We are a South African specialist recruitment service provider with technically qualified and experienced consultants.
Our services include complete and specialised recruitment solutions and effective human resource services as well as in-depth and accurate market research offerings. Our management team brings years of experience, a well-developed network, recruiting skills along with a dynamic approach to a vast and complex industry.
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- A global leader in the agrochemicals industry is seeking the above to drive business growth and customer engagement by optimizing crop protection strategies, supporting new producers, and strengthening key relationships with distributors, agents, and farmers.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sales, or Marketing
- CropLife Certification is advantageous
- Minimum 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 – very specifically Cereals
- 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:
- Optimizing crop protection marketing materials aligned with area strategy.
- Enhancing key customer relationships with distributors, agents, and farmers.
- Identifying and supporting new producers in the area to grow business and become part of the portfolio.
- Ensuring accurate monthly and annual budgeting for timely product availability.
- Developing and implementing proposals for strategic product positioning.
- Establishing strong relationships and holding regular meetings with the regional team and customers.
- Arranging and providing support during farmers’ days and sales events, including on-farm technical assistance.
- Conducting and promoting stewardship training and safe handling for farm managers and workers.
- Conducting technical training for customers.
- Creating and implementing an action plan and approach for each customer to reach annual targets.
- Completing administrative tasks and reports in a timely manner with regular and accurate feedback.
- Providing regular and informative updates on the customer relationship management system (Salesforce).
- Initiating, managing, and monitoring demo trials in the specified region.
- Actively supporting peers and managers as a team player.
- Gaining and growing internal portfolio product knowledge as well as competitor product knowledge.
- Enrolling in and completing the compulsory Crop Life CPD online courses/modules annually.
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- An established manufacturer and distributor of agrochemical products is seeking the above to be responsible for strengthening, protecting, and growing the brand across local and international markets. This role drives brand visibility and effective marketing execution, while working closely with the Commercial and Science teams to support business growth.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a Degree in Marketing, Brand Management, Agriculture, or related field
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience in brand management or marketing and communications
- Previous experience in agriculture is necessary
- Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills
- Proficiency in digital marketing tools, analytics, & CRM systems (Monday.com will be an advantage)
- Creative thinker with strong analytical ability and commercial awareness
- Excellent communication in English, written and spoken. Ability in Afrikaans would be an advantage
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Executing brand strategy in line with company objectives.
- Ensuring consistent brand identity across all communication platforms and global markets.
- Conducting market research and competitor analysis to guide positioning, messaging, and growth strategies.
- Planning, executing, and evaluating marketing campaigns, product launches, and promotional activities.
- Managing digital channels, including website content, social media, and online campaigns, to strengthen brand visibility and engagement.
- Overseeing the design of marketing materials such as brochures, packaging, presentations, and PR content.
- Coordinating and managing participation in trade shows, conferences, and industry events.
- Providing the commercial team with marketing tools, content, and training support.
- Supporting distributor and partner networks with localized brand and marketing materials.
- Managing and procuring promotional items.
- Planning and coordinating events.
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- A well-established international Animal Feed Additive company is seeking the above to be responsible for designing, evaluating, and optimizing nutritionally balanced diets for animals to improve health, performance, welfare, and production efficiency. The role combines scientific knowledge, practical application, and collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders such as farmers, veterinarians, and feed manufacturers.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, or an equivalent qualification from an accredited institution
- Must be registered with SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) in a relevant category or be eligible for registration in a relevant category and willing to obtain such registration within an agreed period after appointment, not exceeding six months
- Minimum 7+ years’ experience in animal nutrition, feed formulation, or related roles
- Experience with specific species is an advantage (Dairy, Beef)
- Strong knowledge of animal nutritional requirements and feed ingredients is essential
- Must have experience with feed formulation software (NDS // AMTS // Allix // Excel)
- Ability to analyze performance, laboratory results, supply practical solutions
- A self-starter with excellent time management skills
- Fluent in Afrikaans and English both written and verbal
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel when required
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Developing and optimizing feed formulations for all species, including dairy, beef, sheep and goats, poultry, swine, and game.
