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Head of R&D - Global Agriculture
Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd
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johannesburg, South-Africa
Location
johannesburg
Posted
June 15, 2026
Commute
Local Area
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Job Description
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a PhD or Masters degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a closely related scientific discipline
- Minimum 812 years progressive R&D experience specifically within fertilisers, bio-stimulants, or agro-inputs
- Proven track record leading global or multi-regional R&D programmes across different geographies
- Demonstrated success in product innovation and bringing new agricultural solutions from ideation to commercial launch
- Hands-on experience with product lifecycle management and stage-gate portfolio governance processes
- Deep technical expertise in formulation technologies, agronomic solutions, and agricultural innovation platforms
- Strong understanding of global regulatory environments governing crop inputs, including fertilisers and bio-stimulants
- Proven ability to integrate scientific rigor with strong commercial acumen and...