FIELD AGRONOMIST X 2

SUMMARY:
Free State & Mpumalanga: This is a non-sales, field-based technical role, focused on assisting our commercial teams and clients by optimising crop performance across a diverse range of high-value and row crops.
 
The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening customer relationships, improving on-farm results, and supporting the continued growth of the company’s footprint in South Africa.

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Soil Science, Agriculture, or a related field
• Minimum of 4–5 years practical, field-based agronomy experience
• Proven experience working with row crops (maize, wheat, soybeans)
• Strong understanding of soil science and plant nutrition
• Experience interpreting soil and plant tissue analyses and making practical recommendations
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively

• Strong technical agronomic knowledge
• Ability to translate complex data into practical, on-farm recommendations
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Strong organisational and planning ability

• Provide technical agronomic support to sales representatives through regular on-farm visits (3–4 days per week)
• Deliver expert advice on crop nutrition and fertilisation strategies
• Interpret soil and plant tissue analysis results and develop tailored fertilisation programmes
• Diagnose crop issues, including nutrient deficiencies and environmental stress factors

• Support the sales team with product knowledge and crop-specific training
• Assist in upskilling Technical Sales Representatives on agronomic best practices
• Ensure technical alignment between product positioning and on-farm application

• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of field trials and demonstrations
• Evaluate trial results and provide recommendations based on findings
• Support the positioning of products through practical, evidence-based results

• Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, distributors, and internal teams
• Provide ongoing technical support to customers to improve crop performance
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on soil health and crop nutrition

• Work across a diverse crop portfolio, including row crops (maize, wheat, soybeans) and high-value crops (fruits and vegetables)
• Stay informed on regional farming practices, seasonal trends, and agronomic developments
• Provide insights to support commercial strategy and product positioning

• Document field visits, trial results, and agronomic recommendations
• Provide feedback to internal teams on product performance and market needs
• Support data-driven decision-making through accurate reporting