Sales Graduate - Crop Protection

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 companys 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.

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.