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As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.

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• Lead the strategy for adoption and growth of digital agronomy services in the region, engaging with key stakeholders to drive implementation and success.
• Provide support to clients using our farm management and field monitoring platform. This includes onboarding clients onto the platform, drawing up field boundaries, setting up their accounts, and providing support in using the platform.
• The position will be based in the Eastern Free State or KwaZulu-Natal, preferably near Bethlehem/Harrismith/Winterton.
• Crop focus will mainly be maize, wheat and potatoes.
• Take note this is a full-time contract position for 12 months.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Sales, Marketing, Seeds, Distributors, and influential farmers to promote adoption of digital solutions.
• Conduct regular stakeholder analysis and engagement planning to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Organize and lead workshops, demonstrations, and training sessions to showcase the value of digital agronomy services to potential clients.
• Onboard new users onto the platform, including setting up their accounts and providing training on how to use the platform.
• Draw up field boundaries and input them into the platform. This may require travelling to visit farms and gather field boundary information.
• Provide ongoing support to users, including answering questions and troubleshooting any issues they may have.
• Other duties as assigned: data entry, data enquiries, database management, etc.

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in a related field such as agriculture or geography.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in both Afrikaans and English.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work with precision and accuracy.
• Passion for agriculture and technology.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Willingness to travel to visit farms to onboard and support users with the platform.
• Goal and achievement oriented with a strong desire to meet and exceed expectations.
• Attention to detail to ensure data and reports are accurate and precise.

• Strong computer skills and proficiency with common office software (e.g. Microsoft Office).
• Experience with farm management, field monitoring platforms or geographic information systems (GIS) (preferred, but not required).

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a dynamic agricultural technology environment.
• Skill in navigating complex stakeholder landscapes and aligning diverse interests towards common goals.
• Capacity to drive change and overcome resistance to new technologies in traditional farming communities.
• Own reliable travel to visit farms, driving on gravel roads.
• Clearly and comfortably communicate with clients who are predominantly Afrikaans.

• Mid-Senior level

• Contract

• Chemical Manufacturing

Eagles Pride Hatchery, the largest independent supplier of day-old chicks to the commercial market, is looking for Assistant Farm Managers at our operations in the North West Province. Responsibilities will include managing production targets, quality, cost efficiencies, staff, and compliance with bio-security protocols.

• Coordinate and assist with all production-related activities ensuring consistent compliance with SOPs and production targets as set.
• Effective management of staff.
• Adhering to Health and Safety requirements and assisting with managing Bio-Security protocols.
• Optimize utilization of all equipment, buildings, and machinery in use at the Farm.
• Assist with managing the flow of production data.
• Ensuring the high standards of animal welfare, hygiene, and animal husbandry practices are maintained at all times.

• Grade 12 plus a tertiary qualification, e.g., National Diploma in Agriculture will be a definite advantage.
• Knowledge of animal husbandry.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a similar position will be advantageous.
• Good computer skills - Microsoft Office Applications - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Good planning and organizing skills.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to accept high levels of responsibility.
• Self-motivated, positive individual able to cope well under pressure.
• Able to work irregular hours, weekend duties, and public holidays.

At Eagles Pride Hatchery, we are committed to our Employment Equity Plan and we offer a competitive salary plus benefits which includes membership to a Pension Fund and Company Housing.

If you are confident that you meet the requirements, please feel free to apply online or forward your CV to .

Note: If you have not had any response within 3 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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Job Title:Associate Professor/Professor – Lawson Chair in Sustainable Food Systems

Date Posted: 07/10/2025
Closing Date: 10/22/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 42959
Job Category: Faculty – Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Faculty of Arts & Science
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

The Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Sustainable Food Systems. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be appointed to one or more Departments in the Faculty of Arts & Science, depending on their area of specialization.

The successful candidate, upon formally accepting the offer of a full-time faculty position, may be eligible to be named the Lawson Chair in Sustainable Food Systems for a five-year term, which will be renewable following a favourable review. The successful candidate will allow the university to build expertise in policy innovation, sustainable energy and sustainable food systems. As an internationallyrecognized chair in Sustainable Food Systems, the candidate will play a critical role in the Lawson Climate Institute, workingwith the institute leadership to generate impactful, practicalapproaches, and make breakthroughs in sustainablefood systems.

