Field assistant (18014723) at Syngenta

ROLE PURPOSE

• Support Technical Field Scientists (TFS) with all activities related to trials, logistics and stores in respective regions.

PROJECTS / ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Have a thorough understanding of what is required for each trial, including the protocol
• Assist with the following in conjunction with the TFS
• Execution of trial
• Before departure preparation with weighing of chemicals, loading of equipment and necessary material required
• Layout and pegging of trials
• Calibration of sprayers
• Harvesting of trials
• Spraying/application of trials
• Spray pathways
• Maintenance of sites – e.g. spraying, hoeing, etc.
• Data collection/evaluation
• Support with residue sampling, packing and labelling
• Permanent sites
• Keep permanent sites well maintained (Cape). Accountability with TFS
• Chemical store
• Ensure accurate record keeping of all product
• Correct weighing of chemicals according to protocols
• Equipment
• Maintenance, servicing and cleaning of equipment
• Ensure equipment is correctly stored
• General store maintenance
• Clean store facility
• Maintain good hygienic standards
• Adhere to HSE standards
• Extra responsibilities for Technicians (3A & 3B)
• Ordering of CO2 gas, syringes, glass/plastic bottles for weighed products, dry ice, residue boxes and maintenance products
• Sending and receiving of courier parcels

TRAINING AND SEMINARS

• Application training will be required
• On the job training on various aspects related to the job

Critical Knowledge

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Basic crop, weeds, pests, disease & product knowledge
• Basic equipment knowledge
• Basic principles of trials
• Basic understanding of pest and diseases
• In possession of valid driver’s license. Preferably Code 10

Skills

• Work independently
• Reliable
• Problem identification and solving
• Working long hours in peak seasons
• High degree of patience
• Speak at least English and/or Afrikaans
• Work respectful with farmers and other stakeholders

Critical Experience

• 2 to 3 years agricultural experience as Field Assistant or Technician with a chemical company or research institute

Qualifications

• Grade 10 – 12
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in agriculture from 2019 onwards