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Role Purpose:

• The Agronomist is to provide comprehensive support to the Senior Agronomist and Customer Facing Squads (CFS) in the seed and crop protection ideations, ensuring the successful execution and localization of new technologies and products, as well as maintaining high standards of safety, stewardship, and data management.

Location: Bothaville
Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Planting, maintaining, and ensuring good trial execution and data collection.
• Support the development and validation of field protocols and data.
• Accountable for the successful execution and localisation of new hybrid testing programme and trials under farmers’ conditions to validate the
• technologies and solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers to support trial work and ensure effective execution under farmers’ conditions.
• Support the Senior Agronomist to strengthen CFS sales trial execution and data collection.
• Support the Senior Agronomist in planting, maintaining, and executing farmers’ day sites and competency centres.
• Support with localised launch of new technologies and products.
• Create customer pull by developing, positioning and/or testing new hybrids, CP programmes, traits and/or systems.
• Accountable to develop and incorporate new products into agronomic systems and make recommendations on adjustments to cropping systems.
• Supporting sales in seed and crop protection ideation.
• Supporting the Customer Facing Squad (CFS) in achieving sales targets.
• Supporting the pull at channel partner and grower level.
• Supporting the development of a sales support strategy linked to the needs of the customer.
• Support the Senior Agronomist with the compiling of relevant data to support individual client needs.
• Assistance with product performance issues.
• Assisting the Senior Agronomist in investigating product complaints, writing technical reports, and advising CFS on actions.
• Act as technical lead and build profile as technical expert for new commercial offerings in Seed, Traits, Biologicals, and Crop Protection.
• Responsible for building confidence and competence by training on our portfolio, products, and agronomic information.
• Supporting knowledge transfer to all relevant parties, internal and external.
• Supporting the Senior Agronomist with large-scale demonstrations in partnership with CFS to identify the value of programmes and ensure it is aligned to the Must Win Battles.
• Build and maintain relationships with researchers from academic and research institutions.
• Writing relevant articles and information brochures.
• Drive the safety agenda.
• Accountable for the implementation and training of stewardship and adherence to company policies, ensuring all conditions of buffers, isolation zones, seed logs, and harvest disposition are followed.
• Accountable to maintain and implement QMS for CFTs and NTOs.
• Collaboration with farmers and third parties to ensure all processes and SOPs are maintained in CFTs and NTOs.
• Accountable for deregulation of new biotech.
• Accountable for all pre-commercial data timely captured into digital platforms.
• Accountable to drive digital transformation.
• Accountable to bring innovation in Agronomic Excellence.
• Forward-thinking to identify future threats, opposition, diseases, and climate.
• Supporting the graduate programme with mentorship and training.
• Basic FV support to farmers.
• To stay true to VACC leadership principles.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• MSc degree in Ag/Life Sciences or related discipline or BSc Degree with experience in agricultural research.
• Superior understanding of crop production which includes relevant crops for the region.
• Good working knowledge of Crop Protection Industry and Seed Business
• Excellent relationship and team skills
• Understanding of implications of actions on the achievement of BCS short-term and long-term objectives.
• Advanced written, verbal, and presentation skill set.
• Excellent organization and time management
• Proactive partner with sales to exceed business targets
• Intermediate level of English speaking.
• Strong digital acumen.

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Role Purpose:     

Located: Hertzogville

• Sales of DEKALB seed direct to Customers in the commercial segment ensuring that monthly and annual Sales and Delivery targets are met.
• Ensure realization of our commercial strategy in line with relevant KPI’s.
• Drive business growth for our DEKALB Seeds and create demand for our CP products and Digital Farming offering.
• Ensure compliance to corporate guidelines and compliance policies.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture and/or business administration or equivalent years of experience.
• Solid Agricultural knowledge and understanding of local market environment.
• Track record in leadership positions and seed sales.
• Previous operational experience in customer facing positions.
• Demonstrate Bayer core competencies: Customer Focus, Drives Results, Values Differences, Manages Complexity, Collaboration, and Instills Trust.
• Ability to collaborate/communicate with and develop internal and external partnerships.
• Ability to work well across both commercial and smallholder farmer markets.
• Good Microsoft Skills (Excel / PowerPoint / Word) a prerequisite.
• Highly motivated, creative, dynamic, and well organized.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Actively implement the area strategy from a sales and customer point of view with the seed sales area manager and other relevant function.
• Define and implement a differentiating area sales strategy fully consistent with country / marketing / customer strategy.
• Optimize use of commercial policies (Market funding).
• Develop and implement an ambitious and consistent sales plan in line with country objectives as well as legal and compliance rules and obligations.
• Ensure delivery of forecasted results according to sales plan utilizing superior operative sales planning (RADL methodology), forecasting, and monitoring (incl. price and product flow) mechanisms and KPIs and taking timely and matching corrective actions in case of deviations from plan.
• Closely follow up, actively share with corresponding functions, esp. marketing, and dynamically respond to opportunities, issues, market changes incl. competitor moves, adjusting tactics as required.

