Wellington/Paarl Area – Western Cape: Our client is looking for a Crop Advisor to join the team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting current customers as well as potential customers and give technical advice, in order to optimally increase the sales of the operating points and ensure profitability.

Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BSc Agric or similar qualification with more than 5 years relevant experience
• Both BASOS and AVCASA
• course will be an asset
• Valid driver’s license

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• In depth knowledge regarding the sales of Agricultural Chemicals and Fertilizer products.
• Good knowledge of table and wine grapes, stone fruits, citrus and small grains will count in the candidate’s favour.
• Provide technical services and knowledge to producers
• Computer literacy with basic skills in MS Office software programs (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Facilitation, report writing, and presentation skills will count in the applicant’s favour
• The incumbent must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Bilingual in Afrikaans and English.
• The ideal would be that the person is able to prove his creditworthiness among producers and have a proven record in relation to integrity, results and service.
• A positive attitude in the interaction with people at all levels must be able to be portrayed. Absolute confidentiality, where and when in question, is required.
• Due to the nature of the position, the incumbent will be expected to work on his own initiative and ensure an acceptable level of productivity and time management.

PERSONALITY TRAITS REQUIRED

• Team player
• Integrity
• Self-discipline
• Conflict management and problem-solving skills
• Organized
• Ability to network

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted

To apply CLICK THIS LINK and upload your CV https://webapp.placementpartner.com/wi/vacancy/?id=farm&VacRef=FM001768&preview=b470a35de2bf5117de541d17b3fa9655