Agronomist - Crop Protection at Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

• A provider of specialised crop solutions to the agricultural industry is seeking the above to be responsible for providing expert product and agronomy support to distributors and agents within the designated region, enhancing the value of its crop protection solutions through technical advice, crop-specific expertise, and relationship-based collaboration.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Diploma, B. Agric. or B. Sc. Degree in Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Entomology or a closely aligned field with CropLife accreditation 
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in the agricultural crop protection industry
• Substantial knowledge of business and technical aspects of the product areas and technology is required
• Experience in working with farmers, agents and dealership management is advantageous
• Must be able to work within a cross functional group setting with significant collaboration but also be independent

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing in-field technical guidance on the company’s crop protection products.
• Conducting product demonstrations and following up with agents and end-users.
• Monitoring product performance, handling queries, and providing practical usage feedback.
• Offering agronomy support tailored to regional crops and farming conditions.
• Advising agents and farmers on integrated crop solutions and practices.
• Staying abreast of pests, disease, and environmental trends impacting crops.
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with distributor agents and growers.
• Acting as the trusted technical face of the company, positioning the brand as a knowledgeable partner.
• Fostering collaboration through field days, joint visits, and technical training.
• Influencing product uptake through credibility, knowledge sharing, and solution-based engagement.
• Identifying regional product opportunities, gaps, or needs and providing market intelligence to internal teams.
• Innovating new ways to position products against competition using insights and creative demonstration.