Crop Scout

Placements24; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Outdoor work

On-the-job training

Supportive team environment

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a meticulous Crop Scout to monitor agricultural fields around Upington, identifying pests, diseases, and weeds to safeguard crop health and yields. You will collect samples, record observations, and report findings to farm managers, contributing to effective pest and disease control strategies.

This role offers outdoor work, exposure to advanced crop protection strategies, and on-the-job training in pest identification, with a supportive team environment.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent; agriculture certification is a plus.
• Experience in agriculture, scouting, or similar roles is advantageous.
• Ability to identify common pests, diseases and weeds in the region.
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with mobile data collection or field notes.

Responsabilidades

• Perform regular field inspections to monitor crop development.
• Identify signs of pests, diseases, and weed infestations.
• Record observations on type, severity and location of findings.
• Collect plant and insect samples for analysis when needed.
• Assist in implementing pest and disease control strategies.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to farm managers.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Pest identification

Field inspections

Data collection

Mobile data collection

Educación

High school diploma

Agriculture certificate/degree

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Crop Scout to monitor agricultural fields in the Upington area. This critical role involves regular field inspections to identify potential threats to crops, such as pests, diseases, and weeds. Your findings will help inform management decisions on the best course of action for pest and disease control, ensuring optimal crop health and yield. This position is perfect for individuals with a keen eye for detail and a developing interest in agricultural science and pest management.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular field inspections to monitor crop development and identify any signs of pests, diseases, or weed infestations.
• Accurately identify various agricultural pests, diseases, and weed species.
• Record detailed observations on the type, severity, and location of any findings.
• Collect plant and insect samples for further analysis when required.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of pest and disease control strategies.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to farm managers and agronomists.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; a certificate or degree in agriculture or a related science is a plus.
• Previous experience in agriculture, scouting, or a similar field role is advantageous.
• Ability to accurately identify common agricultural pests, diseases, and weeds in the region.
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using mobile data collection tools or maintaining field notes.
• Physical ability to walk extensively in fields under varying weather conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based recognition.
• Exposure to advanced crop protection strategies.
• On-the-job training in pest and disease identification.
• Opportunity to work outdoors and contribute to crop health.
• Supportive team environment.