Technical Marketing Expert : Agriculture

Joubert and Associates; Strand; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural solutions provider in South Africa is seeking a Technical Marketing Expert to support the development and promotion of fertilizer and bio-control products. The role involves creating marketing materials, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and managing display assets. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree, agricultural marketing experience, and strong organizational skills. A market-related salary package will be negotiated based on experience.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic international environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Natural Sciences, Agronomy, Plant Nutrition, or a related field.
• Proven experience in agricultural marketing, preferably with a focus on plant nutrition.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in agricultural product labelling.

Responsibilities

• Create marketing material technical content with regional and local teams.
• Develop compliant product labels with the Regulatory Department.
• Design physical display assets for promotional use.

Skills

Agricultural marketing experience

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences or related field

Job description

SUMMARY : POSITION INFO :

Rovensa Next manufactures and markets biocontrol solutions in the Agricultural sector. An exciting career opportunity exists for a detail-oriented and proactive Technical Marketing Expert to combine creative expression, science, marketing, and strategic communication. The incumbent will support the development and promotion of fertilizer and bio‑control products, and will take responsibility for ensuring that marketing materials and product information are accurate, engaging, and aligned with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities :

• Marketing Collateral Development : Use information from field trials and business cases to create marketing material technical content, in collaboration with regional and local teams. These materials include brochures, presentations, and playbooks for fertilizer and bio‑control products.
• Regulatory & Labelling Coordination : Work closely with the Regulatory Department and marketing colleagues to develop compliant and effective product labels.
• Display Asset Management : Liaise with external suppliers and internal marketing teams to design and produce physical display assets for promotional use.
• Knowledge Gap Identification : Monitor and identify opportunities in the market (e.g. for product development) and communicate these to the Marketing and Product Development teams.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Natural Sciences, Agronomy, Plant Nutrition, or a related field
• Proven experience in agricultural marketing, preferably with a focus on plant nutrition
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in agricultural product labelling will strengthen the application
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Attention to detail (proof reading is very important)
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with global and local teams

Rovensa Next will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment, with various professional development and career growth opportunities. A market‑related remuneration package will be negotiated based on experience.