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POSITION INFO:
Our client, a major role player in the pome fruit industry, is seeking a Horticulturist to join their Technical Department. The ideal candidate will be self-driven, analytical, technology-oriented, and a dynamic team player. This position reports directly to the Technical Manager.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST THE FOLLOWING:
- BSc in Agriculture.
- Three to five years of experience is mandatory.
- Must be computer literate.
- Ability to handle pressure.
- Must be willing to do fieldwork.
- Willingness to work overtime.
- Strong knowledge in horticulture (major), soil science, and/or entomology.
- Physically fit and healthy to perform the required duties.
- Excellent observation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Good interpersonal skills (fluent in Afrikaans and English).
- Valid driver’s licence.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):
- Coordinating new variety evaluations, selective technical field days for growers, field trials as needed, and providing general support for growers concerning orchard husbandry practices.
- Carrying out preparatory tasks for the pack-shed and, when required, executing field trials as requested by the Technical Manager.
- Collecting and capturing pre- and post-harvest trial data accurately.
- Assisting in annual administration tasks, such as orchard census, crop estimation, maturity indexing, picking standards, and additional tasks as required by the pack-shed.
- Representing the client at industry events related to pre-harvest disciplines.
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