- Ensuring diets are meeting nutritional requirements while optimizing cost-effectiveness.
- Adjusting formulations based on on-farm raw material availability, quality, and price fluctuations.
- Conducting nutritional trials where necessary and analyzing performance data, including growth, feed conversion, and health outcomes.
- Evaluating new raw materials, additives, and supplements.
- Staying updated on scientific literature, regulations, and emerging nutritional technologies.
- Providing nutritional advice to customers, production teams, and sales staff.
- Troubleshooting feeding, health, or performance issues related to nutrition.
- Preparing technical reports, feeding guidelines, and product documentation.
- Ensuring compliance with local and international feed and food safety regulations.
- Supporting quality control processes for raw materials and finished feeds.
- Collaborating with regulatory and quality assurance teams when required.
- Working closely with veterinarians, production managers, and commercial teams.
- Supporting product launches and customer and internal staff training sessions.
- Presenting technical findings clearly to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
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- A global multi-national manufacturer is seeking the above to be responsible for operations and compliance in the area of taxation, ensuring internal controls in accordance with global and local guidelines, including process audits and control systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for all legal entity financial matters for Southern Africa (e.g., planning and forecasting processes) and will ensure proper local implementation of key corporate processes, directives, and functions.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must be a CA(SA) with specialization in the field of Taxation
- Minimum 5-8 years’ relevant tax experience
- Previous experience within a multinational company would be highly advantageous
- Experience in working with tax authorities is essential
- Attention to fine detail in applying tax knowledge/analyzing facts and tax law
- Must have good presentation and communication skills
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Ensuring compliance with all local tax laws in the areas of corporate taxes and VAT, including tax payments, tax return submissions, and adherence to global guidelines and KPIs such as Effective Tax Rate and BKA reporting.
- Identifying tax risks and implementing mitigation procedures, while performing all tax calculations for accounting and audit purposes.
- Liaising with tax authorities, tax advisors, and transfer pricing offices.
- Training business group representatives on VAT and import duty issues.
- Supporting tax audits and tax litigation, including related risk management, and managing transfer pricing activities.
- Planning taxes and preparing annual tax returns and provisional tax payments.
- Ensuring compliance with all local tax laws in corporate taxes, supporting the development and implementation of directives, guidelines, and SOPs in coordination with functional areas.
- Scrutinizing internal control systems and processes to identify weaknesses, suggesting and developing control measures, supervising implementation, and conducting walk-throughs.
- Performing ad hoc internal audits, forensic audits, and investigations through the “fraud line.”
- Assisting with corporate internal audits and statutory audits.
- Performing short-term planning, forecasting, and recording/documenting Legal Entity Financials.
- Preparing local Legal Entity income statements and consolidations for tax forecasts and transfer pricing purposes.
- Preparing local Legal Entity cash flow statements for liquidity planning and impairment testing and preparing financials for exposure planning.
- Ensuring compliant and timely delivery of financial data to global systems (e.g., data.one, CoFiPot, BayTC).
- Ensuring data integrity and correcting errors as required.
- Supporting external reporting to authorities.
- Complying with standard Financial Steering processes and timelines (divisional and non-divisional).
- Implementing and managing operational changes of defined planning processes and tools.
- Managing local governance of intercompany transactions and intercompany contracts.
- Ensuring compliance with ICS-relevant activities concerning legal entity processes.
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- A well-established, leading distributor of specialty and industrial chemicals is seeking the above to be responsible for coordinating cost-effective, compliant, and timely logistics, transport, warehousing, and shipping of chemical products (hazardous and non-hazardous) from origin to final destination, thereby enabling the sales team to focus on business growth while ensuring full regulatory compliance and excellent customer service.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transport Management, Business Administration or a related field
- 1-3 years’ experience in logistics, transport coordination, warehousing or shipping
- Experience with Dangerous Goods regulations, GMP+ or BRC will be a distinct advantage
- Computer literacy with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with any ERP system (SAP highly advantageous – full training will be provided)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise confidently with internal teams, suppliers, transporters and freight forwarders
- Must be a quick learner, highly organised, able to work independently, detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and committed to accuracy and continuous improvement
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Sourcing, negotiating, and managing rates with 3rd-party transporters and warehouses to ensure the most cost-effective and efficient collections, deliveries, and stock transfers across South Africa.
