Agronomist (EC) at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Role Overview

• The Agronomist provides specialist agronomic and crop nutrition expertise to farming enterprises, supporting customers in maximising crop yield, quality, and profitability through tailored fertilisation and crop management solutions. The role works closely with customers, Omnia representatives, agents, and Regional Management to deliver value-added agricultural solutions aligned with Omnia Agriculture's Nutriology® approach and business objectives.

Responsibilities

Agronomic Advisory Services

• Provide professional fertilisation and agronomic recommendations to farming enterprises.
• Develop customised crop nutrition programmes based on soil, crop, and environmental conditions.
• Support customers in improving crop productivity, yield, and quality through effective agronomic practices.
• Interpret soil and crop data to provide accurate and practical recommendations.

Technical Support

• Provide strategic agronomic support to Omnia representatives and agents.
• Assist customers with technical product information and application recommendations.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of crop nutrition and fertilisation programmes.
• Resolve agronomic challenges through science-based and commercially viable solutions.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with Regional Management to support business objectives and customer requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, agricultural businesses, cooperatives, and industry stakeholders.
• Collaborate with commercial and technical teams to deliver integrated customer solutions.
• Act as a trusted agronomic advisor to customers and partners.

Marketing & Business Development

• Function as an integral part of the Omnia Marketing model.
• Support customer engagement initiatives, field days, demonstrations, and agricultural events.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen customer relationships and expand market share.
• Provide market feedback and agronomic insights to support business growth and product development.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12
• BSc in Agronomy and Soil Science

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Agronomy
• Previous experience in agricultural advisory services, crop production, crop nutrition, or related agricultural fields will be advantageous

Capabilities

Knowledge Management

• Stay abreast of developments in agronomy, soil science, crop nutrition, and agricultural technologies.
• Share technical knowledge with customers, colleagues, and industry stakeholders.
• Promote best practices in sustainable agriculture and crop nutrition management.

Competencies & Skills

• Strong knowledge of agronomy, soil science, and crop nutrition
• Sound understanding of fertiliser and agricultural chemical products
• Ability to develop effective fertilisation recommendations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Customer-focused with a strong understanding of value-added service delivery
• Relationship-building and stakeholder management capability
• Commercial awareness and market orientation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment

Personal Attributes

• Passion for agriculture and customer success
• Results-oriented and proactive
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills
• Professional and credible technical advisor
• High levels of integrity and accountability
• Adaptable and resilient
• Continuous learning mindset