Do you enjoy interacting with a diverse community of farmers, understanding their unique needs and providing high-quality vegetable seed varieties to help them thrive? Are you self-motivated, able to manage your own schedule and eager to make a real impact on the agricultural industry? Are you keen to learn more about the Product Specialist position we have available? You will be joining Sakata’s local Product Development Team that focuses on introducing new vegetable varieties into the market. You will follow the requirements defined by the Product Specialist and Sales Team in conjunction with the greater Sakata international group. What will you do? Seasonal trial planning and implementation Evaluation of Trials Present data to Product Managers and breeders. Maintain regular contact with Sales Representatives and clients to ensure trials are managed successfully and evaluated on time. Crop Management Development of crop and variety sales strategy Implementation of crop strategies Maintain Crop and variety knowledge Product Development training of Sales Representatives Providing Technical Support Identify and develop new commercial opportunities across SADC markets. Provide technical and commercial support to distributors and key clients throughout the SADC region. Where will you work? You will be based in Lanseria, Gauteng. Your manager is based at Sakata’s head office in Gauteng. Do you fit this profile? You have: a tertiary qualification a good knowledge of agronomy and irrigation a good level of English, both written and spoken a valid driver’s license You are: willing to work flexible hours willing to travel extensively early mornings/late afternoons/evenings overnight if operationally required (B&B/Guesthouse) willing to travel able to work under pressure computer literate able to work within deadlines, with good personal time management a team player who finds it easy to communicate and collaborate within the team and with other departments undefined Do you want to know more about the company? You will be part of Sakata’s South African Product Development team. While Sakata is a key international player in the seed industry, it has maintained a strong family spirit, creating a unique work environment defined by: A people focused culture – open communication at all levels. Strong connection to the field – work closely with colleagues and customers in the fields. Stability and long term vision – with Sakata’s Japanese heritage, you will be part of a company that values sustainability, reliability and growth for the future. What are the next steps? 1. Send us your application (CV and cover letter) to [email protected] before 20 November 2026. 2. First contact with Monique (HR Manager) Working at Sakata offers you the opportunity to join a well-established company in the seed industry. As part of the team, you will experience a people-oriented culture while working alongside colleagues from different nationalities across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

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