A leading agricultural firm is seeking an experienced Avocado Manager in Natal, Brazil. The successful candidate will manage all aspects of avocado operations, including staff supervision and maintaining high standards of crop care. Essential qualifications include an agricultural diploma/degree and at least 5 years of experience in tree crops. Strong management skills and the ability to work under pressure are crucial. Knowledge of Zulu is necessary.
Qualificações
At least 5 years’ experience in tree crops (avocados, citrus, or macadamias).
Must be hardworking, driven to succeed with initiative.
Able to work unsupervised and take instruction.
Responsabilidades
Manage all aspects of the avocado pear operation.
Supervise staff and develop team leaders.
Ensure effective pest control and harvesting.
Conhecimentos
Agricultural knowledge
Management and training
Record keeping
Communication
Ability to work under pressure
Attention to detail
Ability to speak Zulu
Formação académica
Agricultural Diploma/Degree
Descrição da oferta de emprego
Karkloof Area - KwaZulu Natal: Our client is looking for an experienced and energetic Avocado Manager to join the team.
Minimum Requirements
Agricultural Diploma/Degree
At least 5 years’ experience in tree crops (avocados, citrus, or macadamias)
Must have good record keeping skills
Excellent at management and training of labour
Ability to work under pressure
Attention to detail
Sense of urgency
Attention to detail
Must be hardworking, driven to succeed and initiative
Excellent communication
Able to work unsupervised, take instruction and undertake training and assessment
Must be able to hold themselves to exceptionally high standards
Ability to speak Zulu essential
Responsibilities
Avocado Pears
All aspects relating to the establishment and care of the avocado pear operation.
Meeting with fertilizer and chemical reps and planning the associated programs to care for the Avo trees.
Oversite of the avocado operations daily.
Harvesting of fruit
Pruning of trees
Scouting for pests
Supervision of staff
Development of supervisors and team leaders
Training of labour
Calculating tasks and dealing with disciplinary issuesAdmin and record keeping
Attending grower days and self-improvement
Basic Maintenance and management of tractors and equipment
Dairy Agronomic Operations
This aspect of the job will be determined by the applicant’s ability to perform the above avocado duties as their primary function, once this is proven they will be required to assist with the management of:
Maize Silage
Working with owner in all aspects of growing a maize silage crop
Cover Crops
Working with owner in all aspects of growing of cover crops behind the maize crop.
Pastures
Working with owner in all aspects of growing of irrigated and dryland pastures, i.e., planting, weekly fertilizing, spraying, maintenance of fences, mulching.
* O salário de referência é obtido com base em objetivos de salário para líderes de mercado de cada segmento de setor. Serve como orientação para ajudar os utilizadores Premium na avaliação de ofertas de emprego e na negociação de salários. O salário de referência não é indicado diretamente pela empresa e pode ser significativamente superior ou inferior.