Technical Product Manager - Centurion, South Africa - Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

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Centurion, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Minimum requirements for the role:

Must have a Masters degree in Agricultural or related sciences
Minimum 5 years experience in crop protection or related field will be required
Must have a very good understanding of technical and market aspects, including seed applied technologies (seed treatments, polymers, inoculants) and seed biology
Experience in field trialling, protocol design and statistical analysis is essential
Strong verbal and written English acumen is important
Must have experience in managing development projects within in a research/development environment
Planning, coordinating, executing and leading Seedcare projects from early stage through development and launching of activities.
Supporting related activities in AME.
Accountable at BU level for selected active ingredients as the Technical Business Partner to support the AME Seedcare Marketing Lead.
Ensuring the BU technical needs are fully factored into AME development projects from the start.
Participating in PAS (Product-ApplicationService) and GAP definition and solution development through understanding of market evolution and competitor analysis.
Ensuring good stewardship practices are implemented in accordance with the above PAS and GAP principles.
Providing own use recommendations of all Seedcare Labels.
Being an active member of the AME Seedcare Leadership Team.
Representing field development in Project Management Teams.
Supporting in country Regulatory and CU with aspects like training, recommendations, technical leaflets, data, etc. when required.
Providing complete transparency of trial plans and CPD costs in relevant systems.
Ensuring that all operations under direct control comply with Health, Safety & Environmental policies, and guidelines as well as any other relevant company or statutory policies.

**Salary package is highly negotiable depending on experience