Commercial Agronomist

Recruiter:

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA001783/JP

Date posted:

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:

A market leader in agrochemical products is seeking an Agronomist to be responsible for growing the agriculture business by providing agronomic, technical, sales, and marketing support on crop fertilisation to clients, with the aim of increasing the sustainable profitability of customers through the use of technology that enhances efficiencies.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

Must have a B. Sc. (Agric) with Soil Science, Agronomy, Horticulture or Plant Science
Master’s degree in Agriculture will be advantageous
Familiarity with agricultural practices and/or fertiliser products is essential
Experience in and knowledge of permanent crops (Macadamia Nuts, Avocado’s etc) or seasonal crops (Sugarcane, Maize, Wheat, Barley etc.)
Irrigation and hydroponic farming background will be of advantage
Sound knowledge of fertiliser and chemical products with the ability to provide fertilisation recommendations
Must have a good grasp of the concepts of “client needs” and “adding value” in an agricultural context
Knowledge of the key differences, requirements and specifications of permanent and seasoned crops
Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook
Must have strong report writing and presentation skills
Entrepreneurial mindset with problem-solving abilities, and excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills
Must have a valid driver's license

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Providing professional fertilisation and agronomic advice to farming enterprises.
Building and managing fruitful and sustainable relationships with clients.
Attending to and resolving customer queries.
Interacting with key stakeholders across the value chain to promote customer satisfaction and delivery.
Driving sales and marketing of products through effective relationship management and technical proficiency.
Applying a differentiated marketing strategy to meet customer needs.
Working in close cooperation with Regional Management.
Functioning as an integral part of and being central to the company’s Marketing model.
Providing strategic support to representatives/agents with regards to products and recommendations.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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