Horticulturist

Farm Manager Sa; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in Mbombela is seeking an experienced Agronomist/Horticulturist with a focus on citrus. The ideal candidate will hold an MSc in Agriculture and possess at least 5 years of hands-on experience in citrus production. Proficiency in Afrikaans and English is essential. Experience with GIS tools and digital platforms for crop management will be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in citrus or equivalent crop production/advisory roles.
• Training in data analytics for agriculture would be beneficial.
• Valid driver's license required.

Skills

Hands-on experience in citrus production

Fluent in Afrikaans

Fluent in English

Experience with GIS tools

Proficiency in water and irrigation management

Education

MSc in Agriculture, specialising in Horticulture or Soil Science

Tools

Digital platforms for remote sensing

Data analytics tools for agriculture

Job description

Agronomist/Horticulturist - Citrus - Nelspruit

Posted 23 days ago

Job Description

• MSc in Agriculture, specialising in Horticulture or Soil Science
• Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in citrus or equivalent crop production/advisory roles
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English
• Training in data analytics for agriculture would be beneficial
• Familiarity with GIS tools or spatial data platforms for orchard mapping and variability tracking
• Valid driver's license
• Experience with digital platforms for remote sensing, crop modelling, or agronomic recommendations
• Proficiency in water and irrigation management (soil moisture probes, fertigation scheduling, drainage planning, and salt leaching techniques)
• Understanding of local agricultural legislation, food safety, and environmental compliance frameworks (e.g., GlobalG.A.P., SIZA, DALRRD guidelines)