{"id":3133,"date":"2025-12-10T04:02:21","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T04:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/job\/senior-agronomist\/"},"modified":"2026-01-10T00:50:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T00:50:11","slug":"senior-agronomist","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/?post_type=job_listing&p=3133","title":{"rendered":"SENIOR AGRONOMIST"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ShareWhatsAppTweet0 SharesVACANCY\u00a0<br \/>\nSONNE HARVEST<\/p>\n<p>VACANCY | Senior Agronomist and Agricultural Economist<br \/>\nSonne Harvest (Pty) Ltd is a Botswana-based agribusiness in Marokolwane near Rasesa developing a modern, technology-driven farming enterprise focused on high-value horticultural crops under greenhouse and open-field production with planned expansion into animal husbandry. Sonne Harvest aims to also support the broader farming community through provision of advisory services and training.<br \/>\nWe seek a seasoned Agronomist and Agricultural Economist with proven experience in Botswana and the rest of Southern Africa to lead our crop, livestock, and advisory operations, and to contribute actively to strategic development and growth of Sonne Harvest across Botswana and the broader region.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/>\nKey Duties<\/p>\n<p>Oversee farm operations \u2013 planning, production, harvesting, marketing &amp; administration.<\/p>\n<p>Manage greenhouse &amp; open-field systems, fertigation &amp; irrigation infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>Integrate crop-livestock systems (small stock &amp; cattle).<\/p>\n<p>Develop enterprise budgets, feasibility studies and economic models.<\/p>\n<p>Lead farmer training and advisory programmes.<\/p>\n<p>Promote climate-smart and precision-farming technologies.<\/p>\n<p>Support strategy formulation, growth initiatives and regional partnering.<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications &amp; Experience<\/p>\n<p>BSc in Agriculture, Agronomy or Agricultural Economics (masters degree advantageous).<\/p>\n<p>+15 years\u2019 experience in farm management and\/or agri-consulting.<\/p>\n<p>Strong technical &amp; economic skills in crop, livestock systems and agrochemicals.<\/p>\n<p>Proficiency in MS Office and digital farm-management tools.<\/p>\n<p>Excellent leadership &amp; communication abilities.<\/p>\n<p>Remuneration<br \/>\nA competitive package, commensurate with experience, including performance-based incentives.<br \/>\nShareWhatsAppTweet0 Shares<\/p>\n<p>Job Application  Details<\/p>\n<p>APPLICATION DETAILS<br \/>\nHow To Apply<br \/>\nEmail CV and cover letter to admin@kemello.co.bw. Subject Line : Sonne Harvest &#8211; Senior Agronomist &amp; Agricultural Economist Closing Date: 19 December 2025 Data Protection &amp; Disclaimer All personal information shared as part of this recruitment process will be handled in line with Botswana data-protection and privacy laws. Sonne Harvest (Pty) Ltd and its affiliates or appointed representatives who support the recruitment process (including those providing administrative or data-management support) will process applicant data solely for legitimate recruitment purposes. Appropriate safeguards ensure confidentiality and secure handling of all data. Sonne Harvest and its affiliates shall not be liable for any unauthorised disclosure or onward sharing of applicant information by third parties beyond their control. Sonne Harvest is not obliged to respond to all applicants. 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