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Reaserch Plant Pathology Specialist

Date:  Jun 16, 2025
Location: 

Cape Town, ZA

Company:  Oro Agri South Africa

 

Rovensa Next is the Rovensa Group’s global business unit, specialising in biosolutions for agriculture.
It is made up of twelve pioneering Rovensa Group companies: Agrichembio, Agro-K, Agrotecnología, Cosmocel, Idai Nature, Microquimica, MIP Agro, Oro Agri, OGT, Rodel, SDP and Tradecorp, with a consolidated background in sustainable crop nutrition and biocontrol management.
Rovensa Next combines local technical knowledge, innovation and teams that work alongside farmers and distributors in the field to solve their sustainability challenges, backed by the global expertise and leadership of the Rovensa Group. It is aimed to shape a sustainable future for agriculture and drive its biotransformation.
When you join Rovensa Next you are not just joining a dynamic team of people gearing up to create a sustainable future – you are joining a team that is intent on making it a reality.

 

Let’s grow greener!

 

www.rovensanext.com/

 

 

YOUR MISSION:

Research focused on development of biocontrol solutions in the Agricultural sector for an international biological company. Writing of protocols and hypotheses and execution of trials for evaluation and screening of novel solutions. Continued development of methods for testing novel solutions in respective disciplines. Liaison with stakeholders to improve knowledge and function of the Global R&D Biocontrol and Adjuvants department as well as company presence and image in the Agri-sector.

 

YOUR  RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Protocol design for efficacy testing of biocontrol solutions
  • Setting out trial timelines for efficient execution.
  • Development of methodologies for efficacy screening of biocontrol solutions.
  • Practicing and developing testing techniques for novel experiments.
  • Execution of trials - laboratory (in-vitro) and pot trials.
  • Liaise with Industry, Academia, and Industry organisations.
  • Attending workshops or collaboration Projects with Universities and Industry organisations.
  • Training and technical support to Development and Marketing teams.

 

THE TALENT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

  • MSc in Plant Pathology with 2-3 years’ experience in the agricultural sector with relevant focus in plant disease management
  • Experience with soil-borne diseases would be beneficial (NTH)
  • Software skills
    • MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
    • Statistical Packages (NTH)
  • Strong organisational skills and detail oriented 
  • IPM background (NTH)
  • Innovation mindset
  • Attention to detail
  • Code B Driver´s License

 

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • This is an exciting opportunity to join an international company with a fast-paced growth path.
  • High level of autonomy and responsibility.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary projects within the area, proposing changes for continuous improvement.
  • Benefits in line with the country 
  • Competitive salary and performance bonus 

 

 

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