Fresh Jobs at Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

• A global seed manufacturing company is seeking a dynamic Financial Manager to be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, including reporting, budgeting, audits, compliance, and credit control, while ensuring adherence to IFRS, SOX, and company policies, and providing financial guidance to management and stakeholders.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must be a Qualified CA or CIMA ideally or similar
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Financial Manager or Financial Controller in a manufacturing environment
• Must have previous experience in preparing management accounts, compiling financial reports, dealing with tax and statutory returns
• Experience in managing a Financial Department is essential
• Must have experience working according to IFRS
• Internal audit experience, preferably familiar with Sox requirements
• Strong working knowledge and experience in costing (preferably gained in a manufacturing environment)
• Must have a valid driver's license

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing the local Financial Department personnel.
• Being responsible for financial reporting – local and international.
• Preparing and managing the year-end audit packs according to IFRS requirements and liaising with auditors.
• Completing tax and statutory returns.
• Performing the company secretarial function.
• Conducting internal audits and ensuring compliance with SOX.
• Managing the credit control function.
• Managing the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Investigating and commenting on variances against budget or forecast and liaising with management in this regard.
• Managing capital expenditure and maintaining the asset registers.
• Consulting with customers and distributors as required.
• Compiling and managing adherence to financial policies and procedures.

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• An established manufacturer of specialised agrochemicals is seeking an experienced Technical Marketing Specialist to drive business and technical support initiatives aimed at meeting regional targets. The role focuses on BioSolutions, biologicals, nutrition, digital tools, and core crop protection products. The candidate will also align regional strategy with the company’s local and global marketing direction in collaboration with the Regional Business Manager.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Degree or Diploma in Agriculture
• Must have BASOS and AVCASA accreditation; if not accredited, the candidate will be required to successfully obtain it within the first year of service
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in the crop protection industry in marketing and business development positions
• Must have good business/market intelligence and excellent technical skill regarding marketing tools and strategies
• Broad knowledge of the agrochemical and agricultural input industry, with strong industry credibility and value chain expertise, is essential
• Must have broad knowledge of crop cultivating and production methods
• Good technical understanding of bio-stimulant and innovative nutrition and key competitors in the market
• General knowledge of the market and regulatory processes is advantageous
• Financial acumen with ability to understand basic financial principles

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Offering technical service to the Distributor and Distributor representatives, while creating marketing opportunities with each in the area to drive marketing and sales, in conjunction with the Regional Business Manager, to achieve allocated financial targets.
• Taking responsibility for business development and driving business support initiatives to reach the regional budget across all portfolios.
• Contributing to training programs and delivering product presentations to the company’s sales team, distributors, and agents.
• Contributing to the definition of demonstration trials plans and driving the implementation of trials in the region.
• Executing demonstrations, collecting data, and presenting results from demonstration trials.
• Contributing to the development of a key account approach by maintaining a customer database and supporting key promotional activities.
• Conducting commercial trial work on all new remedies and crop monitoring systems.
• Developing, maintaining, and advancing digital crop monitoring systems and programs in alignment with the company’s strategic plan.
• Contributing to agent service and technical support.
• Utilizing relevant commercial and/or demonstration trial locations as marketing/demo day venues.
• Coordinating all the above in full alignment with the Regional Business Manager.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of markets and agricultural products.
• Contributing to the portfolio positioning strategy and continuously improving the value proposition.
• Contributing to product training presentations and promotional materials.
• Contributing to product launch planning and driving execution in the assigned region.
• Contributing to the future portfolio strategy by identifying and suggesting new market opportunities.
• Contributing to the product pricing strategy, including competitive analysis and differentiation in the region.
• Recommending continuous improvements for current product labels.
• Identifying new uses for current products.
• Creating content for marketing activities such as social media posts, brochures, trial result booklets, and digital platforms.
• Liaising with Commercial, Development, and Marketing teams on new product launches, technical training, focus products, marketing activities, demonstrations, and field events.
• Engaging with Distributors and Distributor Representatives.
• Supporting and advising Farmers.
• Collaborating with Researchers and Industry Specialists.
• Coordinating with Suppliers.

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• A South African-based importer, stockist, and distributor of speciality chemicals, focusing on tailored solutions for industrial applications such as water treatment, agrochemicals, and industrial cleaning is seeking a dedicated Technical Sales Representative to be responsible for managing client relationships, securing new business, providing technical support, and overseeing budgets, stock, and international supplier relations.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Degree or Diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or similar
• Minimum 3 years’ external sales experience in the chemical sector
• A proven track record in B2B chemical sales
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Data-driven, with strong analytical skills for budgeting and market insights
• Strong self-motivation and organizational abilities
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle
• Comfortable with extensive travel (local and international) and client-facing technical discussions
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing and growing an existing client base in water treatment, agrochemicals, and industrial cleaning.
• Securing new business through cold calling, networking, and product expansion.
• Conducting regular customer visits, hosting clients, and managing entertainment budgets.
• Providing technical product support and conducting product costing.
• Attending overseas supplier visits and managing international relationships.
• Preparing annual budgets and conducting market analysis (by product, competitor, and customer).
• Managing stock levels based on sales trends and future projections.
• Travelling internationally as required.