Technical Manager – Fruit Industry – Paarl

My Client, a leading global player in the management of protected fruit varieties, is seeking the services of an individual to fulfill the role of Technical Manager in South Africa.
Requirements:
• A relevant BSc- / MSc-Agric degree or appropriate agricultural qualification.
• 2-5 years relevant citrus industry experience essential.
• A self-driven and trustworthy individual who can operate independently and under pressure.
• An individual with strong inter-personal, communication and administrative skills.
• A professional individual with a drive to deliver an exceptional technical service to all current and future customers/growers.
• The individual will also be required to travel both domestically and internationally from time to time.
Responsibilities:
• Regular technical visits providing advice to all associated growers to ensure the optimal in field performance of all plant material.
• Provide sound technical advice to growers in need thereof (pruning, tree manipulations, irrigation, fertilization etc.).
• Develop protocols for optimal production on specific citrus and other cultivar varieties.
• Host open-days and technical workshops.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with growers and partners.
• Coordinate and execute all pre – and post – harvest trials.
• Coordinate and execute the upkeep and relevant tasks associated with the private trial sites.
• Data capturing and evaluation for all trials in RSA.
• Auditing of protected variety plantings on commercial farms.
• Close coordination with the plant material supply chain, nurseries, and prospective growers.
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