Agronomist: Field manager

Proven ability to manage and construct reporting, budgets. Management of Farming Team in area, including Independent Contractors Input Suppliers to reach goals and therefore must have excellent people skills to direct team members. Proven knowledge of inputs associated with crop production and ability to do research to evaluate alternatives. BASOS and AVCASA qualifications will support application. Knowledge of SAFEX market to apply different instruments available to hedge tons produced. Solid administrative discipline. Ability to function independent. Consolidate all seasonal plans for his/her area to construct Farming Budget and establish inputs needed. Conduct practical research to evaluate performance and efficiency of the different inputs utilized in each production season. Support Independent Contractors with information and decisions to optimize production at lowest cost for each crop produced, Evaluate & grow Cofco Farming hectares in the Western Cape. Coordination with representatives of different input suppliers Stock management in conjunction with Independent Contractors and Administrative Team. Communicate and discuss Enterprise Budgets vs Actual/Projected with Independent Contractors. Explain and discuss pricing decisions per unit based on the relevant tons derived from the budgets/crop estimates and targeted levels to optimise profitability with Independent Contractors. Report crop development and progress with scenario analysis for potential outcomes and impact on budgeted outcome for his/her area. At least 3-5 years experience in a Western Cape Row Crop Production Environment, i.e. Wheat, Canola, Lupins. Tertiary qualification: B. Agric or B. Com degree with focus in Agricultural Economics or Agronomy.

Location: Stellenbosch, ZA

Posted Date: 6/12/2025