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Sundays River Valley Area, Eastern Cape Province – South Africa: Our client is looking for an Entomologist to join the team.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- BSc degree in Entomology or a related agricultural science.
- Minimum 5 years’ working experience in a similar role.
- Experience in commercial citrus pest and disease management.
- Sound knowledge of integrated pest management (IPM) and export market phytosanitary and MRL requirements.
- Strong computer skills, especially MS Office, for recording and analysing scouting and spray data.
- Strong research, decision making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Awareness of industry trends, technology and developments.
- Good verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
- Be able to manage and mentor.
- Ability to present technical subject matter to senior management, growers and other stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Plan and manage the integrated pest and disease control programme on +/- 1400 ha of citrus, in conjunction with the Head of Production.
- Assist with planning and management of post-harvest disease programmes.
- Manage scouting teams to identify and monitor pest and disease outbreaks.
- Gather and interpret technical information and make recommendations to production management.
- Assist with the planning and management of agricultural trials and experiments.
- Manage market access requirements – ensure pest and disease control practices do not limit access to export markets.
- Provide pest and disease advice and support to third party citrus growers.
- Compile and maintain pest and disease records, spray records and reports for audits and certification.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
