Agronomist

Recruiter:

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment / HC Recruit

Job Ref:

DBN000149/WT

Date posted:

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Location:

Bloemfontein, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
DBN000149 - AGRONOMIST – CENTRAL REGION

Purpose of the Job:
Agronomy Specialist needed to support distributors and agents with expert crop protection advice. Focused on technical guidance and collaboration, the role drives sales impact through education and innovation—not pricing or direct sales.

Required Qualifications:

Diploma, BAgric or BSc degree in agronomy, plant pathology, entomology or a closely aligned field.
Experience in working with farmers, agents and dealership management.
Must be able to work within a cross functional group setting with significant collaboration but also be independent.

POSITION INFO:
Technical Competencies & Experience:

2+ years’ experience in agricultural crop protection industry.
Substantial knowledge of business and technical aspects of the product areas and technology is required.
Deliver in-field support, demos, and feedback on crop protection products.
Advise on regional agronomy, integrated solutions, and emerging crop challenges.
Influence product uptake through credibility, knowledge sharing
Build and maintain long-term relationships with distributor agents and growers.
Foster collaboration through field days, joint visits, and technical training.

Behavioural Competencies:

Good Communications Skills
Strategic Thinking
Creativity and Innovation
Problem Solving
Customer Focus
Energetic

Please Note - only candidates who meet the above minimum requirements will be considered. Should you not hear back from us within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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