- Arranging and coordinating all collections, deliveries, and inter-warehouse stock movements, ensuring on-time performance and accurate administrative documentation (delivery notes, warehouse instructions, PODs, filing, reporting).
- Monitoring, measuring, and reporting on 3rd-party warehouse and transporter performance, addressing non-conformances, complaints, and invoice accuracy promptly.
- Conducting monthly remote and quarterly physical stock counts at 3rd-party warehouses, reconciling against SAP/planning sheets, and resolving discrepancies immediately.
- Arranging safe, compliant disposal of quarantined or damaged stock in line with company and regulatory procedures.
- Coordinating the arrangement and dispatch of customer samples and performing annual audits of 3rd-party warehouses and transporters to ensure ongoing suitability and compliance.
- Researching and onboarding new transporters and warehouses while continuously ensuring full compliance with South African hazardous and non-hazardous chemical transport and storage regulations.
- Developing a strong working knowledge of Incoterms®, freight forwarding, clearing processes, and international shipping documentation; liaising daily with suppliers, shipping lines, freight forwarders, and clearing agents to ensure smooth, on-time import/export shipments.
- Tracking shipments end-to-end (sea, air, road, rail), proactively resolving delays or issues, and keeping all stakeholders updated to avoid additional costs or customer impact.
- Providing logistics support to the sales team, maintaining accurate records in SAP, and contributing ideas for continuous improvement of logistics processes and cost savings.
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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.
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- 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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- An established international chemical distributor is actively seeking the above to maximise profitability, control working capital, grow the industry portfolio, and achieve budgetary objectives for the selected product portfolio.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a relevant B.Sc. degree or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a commercial/technical environment
- Experience in the sales of raw materials into the Lubricants and Oil industries is essential
- Formulation knowledge for these applications is advantageous
- Previous experience with export-related markets would be an advantage
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to compile and present presentations and reports
- Strong commercial drive, analytical mindset, and good interpersonal skills
- Must have a valid drivers’ license and be willing to travel on a national basis, into Africa as well as abroad if and when required
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Maximizing profitability, controlling working capital, growing the portfolio, and achieving budgetary objectives for the selected product portfolio.
- Introducing new product ranges, concepts, and applications to the market.
- Providing technical assistance to customers and colleagues.
- Constructing a business plan that includes strategies and sales forecasts for annual budgets.
- Assisting in coordinating sales of products and managing product availability on a national basis.
- Maintaining customer databases for all allocated customers in the CRM system on an ongoing basis.
- Managing stock, debtors, and working capital.
- Obtaining information related to specific market surveys.
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- A diversified South African agricultural company specializing in the manufacturing and supply of agricultural inputs including liquid and dry fertilizers, lime, gypsum, agrochemicals, animal feeds, diesel, and bioremediation products is seeking the above to be responsible for delivering agronomic support and driving sales through on-farm advisory, client relationship management, market monitoring, and continuous technical service to fruit growers.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a B. Sc. Agriculture or related degree or extensive practical experience in the fruit industry with a strong, proven focus on fruit production
- Demonstrated and verifiable sales track record; agricultural inputs/agronomic services is preferred
- In-depth, hands-on technical knowledge and experience in fruit production (varieties, pests, diseases, nutrition, irrigation, soil management in the Boland region is a distinct advantage)
- Valid driver’s license (Code 08/EB) and willingness to travel extensively within the Western Cape Stone Fruit/Pome Fruit/Table Grape region and occasionally overnight
- Strong existing network/relationships with fruit growers in the Boland area or ability to rapidly build one
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Delivering expert technical agronomic advice and crop programs to fruit growers in the designated territory.
- Actively promoting and selling the full range of agricultural products and solutions (fertilizers, crop protection, biologicals, adjuvants, etc.) to both existing and new clients.
- Conducting regular on-farm visits to scout crops, diagnose problems, take samples, assess plant health, soil conditions, irrigation efficiency, and overall crop performance.
