Technical Support: Adjuvants

Agri Technovation (Pty) Ltd; Wellington; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Agri Technovation (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Technical Support: Adjuvants to provide operational, administrative and technical support to the Adjuvants team. This office-based role focuses on water analysis, adjuvants and biorationals, with potential for future field-based tasks.

The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Agronomy/Horticulture/Plant Science and strong English/Afrikaans communication skills, plus proficiency with MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• BSc degree in Agronomy, Horticulture or Plant Science.
• Proficiency in English and Afrikaans (speaking and writing).
• Strong MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Water Analysis reporting and quality assurance processes.
• Develop understanding of adjuvants and biorationals for field applications.
• Assist with technical queries and data management.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure service delivery.
• Progressively develop knowledge for potential field-based tasks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Pressure handling

Agronomic knowledge

Independent work

Education

BSc in Agronomy/Horticulture/Plant Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

The Technical Support: Adjuvants provides operational, administrative and technical support to the Adjuvants team. The position supports the delivery and continuous improvement of Water Analysis, Adjuvants and Biorationals services, while progressively building the technical knowledge required to assist the team and clients. This is an office-based position, and no tasks will be conducted in the field.

Main Responsibilities

Water Analysis

• Ensure that all technical reports meet the company's quality, formatting and branding standards before being issued to clients.
• Manage and maintain the operational processes associated with report quality assurance, documentation and standardisation.
• Ensure that the Water service remains aligned with company-wide systems, procedures, documentation and operational standards.
• Support the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of internal systems, workflows and operational processes.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the company's internal systems and serve as a liaison between the Water team and other departments to facilitate efficient communication and problem-solving.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and assist with the development and implementation of streamlined processes.
• Build a strong technical understanding of water quality, laboratory analyses and report interpretation to progressively provide technical support to the team.
• Assist with technical queries, data management, PowerPoint presentations and operational coordination where required.
• Work closely with other internal teams to ensure the successful implementation and maintenance of the services, reporting standards and operational processes.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and consistency across all operational and quality assurance activities.
• Progressively develop the knowledge and skills required to provide technical client support and, over time, transition into selected field-based technical responsibilities.

Adjuvants & Biorationals

• Develop a strong understanding of Agri Technovation's adjuvant product portfolio, including its formulation, properties, positioning and implementation.
• Learn to bridge water quality and adjuvant product requirements to address challenges in agrochemical spray applications.
• Build knowledge of agrochemical input products used in the industry, including their chemical properties, application methods, solution requirements and the effective use of adjuvants to support their activity.
• Develop an understanding of Agri Technovation's foliar products and other biostimulant, plant growth regulator and biorational products relevant to the South African market.
• Progressively develop the knowledge and skills required to provide technical client support and, over time, transition into selected field-based technical responsibilities.

Skills and Capabilities

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as on your own.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.
• Good understanding of agronomic practices and plant health analysis.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• BSc degree in Agronomy, Horticulture or Plant Science.

Experience

• Full professional proficiency in English and Afrikaans (speaking and writing).
• Excellent skills in preparing communications, reports and presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint