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# Job Description


Kilombero Sugar Company Limited KSCL, the largest producer of sugar in the
country operating cohesively with Extra Neutral Alcohol Distillery is seeking
to recruit a dynamic, visionary and result oriented person to fill the
position of Agronomist Operation at Estate Agriculture Department
reporting to Agriculture Optimisation Manager.

Role Intent

Provide direction and technical guidance on crop varieties, crop nutrition,
crop protection weed control and Pest + Disease control and irrigation to
ensure long-term optimization of yield and cost of production, Drive
implementation of the “lllovo Way in sugar cane production” to ensure lllovo
is the best in class sugar producer in the Country, Ensure compliance to
relevant lllovo Ways and agronomic standards, Monitor best farming practice in
all aspects of agronomy, Promote and support embedding of agronomic best
practices for Country agriculture teams, Design, implement and manage sugar
cane agronomic trials and Promote a culture of continuous improvement across
all.

Duties and Accountabilities

-->Implement sustainable agronomic practices with the objective of closing the gap between the actual and the attainable yield potentials for each field on each estate Support adoption and embedding of agreed best practices, frameworks, minimum standards and processes for agronomy
-->Implement and manage sugar cane agronomic trials fertilizers and crop protection required by the head of agricultural optimisation as part of a continuous productivity initiative
-->Formulate, communicate and monitor fertilizer, weed control and ripener programmes including 3rd party contractor management
-->Manage Estate nursery fields, monitor seed quality, and ensure regular disease inspections are carried out Ensure all commercial and nursery fields are timeously surveyed for pests and diseases, and that their infestation levels and recommendations are communicated to the relevant parties
-->Ensure all agronomic data is captured for trend analysis, reporting and decision making
-->Support agronomic optimisation by adopting new technologies and methods and ensure continuous improvement by implementing best practices and conducting regular system checks
-->Develop new SOPs per requirements and assure performance against agronomy-related
-->SOPs

-->Monitor trends to understand impact of adopted practices, and refine practices accordingly
-->Provides agronomic advice to Growers
-->Promote and adhere to lllovo’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption ABC

Job Requirements

-->Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Diploma in Agriculture
-->5 years’ experience in sugar cane agriculture
-->Research orientated with experience in agronomic experiments, trial work and evaluation
-->Good business acumen and agricultural expertise, with ability to anticipate, interpret and respond to changes impacting on functional area
-->A formal business/commercial qualification would be an advantage
-->Strong agriculture data analysis skills

Terms of service The successful candidate will be engaged on Permanent
Contract.



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Email kscl.agric@illovo.co.za

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send their
application letters and CVs with three referees indicating “Agronomist
Operation” in the subject line to **kscl.agric@illovo.co.za** on or before
18th June, 2021.

KSCL is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are
highly encouraged to apply.



Jobs in Kilombero Tanzania Kilombero Sugar Company Ltd Jobs in Kilombero Agronomist Operation Jobs in Kilombero at Kilombero Sugar Company Ltd Agronomist Operation Employment opportunities Kilombero Sugar Company Ltd


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