- Building and maintaining long-term, trusted relationships with fruit farmers, packhouses, co-operatives, and key industry stakeholders.
- Identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities while growing wallet share with current clients.
- Monitoring and reporting on market trends, competitor activities, pricing, new product launches, and customer feedback.
- Achieving and exceeding monthly, quarterly, and annual sales budgets and KPIs.
- Providing product training, demonstrations, and trials on farms and at grower days/field days.
- Ensuring exceptional after-sales service, technical follow-up, and rapid resolution of customer complaints or product performance issues.
- Preparing and submitting accurate weekly reports (visits, sales, trials, market intelligence) and maintaining an up-to-date CRM system.
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- An established international chemical distributor is actively seeking an Internal Sales Administrator who will be responsible for building strong relationships and delivering excellent service both internally and externally. This position offers the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to develop and utilize their skills within a dynamic multinational company.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a National Senior Certificate; A post-matric tertiary qualification in Chemical or a Commercial field would be an advantage
- Minimum 5 years’ administrative/customer service or sales experience within a similar function
- Experience in the Pharma, Food and/or Personal Care industries is advantageous
- Ability to use JDE and Salesforce, with strong overall computer literacy
- Proficiency in Afrikaans and English (Read, Write, Speak)
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Being the first point of contact for customers in relation to order placement.
- Receiving customer orders mainly by e-mail/phone and placing these in the ERP system, including stock sales, consignment sales, ex-wharf sales, and export sales.
- Managing stock transfers as well as damages and aged stock.
- Handling queries relating to orders such as damages, price queries, and delivery delays.
- Developing and maintaining good relationships with customers and colleagues.
- Developing good communication skills via email and phone with internal and external customers/colleagues.
- Following best practice in relation to the company’s goals and values.
- Organizing workload in an efficient and structured way, keeping the ERP system and colleagues up to date where necessary.
- Working efficiently and supportively as part of the team.
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- A diversified South African agricultural company specializing in the manufacturing and supply of agricultural inputs including liquid and dry fertilizers, lime, gypsum, agrochemicals, animal feeds, diesel, and bioremediation products is seeking the above to be responsible for delivering agronomic support and driving sales through on-farm advisory, client relationship management, market monitoring, and continuous technical service to citrus growers.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a B. Sc. Agriculture or related degree or extensive practical experience in the citrus industry with a strong, proven focus on citrus production
- Demonstrated and verifiable sales track record; agricultural inputs/agronomic services is preferred
- In-depth, hands-on technical knowledge and experience in citrus production (varieties, pests, diseases, nutrition, irrigation, soil management in the Sundays River Valley/Addo/Kirkwood region is a distinct advantage)
- Valid driver’s licence (Code 08/EB) and willingness to travel extensively within the Eastern Cape Citrus belt and occasionally overnight
- Strong existing network/relationships with citrus growers in the Kirkwood, Addo, Sundays River Valley, Patensie, and Gamtoos region or proven ability to rapidly build one
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Delivering expert technical agronomic advice and crop programmes to citrus growers in the designated territory.
- Actively promoting and selling the full range of agricultural products and solutions (fertilizers, crop protection, biologicals, adjuvants, etc.) to both existing and new clients.
- Conducting regular on-farm visits to scout crops, diagnose problems, take samples, assess plant health, soil conditions, irrigation efficiency, and overall crop performance.
- Building and maintaining long-term, trusted relationships with citrus farmers, packhouses, co-operatives, and key industry stakeholders.
- Identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities while growing wallet share with current clients.
- Monitoring and reporting on market trends, competitor activities, pricing, new product launches, and customer feedback.
- Achieving and exceeding monthly, quarterly, and annual sales budgets and KPIs.
- Providing product training, demonstrations, and trials on farms and at grower days/field days.
- Ensuring exceptional after-sales service, technical follow-up, and rapid resolution of customer complaints or product performance issues.
- Preparing and submitting accurate weekly reports (visits, sales, trials, market intelligence) and maintaining an up-to-date CRM system.
