Development Trial Manager (Midrand, ZA)

BASF
BASF

Midrand, South Africa

Posted on Jul 20, 2026

CONTRACT TYPE

Fixed-Term Contract (2 Years)

WELCOME TO BASF

We are BASF in agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. We do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture by connecting innovation, customers and society. #ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

The Development Trial Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing agricultural development trials to support product development and registration activities. The role ensures the generation of high-quality trial data, collaboration with external research partners, and effective project management to support timely product registrations and technical decision-making.

Duties will include the following:

  • Plan, manage, and coordinate product development trial programs in line with technical and regulatory requirements
  • Develop trial protocols and ensure trials are conducted according to Good Agricultural Practice and internal guidelines
  • Identify, contract, and manage external researchers and trial sites across relevant agro-climatic regions
  • Monitor trial execution to ensure data quality, protocol compliance, and timely delivery of results
  • Review and validate trial data and research reports to ensure accuracy and integrity
  • Manage trial budgets, contractor invoices, and project-related documentation
  • Analyze trial results and prepare technical reports, presentations, and project summaries
  • Maintain trial management databases and ensure accurate data capture and record keeping
  • Support product registration activities through the compilation of technical documentation and project summaries
  • Provide technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and support to internal stakeholders

WHAT YOU OFFER

  • Degree in Agriculture or a related field; extensive relevant agricultural research experience may be considered
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in agricultural product development, including planning, implementing, and managing field trials and agricultural research projects
  • Minimum 5 years of experience working with crops grown in the Central and Northern regions of South Africa
  • Proven experience working with external researchers, trial contractors, and growers
  • Experience interacting with farmers and understanding commercial agricultural practices
  • Knowledge of Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) and experimental design principles
  • Experience with ARM, SPEAD, or similar agricultural trial management systems is advantageous
  • Strong analytical, project management, reporting, and presentation skills

ABOUT US

As a reliable partner of the agricultural sector, BASF Agricultural Solutions offers innovative solutions in the area of crop protection and pest control to improve agricultural production, increase the profitability of agricultural companies and thereby improve the living standards of a growing population. Our strength lies in supporting farmers in the face of the challenges presented by an increasingly complex agricultural sector and in working with them to secure basic human necessities, such as food, nutrition and energy.

Learn more about BASF Agricultural Solutions at https://www.agro.basf.co.za/en/

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