Fresh Jobs at Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

• An international Seed Producer is seeking the above to be responsible for ensuring product development and the introduction and sales of the total vegetable assortment in a specified region, taking into account the commercial strategy in order to achieve the highest possible market share for the varieties in this area.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a relevant tertiary qualification (A university degree in agriculture or equivalent)
• Minimum 3-5 years’ relevant work experience in sales in the horticulture industry
• Previous experience with fruit and vegetable crops would be ideal
• Know-how of sales techniques and product development is essential
• Must have good analytical and interpersonal skills
• Must have the ability to build and maintain long-term professional relationships
• Demonstrate strong negotiation and communication skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English (Read, Write, Speak)

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Performing offline and online sales and promotion of vegetable varieties according to commercial objectives.
• Building strong customer-focused networks by visiting growers, plant raisers, dealers, and supply chain partners.
• Following up on leads obtained through online lead generation.
• Providing detailed technical cultivation advice to growers, plant raisers, and distributors.
• Assisting in the collection of overdue accounts.
• Dealing promptly with potential complaints.
• Preparing sales planning and reporting progress to management.
• Uploading sales forecasts per variety, including modifications, with a view to production planning.
• Maintaining customer records using CRM systems.
• Issuing weekly reports on performed activities, sales opportunities in the area, and competitor activities.
• Organizing and following variety trials.
• Collecting feedback from clients regarding variety traits and preferences.
• Reporting on trials and indicating commercial opportunities.
• Participating in local crop meetings and contributing input related to the area and crops.
• Co-organizing local demo days and actively participating in field days, exhibitions, and seminars.
• Actively contributing to the company’s presence on online marketing channels.
• Collaborating in drafting online content, leaflets, catalogues, newsletters, and advertising by providing input.
• Gathering market information about the area, clients, and crops.
• Proactively contributing to and communicating about the development of digital services.
• Identifying digital needs of customers and translating these into internal development requests.
• Introducing new digital services and strategies to customers.
• Supporting customers in using digital services and making purchases.
• Aligning online and offline sales and marketing activities.
• Managing communication with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensuring that management and logistical departments are informed about sales progress and orders.
• Maintaining close contact with trial coordinators and crop specialists to stay informed about challenges and bottlenecks in crops under responsibility.

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• A well-established international Seed Producer is seeking the above to be responsible for managing the station in a way that ensures team members are performing well and feeling supported, and that processes are executed in the most efficient and safe manner, in accordance with company policies, in order to create an optimal environment for the execution of breeding, production, and/or commercial trials.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a relevant degree in Agriculture
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant work experience in crop management
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to supervise workers
• Demonstrated experience in project management and team leadership is essential
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English (Read, Write, Speak)
• Proficiency in organization, planning and solving problems
• Must have a strong focus on building and maintaining long-term professional relationships

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Being hierarchically responsible for all personnel working at the station(s) in the country or station.
• Performing team management tasks, including managing team member focus points, coaching team members, monitoring individual progress, and supporting and following up on team members during extraordinary circumstances such as long-term absences or reintegration.
• Being involved in or responsible for formulating the station strategy regarding innovation, investments, and expansions.
• Preparing, drafting, and presenting strategic plans for the station.
• Taking strategic decisions related to innovation, investments, and expansions concerning the station(s).
• Preparing cost and budget overviews for the station(s).
• Managing inventory and purchasing of machinery and goods.
• Following up monthly on costs.
• Analyzing relevant data and proposing measures to increase efficiency.
• Being responsible for procedures and protocols within the station.
• Gathering initiatives and drafting proposals for process optimization.
• Monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting standard work processes as necessary.
• Leading investment and change projects, encouraging employees to think tactically about future machines and changes, and contributing to implementation.
• Encouraging employees to translate operational bottlenecks into improvement proposals.
• Creating time and space for employees to develop improvement initiatives and integrate them into daily work.
• Being responsible for the cultivation and maintenance of crops and facilities.
• Implementing trial plans provided by Breeding, Product Development, or Production departments.
• Defining the sequence of activities, mapping, and dividing plots.
• Managing day-to-day station activities, including field preparation, sowing, transplanting, nutrition, pest and disease control, crop management, general field maintenance, and crop rotation.
• Maintaining equipment and greenhouses and preparing the long-term maintenance plan for the station.
• Implementing safety and hygiene procedures according to law and internal procedures.
• Maintaining communication with relevant stakeholders.
• Keeping close contact with Managing Directors, Breeding Managers, Breeders, Product Development Managers, Production Managers, and other colleagues, and regularly informing them of important developments in trials and the station.
• Maintaining relationships with municipalities, governmental authorities, suppliers, and other external stakeholders.
• Being responsible for a project as project leader or participating as a project team member.
• Leading or contributing to projects involving the planning and implementation of technological innovations, such as greenhouse automation, hydroponic systems, GSPP, or station (re)construction in line with Goal! principles.
• Being responsible as project leader for project results in close cooperation with the project owner.
• Defining the project team, drafting the project plan, planning and defining milestones, executing, administering, analyzing, and reporting on the project as project leader.
• Evaluating completed projects with regard to content and process.

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• A well-established company specializing in advanced drone technology and solutions, primarily focusing on the agricultural sector is seeking the above to be responsible for driving sales and customer engagement in the agricultural sector through demonstrations, training, technical support, relationship building, and marketing initiatives.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Remote Pilot License (RPL) or Remote Piloting Certificate (RPC) with some proven flight experience
• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in sales, sales support, or a customer-facing technical role
• Strong interest in agricultural drone solutions and willingness to grow into a senior sales position
• Basic understanding of drone hardware/software (further training will be provided)
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel up to 40–50% of the time
• Energetic, professional, and passionate about selling technology-driven solutions

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Driving sales efforts by identifying opportunities, following up on leads, and supporting the full sales cycle.
• Conducting drone demonstrations for customers and partners, clearly explaining product benefits and value.
• Providing basic customer training on drone operation and software as part of the post-sales process.
• Assisting with frontline technical support and coordinating any repairs or service needs with the technical team.
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships within the agricultural sector.
• Supporting marketing efforts by creating photos, videos, and product content for social media and promotional campaigns.
• Helping plan and execute demo days, field events, and customer visits to promote sales.
• Developing into a product and solutions expert, enabling confident advice to customers and closing sales.