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Job Purpose:

• As the Seed Corn Field Equipment Technician at Bayer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of all field equipment related to seed corn production.
• This position requires a deep understanding of agricultural machinery, excellent organizational skills, and a proactive approach to managing equipment logistics and maintenance schedules.
• Coordinates the operational processes involving field equipment to support planting, detasseling and harvesting operations.
• Implement and administrate maintenance programs.
• Manage growers regarding planning and execution of various field activities such as planting, detasseling and harvesting.
• Give weekly reports to the Field Production Lead on matters concerning mechanization

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Equipment Management:

• Oversee the procurement, deployment, and maintenance of all field equipment necessary for seed corn production.
• Ensure all equipment is properly calibrated, functional, and compliant with safety standards.
• Implement preventative maintenance schedules and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime during critical production periods.

Operational Efficiency:

• Work closely with field operations teams to optimize equipment usage and efficiency.
• Develop strategies to improve equipment performance and reduce operational costs.
• Monitor equipment performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.

Logistics and Inventory Management:

• Manage inventory of spare parts, tools, and supplies required for equipment maintenance.
• Coordinate equipment logistics, including transportation and storage, to support seasonal and operational needs.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment usage, repairs, and maintenance activities.

Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including agronomists, engineers, and technicians to support seed corn production goals.
• Provide technical guidance and training to field staff on equipment operation and maintenance best practices.

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and environmental standards.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and promote a culture of safety among the equipment team.

HSE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Motivate field employees to wear the correct PPE
• Follow Safety Operations procedures
• Report all accidents or incidents immediately
• Participate in identifying hazards
• Participate in Tier meetings and monthly Health and Safety Meetings
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment
• Upon request participate in emergency response teams and any other safety or health group established by the site
• Participate in all required HSE trainings and educations
• Participate in all emergency drills.
• Be part of the reviewing of field JSA’s and Risk Assessments
• Arrange maintenance on all Bayer equipment
• Complete checklists on equipment prior to use
• Ensure grower employees know the hazards on Bayer equipment

Required Qualifications: 

• Agricultural or technical Diploma.
• 3 Years seed production experience
• Fluent in English
• MS Office software (Excel, E-mail, Word, Project etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Results oriented with ability to work on own initiative
• Strong teamwork (flexibility to work across the areas and positively influencing others)
• Establish clear direction and making decisions on a timely manner
• Making informed decisions on a timely manner.
• SANSOR field inspection and Phytosanitary certification will be an added advantage

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Job Purpose: 

• Bayer is seeking an enthusiastic Technical Trainee who wants to gain practical experience and participate in opportunities to learn from genuine professionals in the field of Plant Health. 
• The Trainee will be given the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that will provide support in their daily tasks. Within Plant Breeding, the Trainee will support the Plant Health team in delivering maize germplasm phenotyping for market relevant biotic and abiotic stresses and the deployment of native traits. 
• In addition, the Trainee will work on relevant projects. 

Task and Responsibilities: 

• To support operations of greenhouse, summer, and winter phenotyping nurseries safely, efficiently and to a high standard leading to generating high quality data for use in breeding selection decisions. 
• Actively support Plant Pathology laboratory operations (disease diagnosis, pathogen inoculum production) and field operations (pathogen inoculation and rating). 
• Collaborate with Seed Production team in seed production and inventory management. 
• Get familiar with the usage of digital tools in data collection and databases and systems for data handling and analysis. 
• Adhere to all applicable safety and environmental regulations and procedures to ensure continued compliance with in-country Health & Safety regulations. 

Qualifications and Competencies: 

• BSc or MSc in Plant Pathology, Agriculture, Horticulture or Biological Sciences. 
• Basic knowledge of plant pathology/mycology and/or genetics. 
• Basic knowledge of plant health, plant diseases, pests, and nutrient deficiencies. 
• Proficient in English language - written and spoken. 
   

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Job Purpose:

• This trainee position offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in plant breeding operations and to gain initial experience in practical field trials with an international seed company.
• This program is ideal for graduating students who want to pursue a career in agronomic research and crop production. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Participate in all aspects of seed preparation, planting, harvesting and data collection. 
• Perform computer-related activities, including handheld data collection, data management and providing support for all day-to-day activities. 
• Coordinate and assist in all seed preparation operations including seed shelling, packaging, treating and packet arrangement. 
• Coordinate and assist with all field operations including machine planting yield trial plots, nurseries, pollinations, data collection and machine harvesting of yield trial plots. 
• Lead field teams and assist with timely and accurate data collection from research plots. 
• Assist in implementation of site safety programs to ensure a safe work environment. 
• Actively participate in the evaluation and implementation of new technologies. 
• Communicate with farmers to coordinate off-station trials. 
• 50% of responsibilities are off-site field related activities, which involves traveling. 