Candidates must hold a PhD in an area related to sustainable food systems, and have aclearly demonstratedrecord of excellence in research and teaching. The Chair will be solution-focused and responsible for innovating and driving solutions that transform food systems.

We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing strengths. As the Lawson Chair in Sustainable Food Systems the candidate will:

• Collaborate with, and build, the community of LCI Scholars and Chairs
• Seek academia-industry-government coordination
• Grow the research capacity across the university in the area of sustainable food systems
• Enable measurable outcomes for communities, industry, academia and government.

Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees. Candidates must also provide evidence of their research impact via policy, industry and/or civil society. The research statement should indicate how the work will result in food systems transformation.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), as well as strong letters of reference.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For more information about the Faculty of Arts & Science, please visit the website at .

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; one recent publication; and a teaching dossier which includes a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in University of Toronto’sStatement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence. Weseek candidates who share these values and who demonstrate throughout the application materials their commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references.The Department will request letters of recommendation from references at a later stage of the search process.

Submission guidelines can be found at . Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please

All application materials, including names and contact information of references, must be received byOctober 22, 2025 .

The University of Toronto has adopted theAAU Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Academia , including the requirement that applicants release personnel information from prior employers regarding sexual misconduct. Full details and requirements can be foundhere .

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please

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Our client in the Eastern Cape has a vacancy for an Area Manager in its farming division. This position will report directly to the Head of Production and will be responsible to oversee the farming operations of roughly 500 hectares.

Key requirements for this position are:

• 10 years’ experience in citrus farming
• 3 years’ experience at an Area / Division manager level
• Ability to communicate in English and Afrikaans (verbal and written)

Key responsibilities for the position:

• Responsible for the crop estimation process: liaise with farm managers to obtain all information, consolidate information and link with Supply Chain to convey information for planning purposes. Continuously update information as estimation changes.
• Together with the relevant role players initiate; plan; coordinate and implement the
  • Fertilizer program
  • Irrigation program
  • Spray program
  • Prune program
• Manage projects when appropriate
• Harvesting plan – it is important that the Area Manager plays a strong leadership role to ensure that harvesting is happening as required. The Area Manager must also constantly liaise with supply chain and the pack house to ensure the coordination between harvesting, packing, and shipping.
• Prepare, submit, and manage the farming budget
• Promote best practices and technology to farm managers
• Responsible for the farm maintenance plan
• Set, implement, and manage the Key Performance Indicators for his or her responsible area and team

Our client is committed to an organizational culture that recognizes and values inclusion and diversity.

You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

By Submitting your information and application you hereby confirm:

• That you give us permission to retain your personal information in our database for future matching to employment opportunities.
• Should suitable opportunities arise we will contact you and request your consent to submit your CV to a specific client for a specific purpose.
• That the information you have provided to us is true, correct and up to date.

Please ENSURE that your application includes the following:

• a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, inclusive of contact and email information
• a covering letter motivating the application
• an indication of current and expected remuneration
• availability

If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Market related remuneration will be offered.

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Date Posted: 07/14/2025
Closing Date: 10/22/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 42959
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Faculty of Arts & Science
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Sustainable Food Systems. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be appointed to one or more Departments in the Faculty of Arts & Science, depending on their area of specialization.

The successful candidate, upon formally accepting the offer of a full-time faculty position, may be eligible to be named the Lawson Chair in Sustainable Food Systems for a five-year term, which will be renewable following a favourable review. The successful candidate will allow the university to build expertise in policy innovation, sustainable energy and sustainable food systems. As an internationallyrecognized chair in Sustainable Food Systems, the candidate will play a critical role in the Lawson Climate Institute, workingwith the institute leadership to generate impactful, practicalapproaches, and make breakthroughs in sustainablefood systems.

Candidates must hold a PhD in an area related to sustainable food systems, and have a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. The Chair will be solution-focused and responsible for innovating and driving solutions that transform food systems.

We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing strengths. As the Lawson Chair in Sustainable Food Systems the candidate will:

• Collaborate with, and build, the community of LCI Scholars and Chairs
• Seek academia-industry-government coordination
• Grow the research capacity across the university in the area of sustainable food systems
• Enable measurable outcomes for communities, industry, academia and government.

Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees. Candidates must also provide evidence of their research impact via policy, industry and/or civil society. The research statement should indicate how the work will result in food systems transformation.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), as well as strong letters of reference.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; one recent publication; and a teaching dossier which includes a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in University of Toronto’sStatement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence. Weseek candidates who share these values and who demonstrate throughout the application materials their commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references.The Department will request letters of recommendation from references at a later stage of the search process.

Submission guidelines can be found at . Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact

All application materials, including names and contact information of references, must be received byOctober 22, 2025 .

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

Tanager is an international nonprofit that connects smallholder producers and private businesses to co-create new ways of realizing life-changing economic and social opportunities. Our process builds on years of technical expertise, on-the-ground presence and public/private partnerships to unite economic growth with social innovation. Together, we are ushering in an era of equitable market systems that combine profitability with the power to address urgent challenges in poverty, malnutrition, and gender inequity.

In 2022, Tanager partnered with the John Deere Foundation to pilot the Imbewu Farmer Development program that would transition smallholder maize farmers from subsistence farming to commercial production. Derived from the Zulu word for “seed,” Imbewu symbolizes growth and potential—values central to the program’s mission. Building on the success of the first program, Tanager and John Deere Foundation are proud to launch the second phase of Imbewu from November 2024 – October 2028. Imbewu II will expand efforts to improve smallholder farmers’ productivity , minimize post-harvest losses, and enhance overall profitability, driving sustainable agricultural development.

Imbewu II offers a continuum of services to support farmers as they progress from subsistence to commercial agriculture. Key components include digital extension, on-farm training through demonstration plots, improving access to finance and markets to maximize block farming initiatives, and more tailored support to commercial-level farmers. Across all activities, the program emphasizes climate-smart approaches, digital extension, gender and youth empowerment, farming as a business, and access to finance. Building on its initial work with 2,760 smallholder maize farmers, Imbewu II aims to support 6,576 farmers, increase yields by 37%, and increase incomes by 68%.

Pursuant to its mission, Tanager is seeking experienced and talented professionals for the position of Agribusiness Advisor (Agronomist) who can provide agronomic and enterprise development support to smallholders and lead farmers for the Imbewu Farmer Development project. This position will be the project point of contact with lead farmers, agriculture input providers, mechanization providers, maize storage facilities, and maize buyers, among others. This position will be based in Mthatha and report to the Imbewu Team Lead.

The term of the contract is annual with the possibility of extension based on a satisfactory performance review.

Project Management

• Manage a portfolio of project activities related to promoting economies of scale for maize smallholder farmers, improve the access to storage solutions and promote a vibrant ecosystem of small and medium enterprises (SME) associated to the maize production sector.
• Support and inform the co-creation process of project activities with local stakeholders.
• Provide timely and accurate technical information to ensure opportune procurement/grant process.
• Collect program data to enable fact-based donor reporting on the intervention’s results and impact
• Prepare activity and technical reports on monthly, quarterly, bi-annually and annually to the M&E Manager and Project Team Leader.

Technical Support

• Support the co-creation of innovative agricultural production activities with maize sector stakeholders.
• Provide technical assistance to project stakeholders (lead farmers, smallholder farmers, agriculture input providers, mechanization providers, maize storage facilities, and maize buyers, among others) to ensure they follow good agricultural practice (GAP) standards and that they incorporate the provision of technical assistance in their business models as appropriate.
• Support the MEL team capturing key indicators and work with MEL manager to coordinate project data collection to enable fact-based donor reporting on the intervention’s results and impact.
• Conduct and/or facilitate the provision of business management training to SMEs.
• Work with the Team Leader to identify new project stakeholders (i.e., market system actors, lead farmers, smallholder farmers) and ensure their inclusion in the Imbewu project.
• Provide technical inputs to work-plan and technical deliverables.
• Contribute to team learning and knowledge sharing, including documenting best practices and compiling success stories from the field.

Conduct any other relevant activities related to project implementation as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor or Honors Degree in agricultural science, agribusiness, agricultural extension or related field.
• 5 years of relevant experience in agricultural project implementation promoting smallholder farmers livelihoods
• Experience in the grain production sector will be considered as an added advantage.
• Experience working with an international or local NGO/NPO is desirable.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English.
• Ability to communicate in local language i.e. Xhosa and Zulu will be an added advantage.

