Agronomist - Eastern Cape

SUMMARY:
DBN000386– Agronomist - Eastern Cape

To deliver expert technical and agronomic support to regional distributors and agents, maximizing product value through specialized crop expertise and collaborative relationships.
 

Required Qualifications & Experience:

1. Educational Background: A Diploma, BA in Agriculture, or BSc degree in Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Entomology, or a closely related field.
2. Industry Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of experience within the agricultural crop protection sector.
3. Technical Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of the commercial and technical aspects of relevant product lines and agricultural technologies.
4. Relationship Management: Proven track record in customer-facing roles, with experience managing relationships across farmers, agents, and dealership leadership.
5. Operational Skills: Demonstrated experience in sales execution, logistics management, and organizational coordination.
6. Work Style: Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, cross-functional team environment while maintaining strong autonomy and independence.
7. Certification: CropLife accreditation is required.
8. MUST be able to speak, read and write Afrikaans - Not negotiable

POSITION INFO:
Technical Competencies & Experience:

1. Technical Product Support
2. Provide in-field technical guidance on products.
3. Agronomic Advisory
4. Offer agronomy support tailored to regional crops and farming conditions.
5. Relationship Building
6. Build and maintain long-term relationships with distributor agents and growers.
7. Influence product uptake through credibility, knowledge sharing, and solution-based engagement.
8. Develop and implement business plan.

1. High level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in crop protection, agronomy, and ag business profession.
2. Bilingual (English & Afrikaans)
3. Delivers industry-leading results.
4. Ability to solve problems.
5. Able to work independently and take initiative.
6. Creative and open-minded to new ideas.
7. Trustworthy and dependable