Technical Advisor

TECHNICAL ADVISOR (Stone Fruit)
Ceres - Western Cape
R75 000 CTC (Medical aid, Pension)

Our client in the agriculture sector is looking for a strong and driven Technical Advisor to join their team.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Agriculture, Horticulture or a related agricultural field
• A master’s degree (MSc) in a relevant field will be considered an advantage
• Demonstrated technical experience and practical knowledge within the stone fruit production industry
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate technical information into practical production solutions
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to various production regions and operational sites
• Valid driver’s licence
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and industry stakeholders

Duties:

• Provide expert technical and horticultural support to stone fruit production operations, with a focus on improving productivity, quality and overall orchard performance
• Develop, coordinate and implement technical programmes, field trials and continuous improvement projects across production units
• Evaluate and provide recommendations regarding new orchard developments, including cultivar selection, rootstock choices, planting systems and modern production practices
• Assess and monitor fruit quality throughout the complete supply chain, from orchard production through packing, storage and export
• Review and interpret production, quality and post-harvest data to identify opportunities for improvement and implement practical solutions
• Collaborate with breeding programmes, cultivar developers and industry specialists to support the evaluation and development of new cultivars and products
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with production teams, customers, technical specialists and relevant industry stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship and training to production personnel to promote the consistent application of best practices
• Stay informed of developments, technologies, research and industry trends relevant to stone fruit production
• Undertake any additional duties and responsibilities reasonably associated with the position

Consultant: Karlia v Eeden - Dante Personnel Greenstone
Apply via our website www.dantesa.co.za

If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful