Production Graduate Waterberg Berries

United Exports; Modimolle; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in Modimolle is seeking a Production Graduate to support blueberry cultivation and post-harvest processes. The role includes monitoring plant health, assisting with irrigation scheduling, and managing a harvesting team. A diploma in Agriculture is required along with a willingness to learn and physical stamina for outdoor work. This position offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in farm operations.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a 12-18 month Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) experience as part of their diploma studies
• No prior experience required

Responsibilities

• Assist with all production processes relating to OZblu blueberry varieties
• Monitor plant health and identify signs of pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies
• Support irrigation scheduling and fertigation
• Participate in soil, leaf, and water sampling
• Help maintain accurate records of production activities
• Operate and maintain basic farm equipment
• Assist with post-harvest handling of fruit
• Collaborate with the production team to solve production challenges
• Manage and lead a harvesting team during peak production periods
• Participate in training initiatives

Skills

Crop production knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Problem-solving abilities

Physical stamina

Education

Diploma in Agriculture (NQF Level 6)

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Teams

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

To support the production team in all aspects of blueberry cultivation and post‑harvest processes applying technical knowledge and precision agriculture methods to enhance crop quality, yield and efficiency. The Production Graduate will gain hands‑on experience in farm operations while contributing to the continuous improvement of production practices in alignment with United Exports standards and policies.

Key Performance Outputs

• Assist with all production processes relating to OZblu blueberry varieties
• Monitor plant health, identifying signs of pests, diseases and nutrient deficiencies
• Support irrigation scheduling and fertigation using precision agriculture methods
• Participate in soil, leaf and water sampling to guide crop management
• Help maintain accurate records of production activities
• Operate and maintain basic farm equipment used in blueberry production
• Learn and apply United Exports policies and procedures including those related to production quality control and managing people
• Assist with post‑harvest handling of fruit, including sorting, packing and cold‑chain management
• Collaborate with the production team to solve production challenges and improve practice
• Manage and lead a harvesting team during peak production periods
• Participate in training initiatives organized by the farm and the OZblu Academy

Requirements

Qualification / Experience

• Diploma in Agriculture (NQF Level 6)
• No prior experience required, but the graduate must have completed a 12‑18 month Work‑Integrated Learning (WIL) experience as part of their diploma studies

What You'll Bring

• Solid knowledge of crop production and agricultural processes
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A willingness to learn, listen and follow instructions
• The ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Sharp observation and problem‑solving abilities
• Physical stamina and resilience for outdoor work
• A professional attitude and a genuine desire to grow within the agricultural sector