Job Description

Learnership Opportunity: Technical Horticultural AssistantOur client is one of South Africa's largest fruit packing and marketing companies, situated close to Grabouw in the Western Cape. Applications are invited from individuals interested in undertaking a two-year development process to become a qualified technical assistant with specific focus on horticulture pre-harvest. The program aims to develop individuals with potential into horticultural technicians for qualification of horticulturist positions in the job market.Significant improvements, developments and growth is taking place in the field of Horticulture and a career in the pre-harvest technical field is challenging and dynamic.Minimum requirements:

• National Senior Certificate with at least 50% in the following:

• Mathematics or Technical Mathematics (NOT Mathematics Literacy)
• Biology
• Physical Science
• Proficiency in English and Afrikaans for technical communication and examinations
• Basic computer software skills, i.e. Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to self-learning
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to attend periodic industry courses
• Willing and driven to pass online certification exams
• Good observation, problem-solving, and decision making skills
• Willingness to work overtime
• Ability to handle pressure
• Physically fit and healthy

The successful candidate will undergo a two-year development program where they will receive the necessary practical exposure, responsibilities, and training (formal and informal) to be equipped with the experience, training and knowledge required to function as a Junior Horticulturist Technician. This is not a permanent appointment, and candidates will be evaluated every six months regarding their suitability to continue with the development program.By Submitting your information and application you hereby confirm: * That you have read and understood our Privacy Policy (www.hopcal.co.za).

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Please ENSURE that your application includes the following:

• a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, inclusive of contact and email information
• a covering letter motivating the application
• an indication of current and expected remuneration
• availability
• contactable referees

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: 30 April 2024

HopkinsCoetzee Associates