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🧾 Job Details

📍 Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
📍 Additional Location: Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa
🏢 Workplace Type: Hybrid
🕒 Job Type: Full-Time
📄 Contract Type: Permanent
🆔 Job Requisition ID: 241050W

About Corteva Agriscience

Corteva Agriscience™ is the world’s first fully dedicated agriculture start-up, focused on enriching the lives of those who produce and those who consume. With operations in over 130 countries and more than 20,000 employees globally, Corteva combines innovation, sustainability, and scientific excellence to address the world’s growing agricultural challenges.

In Southern Africa, Corteva operates trusted brands such as Pannar and Pioneer, supporting farmers through seed innovation, crop protection technologies, and sustainable farming solutions. The organisation is deeply committed to environmental stewardship, farmer education, and inclusive growth within the agricultural sector.

Role Overview

The Customer Technical Specialist Graduate role offers an exciting opportunity for agriculture graduates to gain hands-on field experience while supporting farmers with modern agronomic practices. This role bridges technical expertise and customer engagement by coordinating demonstration trials, collecting field data, and supporting sustainable crop protection initiatives.

Graduates will work closely with farmers, research scientists, and technical sales teams to demonstrate product performance, improve farming outcomes, and contribute to Corteva’s mission of growing what matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage demonstration trials with farmers, focusing on crop protection technologies

• Conduct regular farm visits to assess agricultural practices and identify improvement opportunities

• Select suitable sites for demonstration planting under relevant pest and disease pressure

• Support marketing demonstrations related to pest and disease management

• Assist with gathering and analysing data related to customer feedback and complaints

• Collect trial data, capture results accurately, and update internal systems

• Support internal field trials on farmers’ fields in collaboration with research teams

• Accompany research scientists on off-site field visits when required

• Assist with stewardship training on Corteva products and safe usage practices

• Support health, safety, regulatory, and administrative processes

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• Diploma in Crop Science, Agriculture, or a related agricultural field

• Valid Code B driver’s licence

• Fluency in English (Afrikaans or other South African languages will be advantageous)

• Strong understanding of crop cultivation, pest management, and fertilizer application

• Willingness to travel and occasionally stay overnight for fieldwork

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Passion for sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship

• Strong analytical and observational skills

• Ability to plan, organise, and execute field-based activities

• Comfortable engaging with farmers, agents, and distribution partners

• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to translate technical information into practical farming solutions

What Corteva Offers

• Exposure to a global leader in agricultural innovation

• Practical, hands-on experience across multiple agricultural disciplines

• Opportunities to collaborate with international teams and researchers

• A diverse and inclusive work environment

• Structured learning and professional development support

• A performance-driven culture focused on innovation and impact

• Competitive benefits supporting employee health and well-being

CV Tips for Customer Technical Specialist Graduates

• Highlight any practical agricultural experience, including farm work, internships, or field trials

• Emphasise coursework or projects related to crop science, pest management, or agronomy

• Clearly list your driver’s licence and willingness to travel

• Demonstrate communication skills and experience working with farmers or communities

• Tailor your CV to show interest in sustainability and modern agricultural practices

Company Policy

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, gender, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. The company supports safe, ethical, and environmentally responsible agricultural practices across all operations.