Agronomist

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd in Eastern Cape seeks an Agronomist to provide expert product and agronomy support to distributors and agents in the region. You will deliver technical advice, crop-specific guidance, and collaborate with field teams to enhance our protection solutions.

The role focuses on education, field days, and practical solutions, with a strong emphasis on building trusted relationships with farmers and dealers.

Qualifications

• Diploma/BA/BSc in agronomy or closely related field.
• 2+ years’ experience in agricultural crop protection industry.
• Experience working with farmers, agents and dealership management.
• CropLife accreditation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical product support to distributors and agents.
• Offer region-specific agronomy advice for crops and farming conditions.
• Build long-term relationships with distributor agents and growers.
• Influence product uptake through knowledge sharing and field demonstrations.
• Develop and implement a regional business plan with clear actions.

Skills

Bilingual EN/AF

Time management

Relationship management

Written communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independence

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Agriculture degree (Diploma/BA/ BSc in agronomy or closely related)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION: Agronomist

LOCATION: Eastern Cape

Purpose of the Job

To provide expert product and agronomy support to distributors and agents within a designated region,

enhancing the value of the company's protection solutions through technical advice, crop-specific expertise,

and relationship-based collaboration. The role supports sales outcomes through influence, education, and

innovation-not direct pricing or transactional sales.

Responsibilities

1. Technical Product Support

• Provide technical guidance on the companies'sproducts.
• Conduct product demonstrations and follow-up visits with agents and end users.
• Monitor product performance, handle queries, and provide practical usage feedback.

2. Agronomic Advisory

• Offer agronomy support tailored to regional crops and farming conditions.
• Advise agents and farmers on integrated crop solutions and practices.
• Stay abreast of pests, disease, and environmental trends impacting crops.

3. Relationship Building

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with distributor agents and growers.
• Act as the trusted technical face of the company, positioning the brand as a knowledgeable partner.
• Foster collaboration through field days, joint visits, and technical training.

4. Influence & Market Development – Sales support

• Influence product uptake through credibility, knowledge sharing, and solution-based engagement.
• Identifies regional product opportunities, gaps, or needs and provides market intelligence to internal teams.
• Innovate new ways to position products against competition using insights and creative demonstration.

5. Develop and implement business plan.

• Develop a business plan for your specific area with specific goals.
• Implement business plans by establishing clear actions and ensuring successful execution of strategy.

Qualification & Experience

• Diploma, BA Agric, BSc degree in agronomy, plant pathology, entomology closely aligned field
• 2+ years’ experience in agricultural crop protection industry.
• Substantial knowledge of business and technical aspects of the product areas and technology is required.
• Experience in working with farmers, agents and dealership management. Customer facing.
• Experience with sales, logistics and organization.
• Must be able to work within a cross functional group setting with significant collaboration but also be independent.
• CropLife accredited.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to reprioritize regularly and quickly respond to internal and external customers.
• Effective time management.
• Effective relationship management with good interpersonal skills.
• Delivers clear, concise and effective verbal and written communications appropriate to one’s audience(s).
• Eye for detail to ensure accuracy, continuity, and completeness of all information.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office Software and ability to learn new programs.
• Planning and Managing Work
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Focus –
• Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills – Has high level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in crop protection, agronomy, and ag business profession.
• Bilingual (English & Afrikaans)
• Delivers industry-leading results.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Able to work independently and take initiative.
• Creative and open-minded to new ideas.