Skills and Capabilities

• Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel and Word and other communication tools (i.e., Teams, Zoom, SharePoint).
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English & Regional Language
• Willingness to travel within & outside the region as and when required.

Please submit your resume to by or before8 th December 2024. Please include the position title in the subject line of the mail. Please submit the resume and related application documents as a single attachment. Please include long-term employment history and any relevant short-term consulting work. Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Tanager is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply. Please be aware that Tanager does not charge any fee at any step of recruitment.

Managing staff in a disciplined and effective manner, achieving targets and objectives, and managing strict bio-security protocols.

• Managing staff in a disciplined and effective manner;
• Keeping accurate records;
• Achieving targets and objectives;
• Preparing budgets, managing and controlling running expenses;
• Managing strict bio-security protocols;
• Health and safety requirements and laws;

Job Description

We are looking for someone who will be responsible for managing and developing a global team of terrestrial and botany ecologists, delivering high-quality services to clients and relevant stakeholders.

Job Requirements

Undertake ecological assessments to inform development planning and meet environmental authorisation requirements.

Undertake vegetation assessments, including veld condition assessments and alien plant surveys, to inform planning.

Demonstrate familiarity with biodiversity offset principles, both within the local context and global best practices.

Provide technical expertise and support to the team and clients in identifying potential offset entities and appropriate metrics to measure success.

Compile and review specialist reports as well as project proposals.

Maintain awareness of country-specific legislation and the potential impact on various projects.

Collaborate closely with specialists from other disciplines.

Coordinate and carry out fieldwork under strenuous conditions.

Liaise with clients and relevant authorities.

Compile and write reports for submission to clients and authorities.

Ensure the team maintains a high-quality standard and produces defensible deliverables.

Continuously improve and develop services offered within the department, including species-specific monitoring programmes.

Department Management

Manage the recruitment and selection process for the department in line with workforce planning.

Facilitate appropriate onboarding for all new employees.

Manage performance management and probation processes.

Provide mentorship and development opportunities for the team.

Report on departmental performance at various levels.

Manage departmental financial expenditure against the budget.

Oversee effective workload and resource management.

Ensure revenue targets are achieved.

Business Development and Marketing

Develop a business plan for the department, including service offerings and sales opportunities.

Act as a key account manager where required, identifying business opportunities and maintaining a client-centric approach.

Identify leads and coordinate proposals, tracking progress and outcomes.

Qualifications

M.Sc. degree in Zoology or a similar field.

Work Experience

Six or more years’ experience in the relevant field, preferably within a consulting environment.

At least five years conducting specialist studies.

At least five years in the resources industry.

International experience beneficial, particularly for endemic species identification and ecological condition assessment.

Two or more years’ experience managing a small team preferred.

Strong technical expertise in faunal assessments (e.g., herpetofauna, mammals, avifauna).

Professional registration advantageous (e.g., Pr.Sci.Nat.).

Valid driver’s license required.

Excellent report writing skills.

Willingness to travel throughout Africa and internationally as required.

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Salary: To be discussed

Recruiter: Red Cat Recruitment

Job Ref: ESTATES / STABLE MAN.

Date posted: Monday, June 23, 2025

Location: Drakensburg Garden, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

SUMMARY: RedCat Recruitment is seeking an experienced ESTATES / STABLE MANAGER for a large concern, based in Drakensburg area, KwaZulu-Natal .

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Relevant courses or certification
• Valid driver’s license / own reliable vehicle
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, Email / Internet)
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• 2+ years in a 4/5-star hotel as an Estates or Stable Manager
• Must be able to ride horses at an advanced level
• Experience with garden, plants, trees, and alien vegetation management
• Experience with animal rearing and health checks
• Ability to operate estate machinery (ride-on mowers, tractors, etc.)
• Basic maintenance knowledge
• Knowledge of health and safety standards
• Experience in firefighting and fire prevention

Salary package: Salary + accommodation (single) + meals

Note: Only apply if you have the relevant experience. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

Application instructions: Apply via our website or email your CV, qualifications, current salary, and references.

• Senior Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Management and Manufacturing