Current Opportunities at Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

• A market leader of Nutraceuticals in the South African Animal Feed industry is seeking a self-driven, highly motivated individual to fill the newly created position of Technical Specialist – Monogastric within the Gauteng region.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a B. Sc. qualification in Monogastric nutrition and/or Veterinary Sciences
• Minimum 7 years’ experience within the South African feed industry
• Must have a professional registration with SACNASP and/or SAVC
• Strong knowledge of Monogastric nutrition, veterinary sciences, and product application is essential
• Experience with business principles is advantageous
• Must have own reliable transport and be willing to travel
• Proficiency in English and Afrikaans is essential

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Serving as the technical lead for Monogastric nutrition for both staff and customers.
• Providing expertise and guidance on Monogastric products.
• Initiating and driving the sales of Monogastric products within the South African feed industry.
• Leading the development and use of prediction model software programs to generate interest, discussions, and solutions for customers.
• Collaborating with the Technical Manager to review and oversee the Monogastric product portfolio, including Monogastric library, Monogastric presentations, and new products or services.
• Initiating and supporting local applied research on products and services.
• Participating in marketing activities, including creating marketing materials, managing social media (Facebook), and advertising.
• Engaging in key account management, competitor analysis, and market survey maintenance.
• Overseeing annual and monthly budgeting and monitoring performance against sales targets.
• Conducting a minimum of 6 customer visits per week, focusing on poultry integrators, national feed mills, regional feed mills, pre-mixers, and key producers.
• Attending and coordinating supplier meetings, information days, study groups, and guest events

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• A well-established independent wine specialist organisation is looking for a Senior IT Business Analyst to drive their digital transformation by researching, planning, implementing, and enhancing AI-driven solutions, optimizing processes, and aligning systems with business objectives through cross-department collaboration and strategic technology recommendations.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a relevant degree in IT, Business, Mathematics, BSc, or a related field; advanced degree is preferred
• Must have higher Grade mathematics in matric, with an average no lower than 70%
• Minimum 10-12 years’ experience in system development and business analysis, with a preference for exposure to FMCG, distribution or related environments
• Software development experience is advantageous
• Working knowledge of relational databases and the ability to create, manage or gain insights into relational datasets
• Working experience of SQL is advantageous
• Must have strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret extensive datasets and develop multi-faceted solutions
• A proven track record of introducing and delivering effective solutions with exposure to roles as Project Leader/Project Manager
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Exposure to and working experience in guiding and leading project teams and/or functional teams
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate findings clearly to all levels of the organization
• A collaborative team player with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently
• Competency in usage of project management methodologies and related tools (e.g. Agile, Scrum, Kanban) are essential
• Experience and knowledge of technologies such as HTML5, Blazor C#, .Net and SQL is advantageous
• Experience and knowledge of Syspro and Tableau are advantageous
• Must possess strong analytical skills with the ability to solve problems, identify innovative solutions, and create accurate, well-structured system designs
• Must be an adaptable communicator capable of effectively presenting insights to diverse audiences while working collaboratively or independently to drive processes forward
• Demonstrate a commitment to confidentiality, excel at building rapport with executives, developers, and internal teams, and consistently strive to add value to the system audience and end users

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Researching, planning, and documenting deliverables to support business and department objectives.
• Collaborating with multiple departments to ensure alignment with project requirements and objectives.
• Managing the project lifecycle, ensuring deliverables are being met within scope and on time.
• Coordinating testing processes to ensure the solution is meeting business needs and delivering accurate results.
• Developing and implementing change management strategies to ensure the smooth adoption of new solutions.
• Leading user training and ensuring the effective handover of systems to end-user departments.
• Identifying and proposing AI-driven solutions to improve efficiencies, automating routine tasks, and enhancing decision-making processes.
• Continuously researching emerging technologies and assessing their applicability to the company’s digital transformation strategy.
• Analyzing current systems and processes to identify opportunities for improvement and enhancements.
• Making recommendations for upgrades or system modifications, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Overseeing the implementation of system improvements, coordinating with stakeholders and IT teams.
• Playing a key role in identifying and recommending innovative technologies, including AI, that are aligning with business strategy.
• Researching emerging AI technologies and best practices to provide cutting-edge solutions.
• Analyzing existing business processes and end-user experiences to identify areas for efficiency improvements.
• Mapping and analyzing database structures and data sets, providing recommendations on how to leverage business data effectively.
• Working closely with IT and software development teams to ensure alignment between technical capabilities and business expectations.
• Developing and maintaining value analysis tools to support data-driven decision-making.

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• A well-established international company with manufacturing and marketing operations across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the Americas, and Europe is seeking an experienced Regional Sales Manager to lead sales efforts in South Africa (primarily Gauteng, 80%), optimize crop protection marketing strategies, and strengthen key customer relationships. Responsibilities include strategic product positioning, budget management, customer engagement, technical training, and overseeing demo trials within the assigned region.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sales, Marketing, or a related field
• CropLife Certification is highly beneficial
• Minimum 2-5 years’ combined sales and technical experience in the agricultural industry
• Strong knowledge of fungicides, herbicides, and pesticides is essential
• Must have extensive expertise in plant health and crop care
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English (Read, Write, Speak)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Driving regional sales growth and achieving set targets.
• Optimizing crop protection marketing materials in line with the area strategy.
• Strengthening relationships with key customers, including distributors, agents, and farmers.
• Identifying and onboarding new producers to expand the company’s portfolio.
• Ensuring accurate monthly and annual budgeting for timely product availability.
• Developing and implementing strategic product positioning proposals.
• Conducting regular meetings with the regional team and customers.
• Organizing and providing support for farmer events, sales promotions, and technical training.
• Implementing action plans for customers to achieve annual sales targets.
• Maintaining timely and accurate administrative reports and CRM updates.
• Initiating, managing, and monitoring demo trials in the region.
• Actively collaborating with peers and managers.

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• An established vegetable seed production company is seeking a dedicated Junior Seed Production Agronomist to assist with crop monitoring, technical support, logistics, quality control, and grower communication while ensuring compliance and reporting risks.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture (specializing in a plant-related field)
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant field experience, internship or practical experience is beneficial
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans (written and spoken)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transport

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Assisting in providing technical support on crop cultivation.
• Conducting field monitoring and supporting technical advisory tasks.
• Reporting observations and providing feedback to Senior Agronomists if work execution does not meet standards.
• Assisting with the contracting of crops and communicating contract requirements effectively.
• Assisting with logistical planning, execution, and tracking progress.
• Aiding in monitoring quality control and identifying risks related to crop production.
• Observing and reporting potential risks in the production process.
• Maintaining accurate records and assisting in generating reports on crop-related activities.
• Providing regular feedback to growers on crop progress.
• Updating growers on cleaning progress as required.
• Following established processes and protocols while learning and contributing to improvements.