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Agronomist (Area Manager) – Durbanville, Cape Town.
Welcome to an exciting opportunity in the world of agriculture, where innovation meets sustainability. We are thrilled to announce a vacancy in the field of agronomy that promises to be a journey of growth, discovery, and impact.
If you have a passion for plants, a fascination for soils, and a desire to make a meaningful contribution to the agricultural industry, this position is your invitation to join our dynamic company.
When you join us, you’ll be part of a community that thrives on collaboration, who are passionate about harnessing the power of science and technology to drive positive change and welcomes fresh ideas.
Your expertise in agronomy will not only be appreciated but also instrumental in driving our mission forward. See below for more details on this exciting vacancy. Your passion and expertise are needed to help us cultivate a sustainable tomorrow.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Liaison between agronomic and hydraulic disciplines in irrigated agriculture
- Agronomy: research support and initiate relevant research projects, trials, presentations,
- Sales support: before/after sales support and advice to producers/dealers/consultants, seminars/farmer’s days, interpret water analysis & advice regarding maintenance.
- Training to all relevant people in the industry & technical sales team, initiating and planning of tours.
- Develop new markets for Drip Irrigation
- Focus on crops, role players and institutions within relevant areas.
Travel – The position can entail travel throughout the country as well as surrounding countries.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree / Honours degree in Soil Science / Horticulture / Agronomy
- 5+ Years’ relevant working experience
- Driving Licence (Code B)
- Marketing attitude and commercial related skills
- Capability to train
- Self-Starter / Work Independently
- Detail-oriented and analytical
- Excellent listening, communication, and problem-solving
- Preferred skills / fields of knowledge:
- Low volume irrigation and fertigation
Employment conditions:
- Permanent employment, subject to probation period of three (3) months.
- Location based: Cape Town