South Africa: CITRUS AGRONOMIST posted by Farm Manager SA

• Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in agriculture, horticulture, agronomy, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of practical experience on a citrus farm
• Highly motivated, energetic, and eager to learn
• Strong ability to supervise local farm teams
• Hardworking, hands-on approach
• Experience with organic citrus production (a “nice to have”)
• Fluent in English

 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
 
Manage and optimize all citrus production activities on our pomelo training farms:

• Monitor crop health and execute timely interventions
• Implement and track fertilization, irrigation, and spraying programs
• Conduct pruning and other key tree care operations
• Plan and coordinate harvest activities
• Ensure high standards of farm hygiene, safety, and sustainability
• Responsible for the farms to be compliant with Globalgap/GRASP/LEAF
• Deliver top-tier farm performance, setting an inspiring example for smallholders

 
Capacity Building & Farmer Support

• Support development of training materials and programs
• Train extension teams and smallholder farmers
• Assist in various citrus development projects across Southern Vietnam

 
Reporting

• Monitor and report upon P&L of the training farms and the RoI of various technologies and farming methods which are tested
• Report progress, challenges, and insights directly to the Fruit Production Manager

 
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted