Agronomy Manager Develop priorities and time frames for agronomy research and development objectives. Align agronomy objectives and priorities with Agriculture strategic plan. Devise a strategy for continuous improvement of yield and quality of process potatoes, seed potatoes and sweet potatoes. Oversee dissemination of agronomy technical information. Maintain a high level of innovation. Interact with industry role players, locally and abroad. Represent McCain SA on global platforms and participate when required. Key Performance Areas Determine potato (commercial and seed) and sweet potato trials and allocate responsibilities in order to increase yield and improve quality Oversee dissemination of agronomy technical information to potato (commercial and seed) and sweet potato Agriculture teams Determine sweet potato multiplication and coordinate production to adhere to raw material plan Strategic involvement in CSI projects Support South Africa Agriculture team – wherever necessary Assist with value adding on Agri Audit App Coordinate potato tuber moth, weevil and aphid monitoring projects for mitigation of risks on potato (commercial and seed) and sweet potato production Oversee value adding projects e.g. remote sensing, soil moisture monitoring projects, etc. Climate reporting Identify potential new varieties Identify potential new varieties Conduct variety adaptation and BMP trials and create BMP guidelines Key Relationships Internal: Potato Procurement and Supply Managers, Agronomists, Field Services Manager; Field Officers, Trials Officers, Global Agronomy Leadership team, Plant Managers, RMI and RMU Managers, QC teams; Farm managers; Seed Store Manager External: Farmers, Representatives of seed companies & Input suppliers, Researchers, DAFF registrations team, Agricultural Research Council, Universities Job Holder Requirements Education: MSc Agriculture. Agronomy/Crop Science/Plant Science/Soil science or related field Experience: Minimum 10 years in agricultural science field of which 5 years should be agronomy related, in a crop production and research role Preferably registered as a Professional Natural Scientist with SACNASP (Natural Scientific Professions Act 27 of 2003) McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family‑owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr