Berry Grower

VACANCY – BERRY GROWER

Title: Berry Grower

Place of work: George, Western Cape

Reporting to: Business Farming Manager

The purpose of the Role:

To produce high quality fruit by determining the best growth strategy per crop type per field at the best possible productivity levels. To strive for and work towards perfection.

Responsibilities:

• Fertigation and irrigation as per crop/field requirements
• Plan, action, orientate and monitor labour to carry out tasks within set deadlines to maintain high levels of production and quality
• Procurement of all material and equipment within set deadlines to ensure uninterrupted services
• Establish and action maintenance plan of all equipment to ensure uninterrupted services
• Plan, coordinate, monitor and adjust husbandry strategy per crop per field as indicated by plant growth
• Determine applicable cropping system per day, per crop
• Tunnel ops and maintenance according to strategic plan established per crop per field to ensure climate control
• Action tunnel management activities according to climatic changes (venting/deventing)
• Monitor fields and develop appropriate spray programme to minimize pest infestations
• Procure services within relevant department to meet specific deadlines and outcomes
• Implementation of biological pest and disease control measures
• Develop, implement and monitor effective pollination strategy per field per crop, ensure safety standards are adhered to
• Develop, implement and monitor effective field maintenance programme per field per crop resulting in neat blocks

Candidate Requirements

• B.Sc/M.Sc Agricultural/Horticultural diploma/Degree
• Minimum of 3 years growing soft fruit/production experience– young energetic person
• Good literacy, numeracy, computer skills, excellent report writing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical
• Driving licence with own transport