Seed Production Research Officer at Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a B. Sc. with 5 years or M. Sc. with 2-years’ experience in a relevant Agricultural discipline (agricultural research, plant physiology, plant breeding or related field)
• Firsthand experience in design and execution of general, field and laboratory trial setups are essential
• Knowledge of seed production operations is advantageous
• Must have a strong record of innovation and applying modern technology
• Experience in working in a team-based environment and capacity to influence within matrixed organizations (relationships and network) is essential

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Taking responsibility for all aspects of Production Research trial coordination, including grower coordination, trial packing, planting, in-season trial and data management, harvesting, and post-harvest data collection activities.
• Executing high-quality Proof of Concept (POC) Production Research projects aimed at innovative technology deployment, utilizing data analysis to improve production cost, seed quality, and production reliability.
• Operating and maintaining specialized field and facility equipment (PR assets) for the effective and efficient functioning of all testing operations within the region.
• Driving and promoting agronomic and technical improvements within the broader Seed Production organization through continued stakeholder engagement and customer centricity.
• Recording Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to help drive continuous process improvements, operational excellence, and data quality within the region.
• Partnering with Production Research counterparts in other world regions to drive alignment and consistency in testing activities.
• Training and participating in the development of people resources and talent at the site, including interns and contract employees.
• Leading HSE efforts according to ISO 45001 and safety standards, focusing on legal compliance and identifying safety risks by applying the HIRA methodology.
• Adhering to all applicable legislation, safety policies, and procedures.
• Actively promoting the safety culture and best practices.
• Participating in compiling risk assessments and job safety analysis.
• Actively recording safety observations and near misses.
• Participating in 5WHY problem-solving, identifying corrective and preventative actions.