Sustainability & Product Lead (Agriculture - Remote)

Energy Vault; Gqeberha; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainability is seeking an experienced Business Development Support professional to enhance their product portfolio and drive sustainability initiatives. The role entails project management, market analysis, and collaboration with suppliers, balancing financial and corporate responsibilities. Candidates with a relevant postgraduate degree and experience in food safety or crop protection are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of commercial experience in food safety, crop protection, or sustainability required.
• SACNASP registration will be required if not available at the time of appointment.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Build strong partnerships with collaborators and track market trends.
• Assist the regulatory manager with registration projects.
• Drive engagement on sustainability goals and reporting.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Information Gathering

Market Trend Analysis

Sustainability Practices

Communication

Education

Postgraduate degree in biological sciences relevant to agriculture or crop protection

Grade 12

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Business Development Support professional. The ideal candidate will preferably be located at the Port Elizabeth Head Office, but remote candidates will also be considered.

• Building strong partnerships with new and existing collaborators through facilitating quick turnarounds on communications, project management, and technical information gathering.
• Identify, access, screen, and evaluate new products from third-party suppliers to diversify or improve the company's product portfolio.
• Track market trends and activities to support decision-making.
• Assist the regulatory manager with registration projects and regulatory maintenance activities, and take the lead on specific regulatory projects.
• Develop, coordinate, and support sustainability activities and reporting, balancing financial sustainability with corporate social responsibility.
• Drive internal engagement and training on sustainability goals and practices.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Postgraduate degree in biological sciences relevant to agriculture or crop protection
• 2-4 years of commercial experience in food safety, crop protection, or sustainability
• SACNASP registration will be required if not available at the time of appointment
• Proficient in MS Office
• Valid driver’s license
• Willing to travel