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Philagro SA, a leading supplier of quality agricultural products in Somerset West, has an opening for a Plant Growth Regulator Development Specialist in the Western Cape. Recruited through M3 Human Capital Management, this permanent role carries the advert reference M5831, and applications close at 09:00 on 13 November 2026.
About the company and the work
M3 Human Capital Management is the recruiter for this vacancy, and the client is Philagro SA, a supplier of quality agricultural products based in Somerset West. The role is for a highly analytical and research-driven individual whose main focus will be plant growth regulator development for various fruit crops, including table grapes, citrus, pome fruit and stone fruit. The successful candidate will report directly to the Commercial and Marketing Manager – South, and indirectly to the Product Manager responsible for Plant Growth Regulator research and development on fruit and vine crops.
Role details and duties
The duties stated in the advert include:
- Running in-house registration trials for plant growth regulators.
- Running demonstration trials to evaluate new concepts before registration trials.
- Running comparative demonstration trials to support sales and marketing activities.
- Assisting with contract trials.
- Carrying out residue sampling.
- Assisting with writing registration dossiers.
- Carrying out all other tasks related to the role.
The work is field and trial based, and it supports the registration and commercialisation of plant growth regulators used on fruit and vine crops across the Western Cape.
Requirements
Only what the source states is listed here:
- A bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
- A background in research and development is preferred.
- Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English.
- Willingness to travel.
The advert states no separate experience level label, so none is shown in the job details.
Where to find and apply safely
This vacancy is listed on Careers24, and the Apply button on this page takes you directly to the original M3 Human Capital Management advert. The advert states that applications should be made online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 13 November 2026. Apply only through that original advert, and never pay anyone to apply for a job. For general enquiries, the advert lists M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.
Practical tips
This is a specialist, research-driven role, so lead with your trial experience: registration trials, demonstration trials and residue sampling, and any work on table grapes, citrus, pome fruit or stone fruit. Make your bilingual ability in Afrikaans and English clear, and show that you are willing to travel for field work. If you hold a master’s degree or a research and development background, put that near the top of your CV, since both are preferred.
How the process works
When you apply through the original advert, your application goes to M3 Human Capital Management for shortlisting on behalf of Philagro SA. The advert notes that only shortlisted candidates are contacted, and that no feedback within two weeks of the closing date should be taken as unsuccessful. If you do not hear back, keep the closing time of 09:00 on 13 November 2026 in mind and continue applying for similar roles.
Important information
This page is informational only and is not the employer. Details such as the salary, closing date and requirements are taken from the original advert, and the original advert is the final authority. The salary is stated as On Application.
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