Job Description

CERTIFICATION OFFICIALLocation: Christiana, North West (Candidate must be willing to relocate, ifrequired)Remuneration: R 605 096. 00 TCOEClosing date: 31 January 2025Starting date: 1 April 2025 /ASAPOur client wishes to appoint a Certification Official at their offices inChristiana, North West with the possibility of being transferred to otherregional offices should be required.:Responsible for all aspects regarding certification of seedpotatoes e.g. registration of units, field inspections, sampling, tuberinspections and certification of lots.Administrative tasks, amongst others, include capturing of data.Qualifications: Diploma or Degree in Agriculture with plant pathology asmain subject and/or plant production and/or agronomy or related fields asmain subjectApproximately two years in service training is provided, before a candidatefully qualifies on all aspects of certification.Desired skills/attributes for suitable candidates:

• Energetic and positive attitude;

• High work ethic and principled decision-making ability

• Passion for agriculture, love to work outdoors as a lot

of field work is involved, with extended working hours in season and fairamount of travelling;

• Keen interest to learn;

• Candidate must be able to work without supervision and as

part of a team;

• Manage own workload efficiently and effectively;

• Sound internet skills and a high level of computer

literacy;

• Fluent in English (verbal and written) and Afrikaans;

• May not be colour blind (impacts on visual detection of

plant virus symptoms);

• Strong numeracy efficiency;

• Must be physically fit and able to walk in fields during

inspections and stand during tuber inspections and lift relatively heavyitems;

• Good communication skills as well as good interpersonal

relationships are required; and

• Must have a valid driver''s license.

• Sober habits - the company has a zero tolerance towards

alcohol and substance abuseApplication Instruction:Email your CV and cover photograph toor (head and shoulders). Only applicants that reachthe minimum requirements will be considered.

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