Qualifications and Competencies: 

• National Diploma with appropriate experience in a relevant discipline. 
• Basic knowledge of crop production, farming practices and farm equipment operation. 
• Knowledge of mobile data collection is an advantage. 
• Driver’s license. 
   

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Role Purpose:     

• Located: Potchefstroom, Fochville
• Sales of DEKALB seed direct to Customers in the commercial segment ensuring that monthly and annual Sales and Delivery targets are met.
• Ensure realization of our commercial strategy in line with relevant KPI’s.
• Drive business growth for our DEKALB Seeds and create demand for our CP products and Digital Farming offering.
• Ensure compliance to corporate guidelines and compliance policies.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture and/or business administration or equivalent years of experience.
• Solid Agricultural knowledge and understanding of local market environment.
• Track record in leadership positions and seed sales.
• Previous operational experience in customer facing positions.
• Demonstrate Bayer core competencies: Customer Focus, Drives Results, Values Differences, Manages Complexity, Collaboration, and Instills Trust.
• Ability to collaborate/communicate with and develop internal and external partnerships.
• Ability to work well across both commercial and smallholder farmer markets.
• Good Microsoft Skills (Excel / PowerPoint / Word) a prerequisite.
• Highly motivated, creative, dynamic, and well organized.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Actively implement the area strategy from a sales and customer point of view with the seed sales area manager and other relevant function.
• Define and implement a differentiating area sales strategy fully consistent with country / marketing / customer strategy.
• Optimize use of commercial policies (Market funding).
• Develop and implement an ambitious and consistent sales plan in line with country objectives as well as legal and compliance rules and obligations.
• Ensure delivery of forecasted results according to sales plan utilizing superior operative sales planning (RADL methodology), forecasting, and monitoring (incl. price and product flow) mechanisms and KPIs and taking timely and matching corrective actions in case of deviations from plan.
• Closely follow up, actively share with corresponding functions, esp. marketing, and dynamically respond to opportunities, issues, market changes incl. competitor moves, adjusting tactics as required.

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Job Purpose:

• Responsible for unit/plant operations, especially to keep established timing, quality and cost standards, as well as personnel management.
• Responsibility for plant operations and incl. QHSE requirements for the plant and personnel
• Strive to ensure implementation of DSO culture within the mission critical squad.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities: 

• QHSE requirements for the plant and personnel Responsible for safety on the line and all LOTO instructions and procedures.
• Responsible for machine safety , Gemba walks and risk assessments Support production planners in the planning activities Personnel planning, staffing, organization and coaching Personnel administrative tasks and disciplinary measures
• Ensure proper functioning of facilities and the attainment of production goals set out by plant management
• Ensure training on production processes, optimizations and continues upskilling of line drivers Provide plant orientation for new hires & competency declaration Solve production disturbances with lean tools e.g. 5 Why, Fishbone, ect…
• Perform in process quality checks on QM online, when checking progress on the production lines
• Consolidate process order and perform final confirmation of process orders in SAP Report on OEE
• Share communication and information in respective unit and with main interfaces, e.g. production goals and facility changes
• Document production processes versus standard production requirements Report in Tier2 meetings 
• Support One management system activities / philosophy and best practice roll out in the area
• Participate and contribute in PHA /PPS assessments
• Participate and contribute to audits Back-up for other experts in Production area, Line Driver or General Work in Filling plants
• Provide coaching and mentoring to Line Drivers /Operators
• Support 3rd Party functional outsourcing with planning, set-up of machines and 4 eye checks
• Housekeeping of workplace Forklift driving or operator automatic pallet jack Any other function on site as requested by Unit Leaders

Required Qualifications: 

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• 5 years of experience in Manufacturing / Chemical advantageous
• Production Management an Advantage
• Good Basic Mathematical skills
• Leadership skills
• Yellow Belt  in LSS
• Situational Leadership skills
• TOPPS
• Good written and verbal communication
• SAP experience
   

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Job Purpose:

• This individual is included in all aspects of shed operations, seed preparation, seed shipping, field activities, nursery planting, pollinations, data capturing, harvesting and inventory management, as well as related computer software and applications. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Perform computer-related activities including handheld device data collection, data management, and barcoding functions. 
• Coordinate and assist in seed processing operations including seed shelling, packaging, treating, and packet arrangement. 
• Troubleshooting key processing and packaging operations 
• Leading project management and process improvement initiatives 
• Maintaining process quality 
• Provide support to the Breeder and Research Associate. 
• Assist in site safety programs. 
• Participate in evaluation and implementation of new technologies. 
• Travel and time away from home may be required occasionally. 
• Weekend work during peak periods may be required. 

Qualifications and Competencies: 

• Diploma/BSc degree in agronomy, plant science, or related discipline OR 3 years agricultural research experience. 
• Basic knowledge of crop production and farming practices. 
• Leadership and people management skills. 
• Organizational and record keeping skills. 
• Communication fluent in English and computer skills. 
• Detail-oriented with ability to meet deadlines. 
• Proficient in English language - written and spoken.