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• A well-established company specializing in advanced drone technology and solutions, primarily focusing on the agricultural sector is seeking the above to be responsible for driving sales and customer engagement in the agricultural sector through demonstrations, training, technical support, relationship building, and marketing initiatives.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Remote Pilot License (RPL) or Remote Piloting Certificate (RPC) with some proven flight experience
• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in sales, sales support, or a customer-facing technical role
• Strong interest in agricultural drone solutions and willingness to grow into a senior sales position
• Basic understanding of drone hardware/software (further training will be provided)
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel up to 40–50% of the time
• Energetic, professional, and passionate about selling technology-driven solutions

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Driving sales efforts by identifying opportunities, following up on leads, and supporting the full sales cycle.
• Conducting drone demonstrations for customers and partners, clearly explaining product benefits and value.
• Providing basic customer training on drone operation and software as part of the post-sales process.
• Assisting with frontline technical support and coordinating any repairs or service needs with the technical team.
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships within the agricultural sector.
• Supporting marketing efforts by creating photos, videos, and product content for social media and promotional campaigns.
• Helping plan and execute demo days, field events, and customer visits to promote sales.
• Developing into a product and solutions expert, enabling confident advice to customers and closing sales.

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• A well-established London based firm, specializing in corporate finance, tax and accounting is seeking a dynamic Bookkeeper, based in the Western Cape, to provide accurate real-time bookkeeping data to clients and to ensure they are compliant with all relevant regulations in order to help them make better business decisions and achieve their goals.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a National Senior Certificate with Mathematics
• A recent SAIPA/SAIBA/SAICA qualification or studying towards one is preferred
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a finance role, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and bank reconciliation will be required
• Must have basic VAT knowledge
• Proficiency in using Xero and Excel will be an added advantage
• Must have above-average communication skills, specifically in English, with the ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders of all levels, including clients and Line Managers
• Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical skills and good time management ability are important for this role

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing the day-to-day book-keeping for 6 companies within the Group.
• Managing Accounts Payable ledgers.
• Assisting Accounts Receivable ledgers including managing ‘Chaser’ system for automated reminders in some companies.
• Providing support in the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Supporting the Finance Manager with ad-hoc duties.
• Running auto bills twice monthly and issuing invoices to clients.
• Ensuring staff complete weekly timesheets, run updates to practice management system and produce reports to management.
• Processing daily / weekly bank reconciliations.
• Preparing client account reconciliations.
• Performing ad-hoc reporting and data collection.
• Ensuring confidentiality of sensitive data.
• Acting in accordance with the business’ values and competency framework.

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• A global leader in the agrochemicals industry is seeking the above to be responsible for managing key farmer accounts through strategic sales, technical support, and relationship building while driving market growth, demand creation, and product positioning initiatives across the region.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Sales, or Marketing
• CropLife Certification is advantageous
• Minimum 5 years’ combined sales and technical experience in the agricultural industry
• Proven track record in client relationship management
• Strong knowledge of fungicides, herbicides, and pesticides is essential
• Must have extensive expertise in plant health and crop care
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong presentation skills aligned with the company’s Agricultural Product brand
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English (Read, Write, Speak)

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing sales to respective key customer accounts and expense budgets.
• Managing the farmer key account buying process in conjunction with the Commercial Manager and National Sales Manager.
• Ensuring products are included in tender and material requests.
• Identifying new and potential mega farmer key accounts.
• Segmenting mega farmers.
• Conducting regular on-farm visits to key farmers to determine needs and offer solutions with or without key partners or agents.
• Visiting farms with technical support specialists to provide technical information and consultation.
• Managing and improving relationships related to key farmer activities such as buyers or financial managers, technical managers, farm managers, consultants, and owners/MDs/CEOs.
• Ensuring accurate monthly and annual forecasting aligned with mega farmer buying patterns.
• Developing proposals for strategic product positioning in the region and ensuring implementation.
• Optimizing marketing material in crop protection and defining advertising programs in line with area strategy in partnership with the marketing department.
• Establishing sound relationships and conducting regular meetings with the area team, customer agents, and their management structures.
• Providing technical support to agents and mega farmers during farmer days and other sales events.
• Providing technical recommendations on products and spray programs.
• Creating strategic product positioning documents for the season.
• Communicating crop team decisions and implementing them with customers’ management and agents.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key farmers to establish trust and long-term business.
• Engaging directly with growers through regular visits to discuss spray programs, identify needs, and provide tailored solutions.
• Promoting products and creating demand through demonstrations, field trials, and success stories.
• Utilizing loyalty programs to secure volumes and counter generic prices.
• Conducting product training sessions with technical support specialists and ensuring the safe handling of crop protection products.
• Collaborating with partners to offer value-added services such as AI fruit sizing and precision farming technologies.
• Monitoring market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to identify opportunities and threats.
• Negotiating and signing rewards agreements with growers and managing tender business comparisons.
• Providing ongoing support to growers during the season to address challenges and ensure satisfaction.
• Organizing and participating in events such as the Prestige Club event, product launches, and farmer days.
• Collaborating with the area team, customers, agents, and their management structures through regular meetings and relationship building.