About this role
<p><span style="color:#001b3f">We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.</span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:24.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Introduction</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">This position is based in the<strong> Mpumalanga </strong>region mainly. The Agronomist provides technical leadership and market development support for Yara's premium product portfolio by delivering expert agronomic guidance, driving product adoption and supporting commercial growth. </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:24.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Main Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Serve as the primary technical expert for Yara's premium portfolio, providing technical support to Sales, Marketing, distributors, agents, and farmers. </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Deliver technical training, presentations, field days, and educational programs for internal and external stakeholders.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Develop and maintain technical resources, including product recommendations, application guidelines, technical literature, FAQs, and training materials.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Provide agronomic recommendations on soil science, crop nutrition, and crop physiology to optimize crop performance and customer outcomes.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Develop and execute market development initiatives through demonstration trials, field evaluations, customer visits, and knowledge-sharing activities.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Support the development of product value propositions, crop-specific positioning, application protocols, and demand generation strategies.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Analyze market opportunities, crop segments, and portfolio expansion potential while monitoring competitor products, positioning, pricing, and market trends.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to execute commercial initiatives, provide technical insights, and strengthen product positioning.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Manage relationships with selected strategic customers by presenting trial results, reinforcing product value, supporting purchasing decisions, and building long-term customer loyalty.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Provide technical and commercial feedback to support pricing strategies, market development, and continuous improvement of business performance.</li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:24.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Skills</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Strong technical and commercial acumen. <br>Confident yet humble, proactive, and self-driven. <br>A “doer” mentality with the ability to execute while also thinking strategically. <br>Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills. <br>Team player capable of connecting colleagues across geographically dispersed teams. <br>Curious, collaborative, ambitious, and open to experimentation and innovation. <br>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. <br>Willingness to travel extensively domestically and occasionally internationally.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:24.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Education and Experience</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Agronomy Bachelor Degree</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Masters is a plus </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Minimum 5 years of experience in Market Development, Technical Support, Agronomy </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Must have experience in maize, soybean, nuts and citrus</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Strong background in Plant Nutrition, Soil Science and Crop Physiology</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Prior experience in Fertilizer, Plant Nutrition and/or Biostimulants related areas</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience conducting field trials, providing farmers technical assitance.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ability to interpret data and translate results into practical recommendations</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Contact details</b></H2> </div><div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Apply no later than</b></H2> </div><div><p>10 July 2026</p></div></div></div><p><span style="color:#001b3f"><strong>Knowledge grows through differences</strong></span><br><span style="color:#001b3f">Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks. </span></p> <p><span style="color:#001b3f">As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.</span></p>