Post-Harvest Quality Analytics Intern

Agrijob; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Produce Exporters Forum invites graduates to join a one-year internship across commercial, logistics and post-harvest quality roles within SA fruit exporters. You will analyse quality reports, engage with overseas clients and growers, and handle routine admin in a fast-moving environment.

Applicants should hold a BSc in a relevant field, demonstrate attention to detail and strong English communication, with Afrikaans knowledge considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree required: BSc in Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Food Science or similar.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical approach to problems.
• Good English communication; Afrikaans helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyse fruit quality reports from overseas clients and record in the system.
• Identify root causes of quality issues and assess claim validity.
• Communicate with clients to clarify and understand claims.
• Coordinate with growers to explain claims and expectations.
• Perform routine admin; office-bound role with high pace of data entry.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal English

Teamwork

Leadership

Problem solving

Integrity

Education

BSc in Horticulture / Plant Pathology / Food Science

Tools

Stock management system

Job description

Fresh Produce Exporters Forum invites graduates to join a one-year internship across commercial, logistics and post-harvest quality roles within SA fruit exporters. You will analyse quality reports, engage with overseas clients and growers, and handle routine admin in a fast-moving environment.

Applicants should hold a BSc in a relevant field, demonstrate attention to detail and strong English communication, with Afrikaans knowledge considered a plus.