Agriculture is the world’s largest industry and demand for agricultural commodities is rising rapidly as the world’s population grows. Farm Manager SA strives to provide professional placements in all areas of agri-business and production agriculture - every level and field of agriculture, from the farm worker to the CEO in corporate head office.
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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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