Latest Jobs at Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

• A well-established provider of sustainable and innovative crop protection solutions is seeking a Sales and Marketing Manager to develop and execute the company's commercial, marketing, and business development strategy. The successful candidate will be accountable for delivering sales growth, profitability, market share expansion, business planning, forecasting, distributor management, and technical product support.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Biology or Plant Sciences; An additional Business, Marketing or MBA qualification is an advantage
• Minimum 10 years’ experience within Crop Protection or Agricultural Inputs
• Must have a proven track record in Sales, Marketing and Business Development
• Experience in distributor management is advantageous
• Strong knowledge of the South African agricultural market
• Must have experience in budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning
• Fluency in English (Written and Spoken)
• Must have a valid drivers license and be willing to travel extensively within South Africa
• Ability to work within a global matrix organisation

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Delivering annual sales, margin, and profitability targets.
• Developing and managing distributor relationships.
• Identifying new market opportunities, crops, and sales channels.
• Negotiating commercial agreements and pricing strategies.
• Developing annual budgets and a rolling three-year business plan.
• Preparing accurate sales forecasts.
• Supporting S&OP and business review processes.
• Monitoring performance against budget and implementing corrective actions.
• Defining and implementing the local marketing strategy.
• Organising product launches, field days, and customer events.
• Developing product presentations and promotional materials.
• Generating market intelligence and conducting competitor analyses.
• Delivering technical and commercial product presentations.
• Supporting distributors and customers with product positioning.
• Coordinating with the Regulatory, Development, and Global Marketing teams.
• Managing technical queries and product claims.
• Maintaining strong relationships with distributors, growers, industry bodies, and regulatory authorities.
• Representing the company at industry events and conferences.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and local regulations.
• Promoting the company's values and ethical standards.
• Achieving annual sales revenue targets against budget.
• Achieving gross margin targets.
• Achieving local contribution and profit before tax (PBT) targets.
• Driving market share growth.
• Maintaining budget and forecast accuracy.
• Optimising inventory and working capital performance.
• Ensuring effective receivables collection performance.
• Conducting technical events.
• Achieving successful product launch metrics.
• Driving lead generation and pipeline development.
• Maintaining high levels of distributor satisfaction.
• Driving distributor performance.
• Generating new business opportunities.
• Retaining strategic customers.
• Completing compliance training requirements.
• Maintaining regulatory and internal audit compliance.
• Adhering to company processes and reporting deadlines.

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• A well-established provider of sustainable and innovative crop protection solutions is seeking a Country Regulatory Specialist to be responsible for proactively managing, implementing, and delivering all aspects of product registrations in South Africa and neighbouring countries, including Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, and Mozambique.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Master’s Degree with specialization in Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry or equivalent discipline
• Minimum 3-5 years’ relevant experience in a registration environment of plant protection products, preferably in Africa
• Well organised, with strong planning and organisational skills
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively to achieve results
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel within and outside of Europe
• Proficient in English; proficiency in an additional language, preferably French, will be advantageous

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing, implementing, and delivering all aspects of global product registrations in South Africa.
• Coordinating dossier submissions in Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, and Mozambique in close collaboration with local consultants and partners.
• Coordinating local residue trials and working closely with the Development Manager on local efficacy trials.
• Serving as the key contact and representing the international business on all regulatory-related matters, both internally and externally, with global partners, suppliers, shareholders, clients, technical services, and regulatory authorities.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with local consultants, regulatory authorities, and distributors.
• Maintaining and expanding a comprehensive understanding of local regulatory requirements and legislation across the assigned countries.
• Defining objectives and action plans for the registration strategies of the product portfolio in close collaboration with the Global Regulatory Team Lead, the I&NT Marketing and Sales Manager, and the Global Regulatory Dossier and Science team.
• Establishing, defending, and managing the budgets required to achieve agreed objectives while ensuring the efficient utilisation of resources.
• Leading the development of regulatory dossiers for the assigned territory, ensuring technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Participating actively in CropLife South Africa to strengthen professional networks and industry influence.

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• An international manufacturer of plant and animal nutrition products is seeking a dedicated Regional Manager to drive regional sales performance, lead and develop a team of Technical Sales Representatives (TSRs), expand market share, and ensure the successful execution of the company's commercial strategy. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a combination of strong agricultural knowledge, commercial acumen, people leadership, and recruitment expertise. The successful candidate will be expected not only to lead an existing team but also to identify, recruit, develop, and retain top agricultural sales talent within the region.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Production, Soil Science, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years' experience within the agricultural industry with at least 3 years' experience in a sales leadership or management role
• Must have strong row crop experience
• Previous people management and recruitment experience is essential
• Proven track record of building, leading, and developing high-performing agricultural sales teams while consistently achieving sales targets and driving business growth
• Experience within crop nutrition, bio-stimulants, crop protection, seed, or related agricultural input industries will be highly advantageous

