Overview Commercial Field Agronomist based at Isando Plant Snack. The successful candidate will provide agronomic leadership and technical growing support to Pioneer Oats growers and to Simba potato growers. Responsibilities include rolling out revised agricultural best practices to new and existing growers, supporting IPS product design, capturing production information, volume forecasting, and integrating new proprietary varieties into the BU’s agronomy productivity agenda. Responsibilities Educate growers on latest agronomic practices that drive best‑in‑class small grain and potato quality, increase yields, reduce foreign objects, inspect and recommend farmer washing/grading operations and equipment. Develop, implement and maintain good handling practices for potatoes to ensure high quality potatoes from field and storage to the factory. Develop, implement and maintain good harvesting practices for oats to ensure high quality grains from field and storage to the mill. Provide growers with specialist agronomic support to deliver improved quality, monitor crop performance (SmartAgro) and implement sustainable improvements across all growers and growing regions. Provide regional agro‑management with monthly commercial crop volume estimates compared to contracted volumes, forecast crop losses where they occur, and identify potential supply risks to effectively plan for short/over‑supply for commercial contract periods. Interact with production schedulers, quality representatives, FLMs and Operations Managers to facilitate effective management of the supply chain from farm to production. Facilitate the successful integration of potato varieties into the SA Program (identify suitable fields, monitor fields and crop progress, monitor crop quality, arrange plant trials and collate/analyze conversion and consumer performance). Assist the Agro Manager in selecting regional strategic planting areas and farmers that minimize risk and maximize productivity. Facilitate and execute research projects (new plant materials, fertilizers and chemicals, planting and irrigation practices), contributing positively to sustainability and productivity programs. Stay updated with the latest/best available technology in the agricultural industry to assist farmers in making informed decisions. Drive practices stemming from the Pep Positive agenda by drawing up and executing plans against regenerative and sustainable agriculture. Ensure that all farmers and supply adhere to SQA requirements. Qualifications Specialist agronomical knowledge of small grain and/or potato crop, with emphasis on quantity and quality forecasting (preferably B.Sc. (Agric) degree or Diploma in agriculture). Knowledge and experience in the agricultural industry (5+ years). Good technical and planning skills. High level of computer literacy. Bilingual. Experience in the processing sector would be an advantage. Experience in agronomy related food safety programs. Experience in logistics would be beneficial. #J-18808-Ljbffr