Technical Sales Graduate (South)

AECI; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading agrochemical company in Cape Town is seeking a Student to assist with product training, quality control, and technical support within the agrochemical industry. The ideal candidate has a Grade 12 qualification and a relevant Agric degree. You will gain hands-on experience in research and development as well as exposure to various operational facets, making this an excellent opportunity for individuals aiming to grow in the agricultural sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum educational requirement Grade 12 with post matric tertiary qualification of a Agric degree.
• AVCASA / BASOS advantageous.
• A sound knowledge or experience in the agrochemical industry advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Product training on herbicides and insecticides.
• Executing quality control duties within the quality control laboratory.
• Assistance with technical support and sales duties as delegated.

Skills

Agrochemical knowledge

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Basic agricultural systems knowledge

Research skills

Education

Agric degree

Grade 12

Job description

Overview

Job Description

• Product training on herbicides insecticides fungicides adjuvants nutrition and biologicals
• Executing research Farm Duties including but not limited to product application measuring and reporting
• Involvement in product development through field trials and adherence to regulatory requirements
• Understanding product formulation in the Research & Development Laboratory
• Executing quality control duties within the quality control Laboratory
• Understanding the production of products
• Exposure to AECI Plant Healths Emerging Farmer Initiative
• Exposure to various Depots and the associated duties
• Research and report-writing
• Assistance with technical support and sales duties as delegated by the responsible Technical Advisor and Regional Sales Manager
• In addition to the above the incumbent will also be expected to undergo formal training.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum educational requirement Grade 12 with post matric tertiary qualification of a Agric degree.
• AVCASA / BASOS advantageous
• A sound knowledge or experience in the agrochemical industry advantageous
• Relevant knowledge or experience in the agrochemical industry with basic knowledge of agricultural systems AgChem Plant Nutrition and Physiological / technical aspects of the main crops that will be encountered in the region
• Must be fully computer literate MS Office (Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook)

Key Skills

• Campaigns
• Animal Care
• Anti Money Laundering
• Endpoint Security
• ABAP
• KG Teaching

Employment Type

Student

Experience

years

Vacancy

1