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BEEKEEPER
Farm Manager SABarka Area, South Africa17 days ago
Job descriptionPerson will be responsible initially for 60 hives with plans to expand to 250. They will be expected to develop new hives with the introduction of new queens. Hives situated over 3 sites, requiring moving at certain times, person fully responsible for health of hives, harvesting and supporting both food and water as needed through height of summer. Specialized Sidr honey production for 3 months and multifloral for rest of time. Honey testing done in on-site laboratory.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Agricultural Diploma / Degree advantageous
- Experience with conventional honey production (APIS)
- Industrial honey processing experience
- Experience in breeding bees
- Knowledge of wild / native bees
- Passionate about bees and making honey
- Drivers license
- Ability to work in a team and unsupervised
- Valid passport
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted