Export Technical & Development Lead

UPL; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

UPL seeks an EXPORTS: TECHNICAL AND DEVELOPMENT LEAD to drive product development, NPP and spraying programmes across the EAF region, based in Gauteng. The role provides daily technical advice to customers and coordinates trial protocols, registrations and label updates with regulators.

We require a BSc in Agriculture (or equivalent), 5+ years of agrochemical experience, and AVCASA certification or a plan to obtain it. Travel across export countries is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum total experience: 5 years.
• Degree: BSc in Agriculture or BSc Hons in Agriculture.
• AVCASA certification or diploma within one year of employment.
• Technical experience in pest control, product development for NPP and pesticides, and spraying calibration.

Responsibilities

• Organize farmer days and training sessions across export countries.
• Develop products (NPP and pesticides) and spraying programmes; provide daily technical support.
• Drive registrations; initiate, develop and write trial protocols; coordinate samples and payments.
• Work with Regulatory to update labels and drive registrations from start to finish.
• Coordinate with Registration Authorities to ensure renewals and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Technical advisory

Product development

Trial protocols

Spraying calibration

Regulatory liaison

Education

BSc in Agriculture

BSc Hons in Agriculture

AVCASA Certification

Tools

AVCASA Diploma

Job description

UPL seeks an EXPORTS: TECHNICAL AND DEVELOPMENT LEAD to drive product development, NPP and spraying programmes across the EAF region, based in Gauteng. The role provides daily technical advice to customers and coordinates trial protocols, registrations and label updates with regulators.

We require a BSc in Agriculture (or equivalent), 5+ years of agrochemical experience, and AVCASA certification or a plan to obtain it. Travel across export countries is expected.