Berry Grower

VACANCY – BERRY GROWERTitle: Berry GrowerPlace of work: George, Western CapeReporting to: Business Farming Manager The purpose of the Role:To produce high quality fruit by determining the best growth strategy per crop type per field at the best possible productivity levels.
To strive for and work towards perfection.Responsibilities:Fertigation and irrigation as per crop/field requirementsPlan, action, orientate and monitor labour to carry out tasks within set deadlines to maintain high levels of production and qualityProcurement of all material and equipment within set deadlines to ensure uninterrupted servicesEstablish and action maintenance plan of all equipment to ensure uninterrupted servicesPlan, coordinate, monitor and adjust husbandry strategy per crop per field as indicated by plant growthDetermine applicable cropping system per day, per cropTunnel ops and maintenance according to strategic plan established per crop per field to ensure climate controlAction tunnel management activities according to climatic changes (venting/deventing)Monitor fields and develop appropriate spray programme to minimize pest infestationsProcure services within relevant department to meet specific deadlines and outcomesImplementation of biological pest and disease control measuresDevelop, implement and monitor effective pollination strategy per field per crop, ensure safety standards are adhered toDevelop, implement and monitor effective field maintenance programme per field per crop resulting in neat blocksCandidate RequirementsB.Sc/M.Sc Agricultural/Horticultural diploma/DegreeMinimum of 3 years growing soft fruit/production experience– young energetic personGood literacy, numeracy, computer skills, excellent report writing skillsExcellent communication skillsAnalyticalDriving licence with own transportKindly send your CV with motivation and salary expectation to ******