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Climate & Plant Pathology Agronomist - Remote

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
South Africa
Listing for: HC Recruit
Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-02-03
Job specializations:
  • Science
    Agriculture / Farming, Environmental Science
Job Description & How to Apply Below

DBN
000225 – CLIMATE & PLANT PATHOLOGY AGRONOMIST – REMOTE SA


Purpose of the Job:
To assist and educate crop protection consultants in South Africa and its neighbouring counties on how to use disease models, evaluate weather station data, and use hyper-localized forecasts to maximize crop protection tactics. The ideal applicant will be enthusiastic in turning climatic data and in-depth knowledge of crop disease and protection into insights and practical field-level crop protection plans.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Agronomy & Plant Pathology.
  • A background in environmental science or agricultural meteorology is preferred.
  • 5+ years of expertise in precision agriculture, agri-technical consultancy, or crop protection advisory.
  • A solid understanding of crop protection products, plant disease cycles, and local farming methods.
  • Practical understanding of weather station data interpretation and disease model outputs.
  • Excellent training, facilitation, and communication skills.
  • Fluent in English (Afrikaans or regional languages will be a bonus).
  • The readiness to travel frequently around South Africa and its surrounding regions.
    • Required Technical Competencies & Abilities:
  • Deliver technical training and on-site support to crop protection consultants using weather station data, disease forecasting models, and localized climate tools.
  • Guide consultants in translating real-time and forecasted climate data into actionable crop protection plans, aligned with regional disease and pest pressure.
  • Interpret disease model outputs and advise on the best crop protection timing and strategies for the forecasted period.
  • Collaborate with agronomists and product specialists to align advisory outputs with current crop production cycles and pest control needs.
  • Promote the integration of climate-smart tools into standard crop protection practices.
  • Support product adoption through regional engagement, trials, and knowledge-sharing events.
  • Contribute to training content, protocols, and digital knowledge platforms.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in climatic data & forecasting, plant pathology, and precision agriculture.
    • Behavioral Competencies:
  • Proactive
  • Innovative
  • Good and positive attitude
  • Excellent communication
    • Please note, should you not hear back from us within the next 2 weeks, then please consider your application as unsuccessful.
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