Technical Advisor: Stone Fruit - Ceres
at DJ Recruitment Consulting · Ceres, Western Cape
- Pay
- Market related
- Type
- Permanent
- Level
- Senior
- Sector
- Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
- Closes
- in 30 days
- Employer
- DJ Recruitment Consulting · All jobs at DJ Recruitment Consulting
About the role
Our client in Ceres, Western Cape, is seeking a Technical Advisor who has experience in working with stone fruit to join their energetic team.
- Provide technical and horticultural advice across stone fruit production units.
- Develop and implement technical protocols, trials and improvement initiatives.
- Advise on new plantings, cultivars, rootstocks and production practices.
- Monitor fruit quality from orchard through packing, storage and export.
- Analyse production and post-harvest results and recommend improvements.
- Support cultivar and product development with breeding programmes and industry specialists.
- Liaise with production teams, customers and relevant industry role players.
- Facilitate technical training and knowledge sharing.
- Perform all other tasks related to the role.
What they're looking for
- BSc degree in Agriculture, Horticulture or a related field.
- MSc (Master's) degree preferred / advantageous.
- Proven technical experience within stone fruit production.
- Willingness to travel regularly to relevant production regions.
- Valid driver's licence.
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