Job Description

HorticulturistOur client is one of the major role players in the pome fruit industry. They are looking for a dynamic Horticulturist to join the Technical Department. This position will suit a self-driven, analytical, technology-oriented, and dynamic team player. The position will report directly to the Technical Manager.The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Coordinating all new variety evaluations, selective technical field days for growers, field trials when needed, and general support for growers concerning orchard husbandry practices
• Carrying out preparatory tasks for the pack-shed and at times the execution of field trials on request by the Technical Manager
• Collecting and capturing pre- and post-harvest trial data accurately
• Assisting with annual administration and tasks, i.e., orchard census, crop estimation, maturity indexing, picking standards and additional tasks as required by the pack-shed
• Representing the company at industry events related to pre-harvest disciplines

Minimum requirements:

• A BSc Agriculture degree
• A minimum of three years experience is ideal, but not mandatory
• Good knowledge in the field(s) of horticulture is essential and/or soil science and/or entomology
• Good observation and problem-solving skills, as well as decision-making abilities
• Ability to handle pressure
• Must be computer literate
• Must be willing to do fieldwork
• Willingness to work overtime
• Physically fit and healthy to perform the duties as required
• Good interpersonal skills (fluent in Afrikaans and English)
• Valid Drivers license

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If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Closing date: 26 August 2024

HopkinsCoetzee Associates