Junior-Mid Grower (Berries)

ARVO; George; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Grower for their berry farm in George, Western Cape. The role involves hands-on management of crop production, requiring a strong background in irrigation, crop care, and production processes. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and at least 3-5 years of experience in growing soft fruits or table grapes. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work towards producing high-quality fruit.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years growing experience with berries/soft fruit/table grapes.
• Tertiary agricultural/horticultural management diploma/degree.
• Driving licence with own transport.

Responsibilities

• Manage fertigation and irrigation as per crop requirements.
• Plan and monitor labour to maintain production quality.
• Develop and implement effective pest control measures.

Skills

Irrigation

Crop care

Production processes

Education

BSc in Plant Production

Horticulture

Agronomy

Job description

Our client is looking to hire an experienced, self-motivated and target driven Grower for their berry-farm in George, Western Cape. The Grower will report to the Farm Business Manage.

Job summary : Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience working with soft fruit or table grapes, and a practical understanding of key growing activities including irrigation, crop care, and production processes. A relevant qualification such as a BSc in Plant Production, Horticulture, or Agronomy is preferred.

This is a hands-on role requiring real growing experience – not a production supervisory or managerial background.

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
• 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

Requirements

• Tertiary : agricultural / horticultural management diploma / Degree
• Minimum of 3-5 years growing berries / soft fruit / tables grapes / production experience
• Driving licence with own transport

Salary offered : R35 000-R45 000 per month, before deductions.