FIELD OFFICER – FM2022 - Farm Manager SA

Brits area – North West: Our client is looking for a Field Officer to join the team.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

BSc Agricultural qualification or similar postgraduate qualifications are essential
AVCASA qualification will be advantageous
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the citrus industry with contactable references is an absolute requirement
Must have excellent communication skills in Afrikaans and English and must be able to maintain good relationship with shareholders, management, fellow colleagues and suppliers
Must be Computer literate in MS Word and Excel
Must be a healthy person who is able to do physical job-related work
Must 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 documentation
To take soil and leaf samples for analysis and recommendations
To conduct farm audits
To assist management with additional tasks as required by the position
To continuously apply the Company’s Food and Safety Standards and requirements

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted