Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Junior Agronomist

Environmental SciencesUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timePotchefstroom, South AfricaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Bachelor of Agriculture, or Bachelor of Technology in Agriculture is required.
A background in Agriculture is advantageous.
Candidates must be fluent in Afrikaans and English, including speaking, reading, and writing.
Candidates must be fully computer literate.
Candidates must be able to compile professional reports.
Candidates must have presentation skills.
Candidates must have interpersonal skills for networking and client visits.
Candidates must have marketing skills.
Candidates must have a sound interest and passion for agronomy.

Responsibilities

Gather, interpret, and evaluate information about soil chemistry, biology, and physics to inform agricultural production, environmental quality, climate change, land remediation, and biodiversity.
Analyze maps showing precision agricultural data, including crop yields, soil characteristics, input applications, terrain, drainage patterns, and field management history.
Document and maintain records of precision agriculture information.
Compile and analyze geospatial data to determine the agricultural implications of soil quality, terrain, field productivity, fertilizers, and weather conditions.
Identify soil sampling sites using geospatial technology, assessing nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, pH, and micronutrient characteristics.
Compare crop yield maps with soil-test data, chemical application patterns, and other information to develop site-specific crop management plans.
Apply knowledge of government regulations when making agricultural recommendations.
Develop new ways of servicing clients.
Provide agricultural services to customers, including in-season crop inspections, leaf sampling and interpretation of results with recommendations, crop scouting, pre-season soil profile evaluations, tillage-practice recommendations, and soil-fertility recommendations to support optimal growth during the growing season.
Know the capabilities of the Precision Gateway App and train and assist clients in using it.
Keep up to date with developments in agriculture and related areas, environmental issues, and legislative changes that may affect the work.
Attend conferences to keep abreast of developments and network with people in the profession and related industries.
Give presentations at farmer days and study groups.
Adhere to quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by the direct line manager.
Stop using equipment that may be a safety hazard or entering hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection, and report the situation to a higher authority.
Stop work that may affect service quality or integrity and report the situation to a higher authority.
Initiate a formal improvement request when a system deviation or nonconformity is identified or a possible improvement is found.
Oversee and support agricultural operations within the Mpumalanga and Limpopo regions.

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

To gather, interpret and evaluate information about the chemistry, biology and physics of soils to inform and influence issues such as agricultural production, environmental quality, climate change, land remediation and biodiversity.
To analyze maps showing precision agricultural data such as crop yields, soil characteristics, input applications, terrain, drainage patterns and field management history.
To document and maintain records of precision agriculture information.
To compile and analyze geospatial data to determine agricultural implications of factors such as soil quality, terrain, field productivity, fertilizers, and weather conditions.
To identify sampling sites, using geospatial technology, for soil testing on characteristics such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium content, pH, and micronutrients.
To compare crop yield maps with maps of soil test data, chemical application patterns, or other information to develop site-specific crop management plans.
To apply knowledge of government regulations when making agricultural recommendations.
Developing new ways of servicing clients
To Provide the entire spectrum of agricultural services to the customer – including but not limited to:
- In season crop inspections
- Leaf sampling, interpretation of results sheets and making recommendations.
- Crop scouting
- Pre-season soil profile evaluation
- Recommendation in tillage practices
- Recommendations in correcting soil fertility and ensuring optimal growth during growing season.
- Full knowledge of the Precision Gateway App and its capabilities and also be able to train and assist clients to use it to its full capabilities.
Keeping up to date with developments in agriculture and related areas, as well as environmental issues and changes in legislation that may impact your work.
Attending conferences to keep abreast of the latest development and to network with people in the profession and in related industries.
Give presentations at farmer’s days and study groups.
Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES

Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or enter hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.

Qualifications

Education

B.Sc.Agric / B.Agric / B.Tech in Agriculture

Experience

A backround in Agriculture will be advantages

Competencies

Self-motivated and dedicated.
Interpersonal skills (Networking and client visits)
Marketing skills
Sound interest and passion for agronomy
Fluent in Afrikaans and English (Speak, read, and write)
Fully computer literate
Compiling of professional reports
Presentation Skills

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and supporting agricultural operations within the Mpumalanga and Limpopo regions.

About the Company

Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

SGS provides testing, inspection, and certification services to help clients meet regulations, ensure quality and safety, and gain market access. It runs laboratory testing, on-site inspections, and certification against standards, often with training and consulting, across a wide range of industries. The services rely on a global network of laboratories and offices that deliver localized solutions with global expertise. What sets SGS apart is its large global footprint and its emphasis on quality, integrity, risk mitigation, and sustainability, enabling it to serve a diverse set of customers from small businesses to multinationals. The company's goal is to help customers comply with regulations, improve product quality and safety, reduce risk, and boost productivity across markets.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
Founded: 1878

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