Specialist Agronomist - Westrn CapeFull job descriptionOverviewThis position has the primary responsibility to support the agronomy team within Omnia Fertilizer through development of agronomic solutions based on high level statistical analysis, data mining, database management, project management, as well as marketing Omnia’s range of products and solutions.QualificationsM.Sc. in Agricultural sciences (or similar)Masters level in data science (or similar)Experience3-5 years appropriate technical experienceTrack record of managing projects and achieving goalsExperience in working with large datasets and finding solutions.Marketing experienceExcellent communication and analytical skillsWorking with geospatial datasetsProgramming skills will be an added advantage.DutiesAssist in strategic planning, development and packaging of defined products and concepts into agronomic solutionsStatistical interpretation of large datasetsData mining and data engineeringGuide researchers in development of trial protocols, implementation of trials and reporting of resultsDevelop and maintain the agronomic trial databaseWorking with the agronomic field teamJob CompetenciesSound knowledge of agronomic solutionsExcellent language skills (verbal and written)Ability to work under pressureAbility to lead and take initiativeCreative thinker and open to new ideasGeneral
