Digital Agronomy Specialist Eastern Free State

Syngenta Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agriculture technology company seeks a dedicated professional to lead the adoption and growth of digital agronomy services. This full-time, 12-month contract role focuses on client support, stakeholder engagement, and leveraging technology to enhance farming operations. Candidates should have a passion for agriculture, strong communication skills, and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Degree in agriculture or geography required.
• Strong communication skills in Afrikaans and English.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and travel to farms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy for digital agronomy services adoption.
• Onboard new users and provide training on the platform.
• Organize workshops and engage stakeholders to promote services.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in agriculture or geography

Tools

Microsoft Office

Farm management platforms

GIS

Job description

Role purpose

Lead the strategy for adoption and growth of digital agronomy services in the region engaging with key stakeholders to drive implementation and success.

Provide support to clients using our farm management and field monitoring platform. This includes onboarding clients onto the platform drawing up field boundaries setting up their accounts and provide support in using the platform.

The position will be based in the Eastern Free State or KwaZuluNatal preferably near Bethlehem / Harrismith / Winterton.

Crop focus will mainly be maize wheat and potatoes.

Take note this is a fulltime contract position for 12 months.

Accountabilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including Sales Marketing Seeds Distributors and influential farmers to promote adoption of digital solutions.

Conduct regular stakeholder analysis and engagement planning to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

Organize and lead workshops demonstrations and training sessions to showcase the value of digital agronomy services to potential clients.

Onboard new users onto the platform including setting up their accounts and providing training on how to use the platform.

Draw up field boundaries and input them into the platform. This may require travelling to visit farms and gather field boundary information.

Provide ongoing support to users including answering questions and troubleshooting any issues they may have.

Other duties as assigned : data entry data enquiries database management etc.

Qualifications :

Knowledge Skills & Experience

Critical Knowledge

Associates or Bachelors degree in a related field such as agriculture or geography

Critical Skills

Strong communication skills both written and verbal in both Afrikaans and English

Strong attention to detail and the ability to work with precision and accuracy

Passion for agriculture and technology

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies

Willingness to travel to visit farms to onboard and support users with the platform.

Goal and achievement orientated with a strong desire to meet and exceed expectations.

Attention to detail to ensure data and reports are accurate and precise.

Critical Experience

Strong computer skills and proficiency with common office software (e.g. Microsoft Office)

Experience with farm management field monitoring platforms or geographic information systems (GIS) (preferred but not required)

Critical success factors & key challenges

Ability to balance strategic thinking with handson in a dynamic agricultural technology environment.

Skill in navigating complex stakeholder landscapes and aligning diverse interests towards common goals.

Capacity to drive change and overcome resistance to new technologies in traditional farming communities.

Own reliable travel to visit farms driving on gravel roads.

Clearly and comfortably communicate with clients who are predominantly Afrikaans.

Additional Information :

Advert Closing 31 March 2025

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Contract

Key Skills

Civil,Bidding,GIS,Capital Market,Cement,Agricultural

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1