Recruitment Room Team
Citrus Industry Field Officer
Job Description
Hire Resolve’s client is looking for a dedicated Field Officer with experience in the Citrus Industry to join their team in Brits, NW. In this role, you will provide guidance to shareholders on irrigation, fertilization, pest and disease management, assist with documentation, take soil and leaf samples, conduct farm audits, and support management with various tasks, all while ensuring compliance with the company’s Food and Safety Standards.
Responsibilities:
- 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:
- 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 relationships 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.
Benefits:
• Salary: Market related
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Apply for this role today, contact Abigail King at [email protected]
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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.