Senior Citrus Entomologist — IPM & Export Readiness

Farm Manager SA; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant d'entreprise

Job summary

Farm Manager SA is seeking an experienced Entomologist for Sundays River Valley, Eastern Cape. Plan and manage IPM and pest/disease control across ~1400 ha of citrus, mentor scouting teams, and advise production management.

Requires a BSc in Entomology or related field, 5+ years in a similar position, strong data analysis and communication skills, and ability to present to senior management and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BSc in Entomology or related agricultural science.
• Minimum 5 years in a similar role.
• Experience in commercial citrus pest and disease management.
• Sound IPM knowledge and export market phytosanitary and MRL requirements.
• Strong MS Office skills for recording and analysing data.
• Strong research, decision making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Awareness of industry trends and developments.
• Good verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to present technical subject matter to senior management, growers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the integrated pest and disease control programme on +/- 1400 ha of citrus, in conjunction with the Head of Production.
• Assist with planning and management of post-harvest disease programmes.
• Manage scouting teams to identify and monitor pest and disease outbreaks.
• Gather and interpret technical information and make recommendations to production management.
• Assist with the planning and management of agricultural trials and experiments.
• Manage market access requirements – ensure pest and disease control practices do not limit access to export markets.
• Provide pest and disease advice and support to third party citrus growers.
• Compile and maintain pest and disease records, spray records and reports for audits and certification.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Skills

IPM knowledge

Data analysis

MS Office

Decision making

Presentation skills

Team mentoring

Education

BSc in Entomology or related agricultural science

Job description

Farm Manager SA is seeking an experienced Entomologist for Sundays River Valley, Eastern Cape. Plan and manage IPM and pest/disease control across ~1400 ha of citrus, mentor scouting teams, and advise production management.

Requires a BSc in Entomology or related field, 5+ years in a similar position, strong data analysis and communication skills, and ability to present to senior management and external stakeholders.