders, Agronomist, Research Specialist
•  Planning and coordination of workload of seasonal workers

Job Requirements:

•  Academic National Diploma in Agriculture or BSc Agriculture
•  Agronomic background or experience in field trailing
•  Scientific mindset and open to explore new and innovative areas
•  Ability to work independently and well organized
•  Strong teamwork and communication skills
•  Affinity for machinery and technical equipment
•  Able to interpret trialing data & apply statistical tools
•  Able to interpret trialing data & apply statistical tools Good English (written and spoken
•  CODE EC Drivers license