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- A well-established, leading specialty chemicals distributor is seeking the above to be responsible for driving the profitable growth of its adhesive portfolio (hot-melt, water-based, and specialty adhesives) within the agricultural packaging industry in the Western Cape.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- A relevant formal qualification in Sales, Marketing, Chemical Engineering, or Packaging Technology is preferred but not essential
- Minimum 5 years’ proven field sales experience in adhesives, packaging materials, or consumables sold into the agricultural/fresh-produce packaging sector in the Western Cape
- Existing network and relationships within the Western Cape fruit packaging industry is highly advantageous
- Must have a technical understanding of hot-melt and water-based adhesive application systems (nozzle, wheel, extrusion, and spray)
- Strong negotiation, presentation, and closing skills
- Must have a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively in the Western Cape (Hex River Valley, Ceres, Grabouw, Paarl, Piketberg, etc.)
- Fluency in Afrikaans and English (Read, Write, Speak)
- Proficient in MS Office and CRM systems
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Achieving and exceeding annual sales and gross-profit targets for adhesives in the agricultural packaging sector.
- Actively prospecting, developing, and maintaining a robust pipeline of new and existing customers (packaging converters, corrugated board plants, tray erectors, label printers, and fresh produce packhouses with on-site gluing equipment).
- Conducting regular on-site technical sales calls, glue-line audits, and troubleshooting at customer plants.
- Demonstrating adhesive performance advantages (runability, bond strength, food-contact compliance, low-temperature resistance, and high-speed machining).
- Working closely with the company’s adhesives principals.
- Presenting and training customer teams on correct adhesive application, storage, and equipment settings.
- Preparing and submitting weekly call reports, monthly forecasts, and customer visit plans via CRM.
- Attending key industry events (PMA Fresh Connections, Fruit Logistica local events, Cape Pack shows, etc.).
- Managing pricing, rebates, credit limits, and debtor collection in line with company policy.
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- A global horticultural seed company is seeking the above to be responsible for assisting the Head of Breeding with developing and creating new hybrid Tomato`s for specific market segments.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a relevant Honours Degree specializing in Plant Breeding or similar field
- Minimum 2+ years’ experience in Breeding
- Must have a good level of organization and time management
- Proficiency in English (Written and Spoken)
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Willing to work across a broad range of diverse tasks and environments
- Willing to work in field and greenhouse conditions
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Supporting the breeder and farm teams in managing tasks such as seed picking and sowing, generating germination reports, transplanting, maintaining plants, pollinating, harvesting, extracting seeds, disinfecting seeds, drying seeds, packaging, and updating inventory in the breeding database.
- Assisting and supporting, under the guidance of the breeder, in planning, designing, implementing, and executing breeding programs; evaluating and assisting in the selection process and contributing towards the efficient and timely output of the breeding programs.
- Coordinating and communicating breeding program activities to the breeder, the farm team, pathology and molecular teams, and research management.
- Taking responsibility for and assisting in sampling for MAS and providing pathology support.
- Assisting the breeder in planning, organizing, and supervising crossing blocks.
- Assisting the breeder in managing accurate and detailed breeding program data using Phenome, including entering data, managing inventory, interpreting information, and reporting.
- Coordinating, following up, collecting data, interpreting results, and reporting on various on- and off-site trials.
- Taking responsibility for seed shipments and maintaining records.
- Implementing and adhering to phytosanitary requirements and performing seed health testing.
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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 well-established fresh produce wholesaler and marketing company is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager to be responsible for overseeing and expanding supplier and farmer relationships, managing product supply, orders, logistics, and identifying new sales opportunities.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Some qualifications would be preferred but not necessary
- Minimum 3 years’ working experience is beneficial
- A farming background or experience in agriculture is advantageous
- Network of fruit and vegetable producers or suppliers would be beneficial
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Confident, self-reliant, and decisive personality is essential
- Quick thinker with a proactive mindset
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Maintaining and growing existing farmer and supplier relationships.
- Seeking and developing new farmer and supplier relationships.
- Seeking and growing new product supply.
- Conducting regular farm and site visits.
- Ensuring product availability from farmers and suppliers.
- Negotiating supply volumes, pricing, and promotions.
- Securing and executing orders and deliveries with farmers and suppliers.
- Managing the order process with the sales team.
