Fresh Jobs at Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

• A well-established US-based company developing microbial bio-fertilizers and bio-stimulants that enhance soil and crop health, yield, and quality, and supported by expert agronomic guidance, is seeking an Area Manager responsible for managing regional sales and technical support, guiding distributors and farmers, overseeing field trials, and providing agronomic insights to optimize crop production.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• A tertiary qualification in Agriculture would be preferred
• CropLife (AVCASA) and/or BASOS certifications are required
• Minimum 2-7 years’ hands-on experience working with farmers, managing/conducting trials and providing sales support
• A strong network of farmers, dealers and distributors is advantageous
• Ability to work independently and follow through on goals without close supervision
• Must have experience in providing technical training
• Updated with new agricultural techniques, trends and practices
• Good communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing sales and providing technical support to agrochemical distributors/agents who sell products to farmers.
• Managing sales budgets for the region.
• Encouraging agents to distribute products and farmers to buy them.
• Making recommendations to farmers to help achieve efficient crop production.
• Giving presentations on farmers’ days.
• Overseeing field trials.
• Gathering, compiling, analyzing, and interpreting results and providing progress reports on trials.

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• A well-established manufacturer of agrochemicals is seeking a graduate for a 12-month graduate contract to develop and train in the areas of technical support, conduct research and training, and assist with product development, quality control, and sales activities.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have Grade 12 with a post matric tertiary qualification of a B. Agric./B. Sc. Agric./B. Tech. degree
• AVCASA/BASOS accreditation is advantageous
• Must have relevant knowledge or experience in the agrochemical industry with basic knowledge of agricultural systems, AgChem, Plant Nutrition and Physiological/technical aspects of the main crops that will be encountered in the region
• Must be fully computer literate MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
• Must have a valid driver's license with reliable transport and be willing to travel when required

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Conducting product training on herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, adjuvants, nutrition, and biologicals.
• Executing research farm duties, including, but not limited to, applying products, measuring, and reporting.
• Participating in product development through field trials and adhering to regulatory requirements.
• Understanding product formulation in the Research and Development Laboratory.
• Performing quality control duties within the Quality Control Laboratory.
• Gaining understanding of the production of products.
• Engaging with the company’s Emerging Farmer Initiative.
• Gaining exposure to various depots and performing associated duties.
• Conducting research and writing reports.
• Assisting with technical support and sales duties, as delegated by the responsible Technical Advisor and Regional Sales Manager.
• Undergoing formal training.