Horticulturist

Agronomist / Horticulturist - Citrus - Nelspruit

Posted 23 days ago

Job Description

• MSc in Agriculture, specialising in Horticulture or Soil Science
• Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in citrus or equivalent crop production / advisory roles
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English
• Training in data analytics for agriculture would be beneficial
• Familiarity with GIS tools or spatial data platforms for orchard mapping and variability tracking
• Valid driver's license
• Experience with digital platforms for remote sensing, crop modelling, or agronomic recommendations
• Proficiency in water and irrigation management (soil moisture probes, fertigation scheduling, drainage planning, and salt leaching techniques)
• Understanding of local agricultural legislation, food safety, and environmental compliance frameworks (e.g., GlobalG.A.P., SIZA, DALRRD guidelines)

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