Seed Production Lead – Letsitele at Corteva Agriscience

Description

GROWING WHAT MATTERS STARTS WITH YOU

Corteva Agriscience™, the world’s first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose everyday by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what’s right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future.

#GrowWhatMatters

We’re hiring for Seed Production Lead – Letsitele, Limpopo

Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. You will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology. In this role, you will use your research/agricultural experience to serve as a team member in the Maize breeding team to conduct planning, planting, data collection, harvesting and seed processing for Research nursery activities for Maize for East and partly West of South Africa

You Will Be Part of Growing Team

• Research and Development

Your Challenge:

• Ensures efficient workflow of multi crops on the farm.
• Managing labor effectively between all farm activities
• Planning, planting, labeling, and harvesting of all crops.
• Ensuring quality pollinations are done.
• Managing and application of fertilizer and chemical programs
• Operating tractors and planters when necessary.
• Will need to use computer programs to create and map experiments when necessary.
• Works as part of a team to plan and execute experiments/trials efficiently and accurately within seasonal deadlines.
• Responsible for day-to-day maintenance of research equipment.
• Interact with various experiment owners with a mindset focused on continuous improvement.
• Participate in improvement of safety programs and protocols (safety, efficiency, effectiveness) specific to direct work environment to identify and communicate potential risks and benefits.
• Complete personal development activities as part of a performance management and development plan

Key Stakeholders and Interactions:

• Serve as a team member in the Seed Production Team

Location:

• Letsitele, Limpopo Research Farm

Qualifications

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or scientific related field and/or 5 years industry related experience required.
• An understanding of the requirements for plantings of Regulated materials and non-Regulated materials
• Strong background in agronomy
• AVCASA and BASOS will be beneficial.
• Experience in managing plant breeding research nurseries and related activities.
• Proven ability to make timely decisions, solve problems and build consensus.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills are required for fostering teamwork, enhancing a good working environment, and effectively developing strong working relationships with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to supervise and prioritize multiple tasks is critical.
• Technical and mechanical skills for troubleshooting, maintenance, and upkeep of equipment, to ensure excellent condition and safety of equipment at any time.
• Proficiency in Office software such as spreadsheets, mail, calendar, and presentation software.
• Always comply with safety regulations and country laws, lead in way which will inspire all team members and follow the example.
• After hours work required in season
• Ability to work outside in all kinds of weather.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

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