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Phalaborwa: COMMERCIAL AGRIC./HORTICULTURAL ADVISORICER/EXPORTS – Urgently needed posted by PAR EXCELLANCE

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Commercial Agricultural/ Horticultural Advisor/Exporter with a proven track record in working with commercial farms and export products, specifically edible nightshades such as tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, chillies, and potatoes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical guidance to farmers on land preparation, fertilizer, chemical spray programs, planting, irrigation, harvesting, packaging, and transportation.
  • Monitor crop progress, ensure growers follow technical/safety standards, and handle grower concerns/complaints/enquiries.
  • Organise grower meetings/study groups/share operational info/tech advice/compliance updates with farmers.
  • Advise growers on agric practices, knowledge of edible nightshades cultivation, quality control (Q.C.), and providing a service to farmers.
  • Report progress on farmer recruitment/production/complaints to Agric Manager.
  • Schedule/conduct farm visits, provide technical guidance, document crop progress, and ensure compliance with company Growers Manual/certification standards.

Requirements

  • English and Afrikaans speaking BSc Agric (Horticulture/Crop Science) or equivalent qualification.
  • 4-5 years proven experience as a Horticultural Extension Officer/Advisor on export products, commercial farms, with experience in growing/processing edible nightshades.
  • Excellent planning, interpersonal, problem-solving, feedback, and report writing skills.
  • Proficient at agric practices and knowledge of the cultivation of edible nightshades.

Qualifications

  • Formal education/certification in Agric (Horticulture/Crop Science) or equivalent qualification.

Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Basic x13, Med Aid, LDV, Pension, petrol card, mobile, 20 days leave.
  • Phalaborwa location.

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