Junior Agronomist / Technical Sales

About the position

Description/Synopsis:
Our client is an established group in the agriculture sector is seeking a Junior Agronomist / Technical Sales professional to join their Potchefstroom team. This role is ideal for an agricultural graduate with strong knowledge of row crops—particularly maize, sunflowers, soybeans, and potatoes—and a passion for working directly with farmers. You will support product adoption, assist with trial management, and provide technical guidance to growers and internal sales teams. The position requires someone confident, organised, and eager to build a long-term career in agronomy and agricultural sales.


Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Agriculture or related field
  
  
• 1 – 2 years’ experience in an agri-related role/practical farming experience
  
  
• Solid understanding of farming and row crops (sunflowers, maize, potatoes, soy, etc.)
  
  
• Strong computer skills, especially MS Excel
  
  
• Valid driver’s licence essential
  
  
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
  
  
• Self-driven, responsible, and willing to travel and work overtime during peak seasons
  
  

Main Responsibilities:
As a Junior agronomist, you will assist with the following activities:

• Plan, coordinate and monitor crop trials for key row crops
  
  
• Oversee planting, crop care, data collection and trial analysis
  
  
• Participate in farmer days, demo plantings and promotional activities
  
  
• Provide technical support to farmers and assist sales managers during peak marketing periods
  
  
• Engage with growers to encourage product adoption and ensure successful outcomes
  
  
• Support fieldwork, travel requirements and seasonal demands as needed
  
  

Desired Skills:

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• Communication
• Data Collection
• MS Excel
• Agriculture
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About The Employer:

For similar vacancies and more exciting opportunities please keep visiting our website or follow us on LinkedIn.https://www.linkedin.com/company/kingsleyirons-recruitment/www.kingsleyirons.co.zaShould you meet the above minimum requirements, please submit your CV and a copy of your ID and Qualifications to [Email Address Removed] . Please quote the Junior Agronomist / Technical Sales in the subject line of your email as reference. Our consultants will assess your suitability to the vacancy. Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful, however we will retain your CV and details on our database in accordance with POPIA and will contact you in the near future should a suitable position become [URL Removed] have the option to “opt-out” and request us to delete your information at any time by sending a mail to admin (@) [URL Removed] / info (@) [URL Removed] you.