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  • Posted: Feb 19, 2020
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    Corteva Agriscience, brings you the world's most recognized and premium agricultural solutions, featuring Pioneer and Brevant Seeds, award-winning Crop Protection products, Encirca and Granular software tools and services. We provide agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability. We strive to develop sustainable...
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    Senior Research Associate - Farm Manager

    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.

    We are looking for Senior Research Associate.

    As the Senior Research Associate you will be responsible for managing the agronomy efforts of the Hoogekraal Research Center with primary focus on irrigation maintenance and agronomical activities necessary to reliably produce high quality seed for the research organization - mainly supporting land preparation irrigation and planting activities.

    Roles And Responsibilities

    • Lead irrigation, fertilization, field volunteering programs and ensure that all policies, protocols and regulatory requirements are followed.
    • Oversee general planning and implementation of land preparation activities related to planting.
    • Oversee all planting and harvesting activities on the farm.
    • Managing all farm machinery inventory.
    • Analyze soil and foliar tissue samples data for water and nutrient management.
    • Effective communication with project leaders.
    • Coordinate the purchasing and allocation of all Crop Protection/ Land Preparation materials and maintain safe and functional storage.
    • Maintain inventory on all material to ensure that each season runs smoothly.
    • Maintain and operate all equipment and work vehicles in proper and safe working condition.
    • Participate in the improvement of safety programs and protocols.
    • Managing employees' performance, development and ensure conducive work environment.

    Key Stakeholders And Interactions

    Research Employees.

    Location:

    Hoogekraal

    Qualifications

    To Grow What Matters, You Will Need

    (Qualifications - 5 Bullet Points Maximum)

    • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification in Agriculture related field.
    • 5-7 years experience in farm management of which at least 3 years must have been in a supervisory role.
    • Strong Agronomy background.
    • Proven ability to make timely decisions, solve problems and ability to build multitask.
    • Excellent interpersonal, communication skills, team work and ability to develop strong working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
    • Ability to cope well under pressure.

    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 Can We Offer To Help You Grow?

    • 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

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Corteva Agriscience on careers.corteva.com to apply

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