Customer Technical Specialist Graduate

Corteva, Inc.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural solutions company is seeking a Customer Technical Specialist Graduate located in Centurion or Paarl, South Africa. This full-time role involves coordinating demonstration trials and training farmers on crop protection and best practices. The candidate should have a Diploma in Crop Science or related fields, a valid driver’s license, and strong communication skills. This position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable agricultural practices and interact with diverse stakeholders in the sector.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Crop Science / Agriculture or related field.
• Valid code B driver's license.
• Fluent in English and preferably Afrikaans or other vernacular language.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate demonstration trials to farmers and train them on crop protection technology.
• Conduct regular farm visits to assess agricultural practices.
• Provide feedback on trial results including product performance.

Skills

Crop cultivation techniques

Communication skills

Self-starter

Commitment to sustainability

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Crop Science / Agriculture

Job description

About the Role

Customer Technical Specialist Graduate – Locations: Centurion, Gauteng and Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa. Full‑time. Posted today. Application deadline: January 2.

About Corteva Agriscience

Corteva Agriscience, the world's first dedicated agriculture start‑up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose everyday by building / participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what’s right for our customers, our co‑workers, our partners and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from countries, innovating in world‑class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate demonstration trials to farmers, train them on crop protection technology and good farming practices.
• Conduct regular visits to farms and rural farmers to assess current agricultural practices and identify areas for improvement.
• Site selection for demo planting to demonstrate product efficiency with high pest pressure relevant to demonstration.
• Coordinate and assist with marketing demonstrations on pest and disease management.
• Support gathering data for customer complaints.
• Ensure demand creation and link to relevant technical sales representative.
• Provide feedback on trial results including performance of products and return on investment from yield quantity and quality.

Your Challenge

• Market Corteva crop program solutions in visual demonstrations to growers.
• Support Stewardship trainings to farmers on Corteva products.
• Demonstration plots planting.
• Chemical or biological sample handling and decanting.
• Trial data collection, data capturing, systems input and updates.
• Internal field trial planning, preparation and trial execution on farmer's fields in support.
• Accompany Research Scientists on off‑site field visits (sleep out as needed).
• Work across different research fields in Crop Protection, Biologicals and Biostimulants.
• Support our health and safety process and systems update.
• Getting a grasp of the regulatory requirements for product development and registration.
• General administrative and regulatory duties.

Key Stakeholders and Interactions

Corteva South Africa interacts with farmers and other agricultural stakeholders like agents and distribution partners in implementing Corteva marketing activities.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Crop Science / Agriculture or other related fields.
• Valid code B driver's license.
• Fluent in English and preferably Afrikaans or other vernacular language.
• Strong knowledge of crop cultivation techniques, including planting, fertilizer application and pest management.
• Self‑starter that takes charge of their tasks.
• Commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship in agricultural practices.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams in collaboration to achieve One Corteva ambition.
• Ability to design strategic and action plans to demonstrate the best performance of products.
• Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team.
• Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world's growing need for food.
• Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment.
• Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader.
• Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing agricultural challenges of our time.
• Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences.
• Opportunities for interaction with other global colleagues to expand your global view and cultural experience.
• Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered.
• Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives.
• Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.
• Support the health and well‑being of every employee by offering world‑class benefits, meaningful work environment.
• Performance‑driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility.

Additional Information

In Tanzania, Corteva manages its two brands of Pannar and Pioneer. It has been playing a great role on seed innovation, farmers trainings and participation on improving seed industry through cooperating with other stakeholders.

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