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Starke Ayres: Parent Seed Production Officer

Plennegy (Pty) Ltd. -
Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

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Job Details

Full-time

Full Job Description

Starke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower and lawn seed varieties – both for commercial and home garden planting. The following position has become available for a Parent Seed Production Officer, based in Oudtshoorn.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Grower Relationship Management

Identify and recruit new growers.
Establish and maintain long-term sustainable relationships with growers.
Maintain awareness of competitor/opposition growers and market activities.
Keep growers/production officers updated on delivery schedules, processing status, quality control results, and payment information.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date grower records and details.
Explain contract terms and production requirements to growers.
Communicate production recommendations and technical guidance to growers.

Administration

Complete grower contracts and Basic Seed Requests - on Sage X3.
Assist management with parent seed planning and distribution
Parent seed stock management - Sage X3
Maintaining Sage X3 data base
Evaluate contract yield potential, pricing, and expected returns.
Manage and maintain QC quality reports.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date
Manage and update variety descriptions

Production Planning and Management

Plan and manage planting dates.
Plan and manage production isolations.
Request, handle, and coordinate delivery of Basic Seed.
Reconcile usage and facilitate the return of unused Basic Seed.
Monitor and manage irrigation requirements through soil moisture evaluations.
Manage the implementation of pest control and nutrient management programmes.

Field Inspection and Quality Assurance

Conduct routine field inspections.
Actively rouging of plants to ensure genetic purity
Complete Field Inspection Reports.
Carry out SANSOR and phytosanitary inspections.
Register productions with relevant authorities (SANSOR and the Department of Agriculture).
Inspect, evaluate, and report on the performance of Basic Seed and plant material.
Inspect production fields and surrounding areas to ensure required isolation standards are maintained.
Identify and remove off-types to maintain genetic purity.
Monitor days-to-flower and count male flowers on seed parent plants.
Identify production-related problems and deviations.
Managing plantings and maintenance of the Oudtshoorn premises in conjunction with Agronomist

Seed receiving, cleaning, QC and stock control

Assist parent seed cleaning manager with regards to prioritization of seed lots and actions
Assist in investigation of all query's and concern regarding parent seed issued for production
Assist in identifying 1st, 2cnd and 3rd preferences seed lots for distribution.
Assist in managing seed QC requirements for international productions
Manage seed lots for discard

Reporting and Communication

Complete Monthly Production Reports and Yield Estimates (where applicable).
Report production issues and concerns to the Global Production Manager.
Communicate findings, recommendations, and corrective actions to growers.
Ensure all production, inspection, and compliance records are accurately maintained.
Establish a fluent relationship with Research personal.
Training and communication with regards to new parent line/inbreeds catachrestic to the production department.
Attending meetings and give feedback on parent seed related inquiries.

Compliance and Regulatory Requirements

Ensure compliance with SANSOR regulations and phytosanitary requirements.
Register and maintain production records with relevant authorities.
Support quality assurance standards and industry compliance requirements.

Problem Solving and Monitoring

Monitor crop performance throughout the production cycle.
Identify and address production challenges promptly.
Evaluate soil moisture levels, crop health, pest pressure, and nutrient status.
Escalate critical production risks and concerns to the Global Production Manager.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualification

National Diploma in Agriculture (essential).
BTech of BSc in Agriculture (preferential)

Experience

Junior Production Officer for 2 seasons on relevant crops
Plant breeding knowledge and experience (advantageous)

Knowledge

Advanced knowledge of Seed Production
Authorised SANSOR inspector (essential)
AVCASA or similar courses
Accreditted by NDA to conduct Phytosanitary Field Inspections on relevant crops (ideal)
Seed science-seed analyst course (advantageous)
Advanced experience in Excel.

Planning

Planting dates
Delivery of Basic Seed and Plant Material
Timing of Inspections for Field Inspection Report and Phytosanitary Documentation
Flower management
Harvesting and delivery of seed lots
Ongoing short, medium and long term planning with regards to deadlines.
Issuing of Basic Seed

Other

Valid driver's license
Willing to travel extensively (Local and international)
Able to communicate in English and Afrikaans
Sage X3 experience (advantageous)

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Animal Health Technician: Animal Health: Boland (Khayelitsha), Ref no. AGR 74/2025 R1

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