Minimum requirements for the role:
• Must have a tertiary qualification in Agriculture or related field
• Minimum 5 years experience in the agricultural crop protection industry is essential
• An AVCASA certification would be preferred
• A good understanding of crops, pests, and diseases in the Western Cape is required
• Must have substantial knowledge of business and technical aspects of the product areas and technology
• An understanding of GAP is important
• Good communication skills, specifically in English and Afrikaans, with the ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders of all levels, will be required
• Must be experienced with Microsoft Office Software and have the ability to learn new programs
• General technical capabilities for maintenance of equipment would be ideal
• Must have a valid drivers license, be willing to travel and be adaptable to changing working hours according to business requirements.
• Managing and maintaining all kinds of permanent and... annual crops (planting, spraying, nutrition, pruning, harvesting).
• Managing farm employees that assist in the maintenance of infrastructure, equipment, and preparation and maintenance of permanent and annual crops and field trial sites.
• Assisting the management team with maintaining the infrastructure to deliver quality trials to support RD&I, Marketing and Sales information.
• Ensuring proper and timeous service and maintenance of equipment, buildings, irrigation systems and other facilities.
• Responsible for the efficient daytoday operation of field and greenhouse activities.
• Gathering information on new farm technologies, new crop varieties, and other developments in local agricultural practices.
• Improving efficiency and profitability of farming operations
• Supporting the Area manager in developing a welldisciplined research facility.
• Appointed as the Principal Section 16 (2), assigned to assist the General Manager in the performance of his duties to ensure that the Occupational Health & Safety act are complied with.
• Implementing security control measures.
• *Salary package, including benefits, are highly negotiable depending on experience gained
Wellington South Africa

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