Our client is looking for a Beekeeper to join the team in Barka Area – Oman
Due to the accommodation on the farm this position would suit a single person.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Agricultural Diploma/Degree advantageous
- Experience with conventional honey production (APIS)
- Industrial honey processing experience
- Experience in breeding bees
- Knowledge of wild/native bees
- Passionate about bees and making honey
- Driver’s license
- Ability to work in a team and unsupervised
- Valid passport
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Person will be responsible initially for 60 hives with plans to expand to 250.
- They will be expected to develop new hives with the introduction of new queens.
- Hives situated over 3 sites, requiring moving at certain times, person fully responsible for health of hives, harvesting and supporting both food and water as needed through height of summer.
- Specialized Sidr honey production for 3 months and multifloral for rest of time.
- Honey testing done in on-site laboratory.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.
