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 fulfill this purpose every day 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 hiring for Seed Production Intern

Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.

As Seed Production Intern you will be responsible for learning and assisting with all seed production related activities to build necessary skills in seed production.

You Will Be Part of Growing Team

Research and Development

Your Challenge:

• Help with the efficient workflow of multi crops (Sunflower and Corn) on the research farm.

• Work together with staff effectively between all farm activities (Inventory, Packing, Planting, Pollinations, Harvesting and Processing).

• Will need to do quality pollinations- hands on-understanding basic breeding concepts.

• Learn and apply data collection such as flowering data.

• Inventory management such as record updating and discarding of seed.

• Supervision of all field teams (permanent and seasonals)

• Scouting of plant diseases, pests and weeds and rouging of fields to ensure seed quality.

• Field Management- Printing and Tagging of all nursery experiments across crops.

• Assist in sterilization activities, leaf punching and oil testing in sunflower crops

• Assist with safety related activities such as safety 5 min talks.

Key Stakeholders and Interactions:

Research Scientists and Seed Production Team

Location:

Delmas, Mpumalanga.

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture or Scientific related field (Plant Breeding/ Crop Production)

• Ability 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

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work after hours in season and work outside in all kinds of weather

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

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, inclusive work environment?

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

Growing What Matters Starts With You... What We Can 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 help 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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