Agronomist - Eastern Cape

HC Recruit; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

HC Recruit is seeking an Agronomist for the Eastern Cape to deliver technical agronomic support to regional distributors and agents, maximizing product value through crop expertise. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide field guidance, manage relationships with farmers and dealers, and operate with autonomy in a highly collaborative environment.

Afrikaans fluency is mandatory. Certification and experience in crop protection, along with a Diploma/BA/BSc in agriculture, are

Qualifications

• : Diploma, BA in Agriculture, or BSc in Agronomy/Plant Pathology/Entomology
• 2+ years in agricultural crop protection
• Comprehensive knowledge of product lines and agricultural technologies
• Customer-facing experience with farmers, agents, and dealership leadership
• Experience in sales, logistics, coordination
• Ability to thrive in cross-functional team with autonomy
• CropLife accreditation is required
• Afrikaans speaking/writing required

Responsibilities

• Provide in-field technical guidance on products.
• Agronomic advisory tailored to regional crops and farming conditions.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with distributor agents and growers.
• Influence product uptake through credibility, knowledge sharing, and solution-based engagement.
• Develop and implement business plan.

Skills

Technical Product Support

Agronomic Advisory

Relationship Building

Sales & Logistics Coordination

Business Plan Development

Education

Diploma/BA/BSc in Agriculture or related field

CropLife accreditation

Job description

DBN000386– Agronomist - Eastern Cape

To deliver expert technical and agronomic support to regional distributors and agents, maximizing product value through specialized crop expertise and collaborative relationships.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

1. Educational Background: A Diploma, BA in Agriculture, or BSc degree in Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Entomology, or a closely related field.
2. Industry Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of experience within the agricultural crop protection sector.
3. Technical Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of the commercial and technical aspects of relevant product lines and agricultural technologies.
4. Relationship Management: Proven track record in customer-facing roles, with experience managing relationships across farmers, agents, and dealership leadership.
5. Operational Skills: Demonstrated experience in sales execution, logistics management, and organizational coordination.
6. Work Style: Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, cross-functional team environment while maintaining strong autonomy and independence.
7. Certification: CropLife accreditation is required.
8. MUST be able to speak, read and write Afrikaans - Not negotiable

Technical Competencies & Experience:

1. Technical Product Support
2. Provide in-field technical guidance on products.
3. Agronomic Advisory
4. Offer agronomy support tailored to regional crops and farming conditions.
5. Relationship Building
6. Build and maintain long‑term relationships with distributor agents and growers.
7. Influence product uptake through credibility, knowledge sharing, and solution-based engagement.
8. Develop and implement business plan.

Behavioural Competencies:

1. High level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in crop protection, agronomy, and ag business profession.
2. Bilingual (English & Afrikaans)
3. Delivers industry‑leading results.
4. Ability to solve problems.
5. Able to work independently and take initiative.
6. Creative and open‑minded to new ideas.
7. Trustworthy and dependable

IMPORTANT - Only shortlisted candidates meeting the above criteria will be considered. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of applying, please consider yourself unsuccessful.