- Arranging and coordinating transportation and logistics solutions.
- Engaging with and procuring products from third-party suppliers.
- Identifying new sales opportunities (secondary responsibility).
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- A well-established agrochemical manufacturer is seeking a dedicated Key Account Manager to be responsible for managing sales strategies, client training, and trials while ensuring compliance and supporting resource and forecast management across multiple countries in Africa.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a National Senior Certificate; Post matric qualification in Agronomy and Soil Sciences would be preferable
- Minimum 3-5 years’ relevant experience in the agricultural chemical industry
- Must have work experience in servicing clients in other African countries
- Sound knowledge of the international market is essential
- Must be able to gauge the level of understanding of the client in respect of new technology
- Basic understanding of budgeting and cost control
- Must be prepared to travel into Africa and other international countries for periods at a time
- Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license, have own reliable transport and be medically fit to drive and travel internationally
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Compiling and managing the sales strategy per client for the selected region.
- Travelling to and servicing clients in the various countries that form part of the KAM portfolio.
- Managing the necessary registration and demonstration trials in various countries for the plant health product range.
- Assisting in drafting crop programs, promotional material, and presentations for the plant health product range to help clients successfully promote and sell the products.
- Maintaining solid technical knowledge of the plant health product range to assist distributors and farmers technically on farm and provide solutions to their problems.
- Understanding the requirements of the farmer and how and where the plant health product range fits into their farming practice.
- Attending farmers’ days and promoting the plant health product range.
- Ensuring the technical assistant undertakes the necessary demonstration trials on farms.
- Training clients in the plant health product range.
- Evaluating competitor products in various markets to strategically position the plant health product range.
- Appreciating the importance of customer satisfaction and responding accordingly.
- Managing and guiding shared resources in African countries.
- Assisting the Commercial Manager with timely forecasts of the products required in various countries by the respective clients.
- Conforming to relevant SHEQ rules and regulations according to company policy.
- Ensuring adherence to high safety standards.
- Solving problems systematically.
- Adhering to all internal control policies as directed by Management.
- Undertaking any legal ad hoc tasks as directed by Management.
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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.
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- 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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- A well-established company involved in growing, packing, exporting, importing, and distributing fresh citrus, with operational presence in South Africa, Argentina, and Spain, is seeking a motivated and energetic Procurement Manager to lead citrus sourcing in Northern South Africa (Limpopo, KZN) and across Botswana, Mozambique, Egypt, and Morocco.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Ideally have a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Business, or related field
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in citrus/fresh fruit procurement, farm management, or sourcing roles
- Practical farming roots or family background in agriculture are strongly valued
- Experience dealing with growers and understanding their technical and commercial challenges
- Exposure to international citrus trade is an advantage
- Strong quality assessment and technical knowledge of citrus
- Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills
- Strong analytical and commercial acumen with the ability to align customer needs to grower offers
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Identifying and developing new citrus sourcing opportunities in Limpopo, KZN, Botswana, Mozambique, Egypt, and Morocco.
- Building and maintaining strong, trust-based relationships with growers.
- Onboarding new growers, ensuring compliance with quality, food safety, and market requirements (MRLs, varietal specs, protocols).
- Supporting growers in improving fruit flow, pack out %, and profitability.
- Conducting frequent farm visits to assess crop quality, yields, and harvesting standards.
- Checking fruit quality at source and collaborating with packhouses.
- Assisting in negotiating with customers when quality claims arise, protecting both grower and client relationships.
- Acting as the bridge between growers and the commercial team.
- Translating customer demands and market pricing into fair and transparent grower offers.
- Providing growers with regular updates on pricing trends, sales progress, and market dynamics.
- Negotiating and closing procurement agreements while balancing profitability with long-term grower trust.
- Monitoring and analyzing production volumes, market conditions, and grower performance.
- Preparing professional presentations and updates for growers, showing sales accounts, balances payable, and market outlooks.
- Reporting regularly to management on sourcing status, risks, and opportunities.
- Maintaining clear and accurate records of fruit purchases, prices offered, balances payable to growers, and contract terms.
- Ensuring compliance with company policies, protocols, and reporting standards.
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