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading, coaching, mentoring, and developing a team of Technical Sales Representatives.
• Fostering a high-performance culture focused on accountability, customer success, and continuous improvement.
• Conducting regular field visits and joint customer calls with team members.
• Monitoring individual and regional performance against agreed objectives.
• Providing ongoing coaching and support to enhance technical, commercial, and relationship-building skills.
• Identifying succession opportunities and developing future leaders within the business.
• Taking ownership of talent identification and recruitment activities within the region.
• Building and maintaining a pipeline of high-potential agricultural sales talent.
• Utilizing industry networks, referrals, and market knowledge to identify suitable candidates.
• Participating in candidate screening, interviewing, and selection processes.
• Working closely with the recruitment team to ensure timely and successful appointments.
• Supporting the onboarding and integration of new employees into the business.
• Driving employee engagement, retention, and long-term team development.
• Developing and implementing regional sales strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Achieving and exceeding regional sales and profitability targets.
• Identifying opportunities for market growth and increased product adoption.
• Supporting Technical Sales Representatives in managing strategic customer relationships and key accounts.
• Monitoring sales performance and implementing corrective actions where required.
• Driving value-based selling and ensuring strong commercial execution throughout the region.
• Ensuring effective territory management and customer coverage.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with farmers, consultants, and key industry stakeholders.
• Supporting the resolution of customer concerns and ensuring exceptional customer service.
• Representing the company at farmer days, demonstrations, exhibitions, and industry events.
• Strengthening brand presence and market positioning within the region.
• Providing technical guidance and support to the sales team.
• Supporting the positioning of crop nutrition, bio-stimulant, soil health, and related agricultural solutions.
• Working closely with the Agronomy team to ensure the successful implementation of product strategies and field initiatives.
• Monitoring and reporting on regional sales performance, forecasts, and market activity.
• Ensuring accurate CRM utilization and reporting by the team.
• Managing regional budgets and resources effectively.
• Preparing and presenting regional performance updates to senior management.

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• A well-established manufacturer with a diverse portfolio of unsaturated polyester resins, solvent-borne resins, dispersions, and additives is seeking an experienced Material Science Manager to manage the Material Science Laboratory while maintaining a high level of technical competence in analytical and physical testing. The successful candidate will be responsible for independently performing, interpreting, and validating analytical and physical analyses, while providing expert technical support for product development, manufacturing, quality assurance, procurement, and customer applications.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Honours degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a related scientific discipline (NQF Level 8)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a technical or laboratory management role, including at least 2 years' experience in a technical customer service or product development environment
• Must have experience managing analytical and physical testing laboratories
• Proven expertise in polymer formulation, materials characterisation, and laboratory instrumentation
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems
• Demonstrated experience supervising technical personnel and laboratory operations

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing technical leadership through first-hand experience in analytical and physical testing, independently performing testing, critically interpreting data, and making informed technical decisions without reliance on subordinate staff.
• Managing the daily operations of the Analytical and Physical Property Testing Laboratory.
• Leading and developing laboratory personnel to maximise productivity and technical capability.
• Supporting Technical Services with analytical investigations, formulation support, and competitor benchmarking.
• Supporting Operations, Procurement, QHSE, and Sales through technical investigations and problem-solving.
• Managing national and international product testing, approvals, and certifications.
• Maintaining approved raw material and supplier qualification systems.
• Developing and validating new analytical and physical testing methods.
• Maintaining laboratory instrumentation, calibration, and preventative maintenance programmes.
• Coordinating external testing where specialised analyses are required.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 requirements and laboratory best practices.
• Managing laboratory budgets, consumables, and capital equipment requirements.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency and turnaround times.
• Providing technical leadership in material characterisation and technology development projects.

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• A well-established manufacturer with a diverse portfolio of unsaturated polyester resins, solvent-borne resins, dispersions, and additives is seeking an experienced R&D Chemist to conduct fundamental and applied research from first principles to develop innovative polymer technologies, resin chemistries, and formulations that support the company's long-term growth strategy. The role will drive the development of sustainable and high-performance resin systems, strengthen the company's intellectual property portfolio, reduce reliance on licensed technologies, and translate scientific research into commercially viable products and manufacturing processes.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have an M. Sc. or internationally recognised equivalent postgraduate qualification in Polymer Science, Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry or a closely related discipline
• Minimum 7–10 years' industrial R&D experience within polymer science, resin technology or related chemical industries
• Demonstrated experience developing new polymer chemistries and formulations from concept to commercialisation
• High level of professionalism and reliability
• Strong technology awareness with an innovative mindset
• Experience in polymer synthesis, formulation development, experimental design, statistical analysis of experimental data, scale-up and technology transfer, as well as polymer characterisation
• Adaptable, with a commitment to continuous learning and development
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven track record of delivering innovative technologies with measurable commercial value
• Strong planning, prioritisation, and project management skills
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to scientific rigour
• Experience working with sustainability initiatives, circular economy technologies or renewable feedstocks would be advantageous
• Strong scientific innovation and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Experience working within an international technical environment or collaborating with external research institutions would be advantageous
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership
• Customer- and business-focused approach

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Conducting fundamental and applied research from first principles to develop innovative polymer chemistries, resin technologies, and formulations.
• Designing, synthesising, and evaluating new polymer systems aligned with strategic business objectives.
• Developing sustainable polymer technologies incorporating renewable raw materials, recycled feedstocks, and environmentally responsible chemistries.
• Developing alternative technologies that strengthen the company's intellectual property and reduce dependence on licensed technologies.
• Designing and executing scientifically robust experimental programmes using sound statistical principles.
• Identifying and developing breakthrough technologies to support long-term business growth.
• Evaluating emerging technologies, scientific literature, and market developments.
• Contributing to patent generation, intellectual property development, and proprietary technologies.
• Supporting the development of long-term technology roadmaps.
• Leading R&D projects from concept through laboratory development, pilot-scale trials, manufacturing implementation, and commercialisation.
• Managing multiple concurrent research projects while achieving agreed milestones and timelines.
• Coordinating cross-functional project teams involving Technical, Operations, Commercial, Procurement, and Quality.
• Translating laboratory developments into robust manufacturing processes.
• Supporting scale-up activities and manufacturing implementation.
• Providing specialist technical support during customer qualification and product commercialisation.
• Preparing technical specifications, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Developing collaborative relationships with universities, research institutions, suppliers, and technology partners.
• Evaluating emerging raw materials, catalysts, and processing technologies.
• Representing the company at relevant scientific and industry forums.
• Mentoring chemists and technicians.
• Promoting a culture of innovation, scientific excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Supporting technical capability development and succession planning.