Grower

Ou client in **Hermanus** is looking for an experienced, self-motivated and target driven **Grower **for their berry farm. The Grower will report to the Farm Business 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
- Tertiary: agricultural/horticultural management diploma/Degree
- Minimum of 3 years growing soft fruit/production experience
- young energetic person.
- Good literacy, numeracy, computer skills, excellent report writing skills
- Driving license with own transport

**Salary**:R25k - R35k (depending on experience)

**Starting date**:1 March 2023

**Area**:Hermanus