Horticulture jobs in South Africa

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My Client is a market leader in scientifically developed biological and biostimulant solutions, driving sustainable growth for all. Their mission is to cultivate trusted relationships with their partners through the delivery of quality solutions and exceptional technical support to their growers. Biologicals have an essential role in food production to ensure ‘Healthy Food and Healthy Environment, for all’.

VACANCY: COMMERCIAL TRIALIST

They are seeking an energetic, performance-driven individual to join their team as a Commercial Trialist to manage and conduct comparative agricultural field trials, ensuring the commercial viability and integrity of their biorational solutions.

Opportunity for a recent graduate to gain experience in the Biorational Crop Protection and Biostimulants industry. The ideal candidate will need to be a structured, self-disciplined individual with strong analytical, reporting, time management, and communication skills.

Location: Bethlehem, Kroonstad and surrounding area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Biospecialists, agents, and farmers to identify specific pest and disease needs or challenges.
• Conduct and manage commercial trials for new and existing biorational solutions.
• Plan, record, collect, and analyse commercial trial data.
• Prepare reports and present ROI (return on investment) results on the individual trials for marketing communication.
• Educate and empower stakeholders on the responsible use of our product solutions.
• Travel to various crop-growing regions with stay-over required.

Key Competencies Required:

• Excellent proficiency in Afrikaans language (read, speak and present).
• Minimum BSc Agric with majors in Agronomy, Horticulture, and/or Soil Science.
• CropLife SA certification on the Basic Crop Protection Course.
• Valid driver’s license.

If you are looking for a career in sustainable agriculture and have the skills as outlined, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications: 14th November 2024.

Email CV in WORD format: cvs@agricruitment.co.za

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks.

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