Agronomist/Horticulturist - Citrus - Nelspruit

SUMMARY:
Agronomist/Horticulturist
Nelspruit
R60 000 - R80 000ctc

Our client in the Agricultural sector is looking for Agronomist/Horticulturist with citrus crop experience to join their team in Nelspruit area.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

• MSc in Agriculture, specialising in Horticulture or Soil Science
• Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in citrus or equivalent crop production/advisory roles
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English
• Training in data analytics for agriculture would be beneficial
• Familiarity with GIS tools or spatial data platforms for orchard mapping and variability tracking
• Valid driver's license
• Experience with digital platforms for remote sensing, crop modelling, or agronomic recommendations
• Proficiency in water and irrigation management-(soil moisture probes, fertigation scheduling, drainage planning, and salt leaching techniques
• Understanding of local agricultural legislation, food safety, and environmental compliance frameworks (e.g., GlobalG.A.P., SIZA, DALRRD guidelines)