Field Officer

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSBSc Agricultural qualification or similar postgraduate qualifications are essentialAVCASA qualification will be advantageousA minimum of 2 years experience in the citrus industry with contactable references is an absolute requirementMust have excellent communication skills in Afrikaans and English and must be able to maintain good relationship with shareholders, management, fellow colleagues and suppliersMust be Computer literate in MS Word and ExcelMust be a healthy person who is able to do physical job-related workMust have knowledge of pest and disease control chemicals and the different international market requirements, pest and disease control of citrus, fertilization, and irrigation of citrus.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:To conduct daily farm visits and to provide shareholders with guidance in irrigation and fertilizer planning, pest, and disease practices, etc.To assist shareholders in the completion of their required documentationTo take soil and leaf samples for analysis and recommendationsTo conduct farm auditsTo assist management with additional tasks as required by the positionTo continuously apply the Companys Food and Safety Standards and requirements ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted