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 for product training and research-related duties. This role involves executing research farm tasks, assisting with product development through field trials, and providing technical support. Applicants should possess an Agric degree and have knowledge or experience in the agrochemical industry. Strong MS Office skills are required for effective reporting and documentation. This position offers valuable exposure to the industry and opportunities for formal training.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct product training on various agrochemicals.
• Execute research farm duties including product application and reporting.
• Participate in product development through field trials.

Skills

Understanding of agrochemical products

Research and report writing

Technical support

Computer literacy in MS Office

Education

Agric degree

Job description

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)

Employment Type: Student

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1