Technical/ Sales Graduate (South)

AECI Limited; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in South Africa is seeking candidates for a role focused on product training and execution of research farm duties. Responsibilities include product application, quality control, and involvement in product development. The ideal candidate will collaborate with technical advisors and participate in training programs. This position offers exposure to innovative agricultural initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Product training on herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, adjuvants, nutrition, and biologicals.
• Executing research Farm Duties including 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 Health’s Emerging Farmer Initiative.
• Exposure to various Depots and the associated duties.
• Research and report-writing.
• Assistance with technical support and sales duties, as delegated.

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 Health’s 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.