Senior Plant Breeder (Remote) — SA Crop Genetics Lead

About this role

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Plant Breeder for a Pretoria-based role focused on field crops genetic improvement. You will lead breeding programs, integrate MAS and GS tools, and guide a team across germplasm, trials, and data analysis to deliver high-yielding, climate-resilient varieties for South Africa. The position offers remote-first work within South Africa, travel to research sites as needed, collaboration with agronomists and scientists, and opportunities for professional development…