CPD Field Trialist Internship Programme – Apply Now!

🧾 Internship Details

📌 Job Title: CPD Field Trialist Intern
🏢 Company: Syngenta Crop Protection
📍 Location: Durbanville, Western Cape, South Africa
💼 Job Type: Internship
🏭 Department: Operations & Trialing
📅 Closing Date: 05 January 2026

🏢 Company Overview

Syngenta Crop Protection is a global leader in crop protection, helping farmers produce safe, nutritious, and affordable food while minimizing environmental impact. From seed planting to harvest, Syngenta protects crops from pests, diseases, and environmental stresses. The company is headquartered in Switzerland and operates globally to support sustainable agriculture.

🎯 Role Purpose

The CPD Field Trialist Intern will assist with field activities, contributing to the development and evaluation of innovative crop protection solutions. You will support field trial execution, data collection, and analysis, helping enhance Syngenta’s product pipeline. This role is ideal for someone passionate about agricultural science and eager for hands-on field experience.

🎓 Programme Objectives

During the internship, you will:

• Gain practical, hands-on experience contributing to real business projects

• Develop professional competencies by working with experienced colleagues

• Understand field trial design, execution, and data analysis

• Apply academic knowledge to solve practical challenges in Crop Protection

• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning

• Prepare for future career opportunities within Syngenta

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, executing, and monitoring crop protection field trials

• Collect, process, and analyse field trial data for Crop Protection Development

• Support documentation of methodologies, results, and observations

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and accuracy

• Contribute to reporting on trial outcomes and recommendations

• Maintain compliance with safety and operational protocols during field activities

🎓 Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture (B.Sc. Agriculture or B. Agric)

• Strong academic performance and motivation

• Valid driver’s license

• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Strong language skills (Afrikaans and English)

• Agriculture knowledge/exposure is an advantage for technical understanding

🧠 Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and analytical mindset

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Practical understanding of fieldwork and agricultural processes

• Strong problem-solving and data interpretation skills

• Interest in sustainable agriculture and crop science

📄 Best CV Tips for This Internship

• Highlight coursework or projects in agriculture, crop science, or field research

• Emphasize practical fieldwork experience or lab work

• Showcase proficiency in MS Office and data analysis

• Include any experience with agricultural trials, experiments, or reporting

• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, initiative, and teamwork

• Keep your CV concise, results-oriented, and easy to read

⚖️ Employment Equity

Syngenta promotes diversity, inclusion, and equitable opportunities. Candidates from designated groups, including people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. Appointments are made in line with the company’s Employment Equity Plan.