FIELD OFFICER

SUMMARY:
Brits area – North West: Our client is looking for a Field Officer to join the team.

POSITION INFO:
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.

• 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