Howick area – KwaZulu-Natal: The Liaison Grower Officer, with a strong commercial background in the avocado industry, will be responsible for sourcing avocado supply from growers in South Africa’s coastal regions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Matric certificate.
- Degree or Diploma in Commerce or Agriculture.
- 3 – 5 years field experience in the horticultural industry.
- 3 - 5 years’ experience in commercial sales of avocados.
- Horticultural / Agricultural knowledge of avocados.
- Advanced knowledge on the fresh food chain.
- Advanced knowledge on the economics of avocado production and marketing.
- Understanding and appreciation of food safety and accreditation requirements.
- Excel, Word, PowerPoint proficient.
- Valid driver’s license.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Excellent Organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Willing to work overtime when required.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Approaches tasks with a customer-first attitude.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
- Collect and compile seasonal harvest estimates from growers to support accurate production planning.
- Coordinate supply from external growers and assist in developing effective picking and harvesting strategies.
- Oversee the collection and submission of maturity samples, and coordinate harvesting schedules based on maturity analysis results.
- Conduct regular visits to growers and packhouses to ensure compliance with required packing and quality standards.
- Receive quality-related feedback from packhouses or markets and communicate relevant information to growers in a timely manner.
- Maintain a basic understanding of agricultural practices related to fresh produce to effectively support growers and operations.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.
