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🥝 Research Agronomist
Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd | cape town, South-Africa | Posted June 26, 2026
Job Description
Minimum requirements for the role: - Must have a M.Sc. or PhD in Agriculture, Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Plant Breeding, or a related field
- AVCASA in Crop Protection and/or BASOS/FERTASA certification is preferred
- SACNASP registration or eligibility will be advantageous
- Minimum 35 years' experience in agronomic research or a technical role within the agricultural sector
- Proven experience designing and conducting agricultural trials
- Demonstrated involvement in writing or contributing to scientific publications; authorship of peer-reviewed articles will be advantageous
- Proficient in R/RStudio or similar statistical analysis tools
- Must have strong knowledge of plant nutrition, crop production systems, and soil science
- Experience working with liquid seaweed bio-stimulants is highly beneficial
- Familiarity with GIS, remote sensing, and precision agriculture tools are essen...