GROWING WHAT MATTERS STARTS WITH YOU

Corteva Agriscience , the world's first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfil purpose everyday by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future.

#GrowWhatMatters

We're looking for a Research Seed Production Specialist Intern - Letsitele. Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture. At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. You will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology. In this role, you will use your research/agricultural experience to serve as a team member in the Research Seed Production team to conduct planning, planting, data collection and harvesting of Research Seed Production activities for Maize and Sunflower in Letsitele, Limpopo Province. South Africa.

You Will Be Part of Growing Team:

Research and Development

Your Challenge:

• Working outdoors under extreme but reasonable weather conditions.

• Ability to work with permanent and seasonal staff to experience the skills and knowledge they acquired from their long service of years.

• You will meet or work with various experienced professionals in research seed production industry who can provide you with valuable guidance and knowledge to enhance your growth within research seed production.

• Work as part of a team for planting of various planned experiments prioritizing accuracy and meeting targeted deadlines.

• Will effectively participate in all agronomy related activities to control pest weeds and pest insects including diseases. This may include chemical application and or physical weed control.

• Be part of pollination teams with strong ambition of achieving successful pollinations from various planted experiments.

• Participate effectively in all irrigation and fertigation activities.

• Involved in agricultural equipment usage prioritizing your own safety and of the other employees.

• Ability to learn to safely operate a tractor and operate other agricultural equipment.

• Field scouting - Learn to identify, off type plants, diseased plants, volunteer plants and identify symptoms early for presence of FAW to implement remedial actions on time.

• You will be asked to assist with data collection - Learn and build knowledge / skills on plant development stages as this is critical for data collection at required times.

• You will be working on a small but very busy farm with various critical activities, therefore, ability to do any reasonable tasks deemed necessary is critically important and may require you to work extra hours to contribute to the success of the farm.

• Safety of all employees can never be compromised. Therefore, you are expected to effectively participate into various safety trainings and procedures to ensure tasks are conducted in a safe manner without causing injuries, illness or loss of life.

Key Stakeholders and Interactions:

Serve as a team member in the research seed production team.

Location:
Novengila L3, Letsitele

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture or Diploma in scientific related field

• Ability to make timely decisions, assist to solve problems and build consensus.

• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills are required for fostering teamwork, enhancing a good working environment, and effectively developing strong working relationships with a diverse group of people.

• Technical skills are beneficial.

• Hands on mindset with strong willingness to work on dusty or muddy conditions.

• Proficiency in Office software such as spreadsheets, mail, calendar and presentation software.

• Aways comply with safety regulations and country laws.

• During peak hours of planting, irrigation, pollinations or chemical applications, working extra hours is expected including working on a Saturday or Sunday and on a Public Holiday.

• To be energetic and the ability to work outdoors in all types of reasonable weather conditions.

• Possession of a valid driver's license will be advantageous.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team.

• Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world's growing need for food.

• Collaborators who thrive in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

• Innovators who bring initiative and fresh meaningful ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader.

Growing What Matters Starts with You... What Can We Offer To Help You Grow?

• Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing agricultural challenges of our time.

• Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences.

• Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience.

• Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered.

• Dedicated and customized resources to grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives.

• Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.

• Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work and competitive salary.

• Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility.

To know more about Corteva please watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs3CpU29-1M

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