Crop Scientist – Southern Province, Zambia

About the role

Yara Fertilizer Zambia Limited is seeking a permanent Crop Scientist to provide agronomic support and drive sales of premium fertilizer products across the Southern Province. Based in Mazabuka, you will work directly with commercial agricultural producers to improve crop performance and contribute to Yara’s business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver agronomic expertise and technical support to growers in the designated area.
• Develop, sell, implement and monitor plant‑nutrition product portfolios.
• Promote and integrate digital farming solutions with customers.
• Gather market intelligence and provide sales planning, forecasting, ordering and logistics support.
• Manage credit applications, debtor queries and account issues.
• Build and maintain relationships with commercial farming stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, values and contractual obligations.

Required profile

• BSc in Agriculture or related field with fertilisation certification.
• Membership of the Agricultural Institute of Zambia (AIZ) preferred.
• 3–4 years of experience in agronomic support and plant‑nutrition sales to commercial producers, preferably with sugar‑cane experience.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaborate with internal and external partners.

Required skills

• Agronomy
• Plant nutrition
• Digital farming solutions