Our client is looking for a Field Officer to join the team in Brits area – North West.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- BSc Agricultural qualification or similar postgraduate qualifications are essential
- AVCASA qualification will be advantageous
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the citrus industry with contactable references is an absolute requirement
- Must have excellent communication skills in Afrikaans and English and must be able to maintain good relationship with shareholders, management, fellow colleagues and suppliers
- Must be Computer literate in MS Word and Excel
- Must be a healthy person who is able to do physical job-related work
- Must have knowledge of pest and disease control chemicals and the different international market requirements, pest and disease control of citrus, fertilization, and irrigation of citrus.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- To conduct daily farm visits and to provide shareholders with guidance in irrigation and fertilizer planning, pest, and disease practices, etc.
- To assist shareholders in the completion of their required documentation
- To take soil and leaf samples for analysis and recommendations
- To conduct farm audits
- To assist management with additional tasks as required by the position
- To continuously apply the Company’s Food and Safety Standards and requirements
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