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Horticulturist

Farm Manager Sa

Mbombela

On-site

ZAR 350 000 - 450 000

Full time

29 days ago

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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)
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