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Somerset West - My client, a leading fruit exporting company based in the Western Cape is seeking to employ a Technical Manager: Blueberries, with min 5 years experience in advising blueberry growers. The successful candidate must have a Bsc Horticulture or related degree and must be prepared to travel through South Africa and internationally as well.Duties will include:Pre-season planning Assist producers with preparing the crop according to customer requirementsAssist with getting crop estimates from producers.Obtain customer specifications (quality & due diligence) and interpret them.Compile Packing Guide specifications in user friendly format. Distribute it to all pack housesEnsure spray records and Globalgap certificates are collected. Compile a residue sampling plan and communicate it with pack housesPrepare QC Agreements for communication to all customers by Commercial Managers. Visit producers and check on crop qualityCompile Crop Update with industry estimates and email it to customersAssist Commercial Manager with packaging material customer base and packaging requirements.Assist head of team with procurement.In-season responsibilities: Ensuring that fruit is picked & packed to spec, by visiting farms and pack houses.Draw residue samples as required.Check residue results and take appropriate corrective and preventative action in required. Monitor shelf-life samples at pack houses.Visits cold stores to check quality and handling of product when necessaryRespond to all technical queries from customers and producers.Assist with / co-ordinate any Customer visits or audits.Write bi-weekly Crop Updates for customers. Ensure QC reports are received, checked, captured and forwarded to producers.Assist producers / pack houses with DAFF special markets registrationKeep up to date with technical matters in the industry, and communicate this to the producers.Relationship management of producers and customersHACCP team member with the responsibility for food safety as requiredPost-season responsibilities Compile End of Season technical / quality reports per producer and customersEnd of season review discussions with producers and customers to find ways to improve our performance.End of season review with Stone Fruit team to find ways to improve our performance. Visit producers and pack houses to implement proposed changes / improvements. Assist the Head : Stone Fruit Business Unit with procurement. Assist the Head : Stone Fruit Business Unit with day to day responsibilitiesRequirements:BSC Horticulture or related degreeMin 5 years experience within the blueberry industry non-negotiableMust be fully-bilingualWillingness to travelStrong people and communication skillsAbility to work as part of a team
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Suiderland Plase is a grower, packer and exporter of fresh fruit (citrus and table grapes) in South Africa. Our production units are situated across the Western Cape, with our head office in Bellville near Cape Town. The company has a vacancy for a food safety coordinator at Bergpak . This is Suiderland Plase’s brand new citrus pack house that is currently being built about 10km outside of Piketberg, close to our farmsSteenebrug and Ferland . The position will report to the pack house manager and is available immediately.RESPONSIBILITIESAudits: BRC, TMPS, SIZA, and other client specific auditsEnsure that the food safety management systems operate effectivelyConduct internal audits according to scheduleFacilitate all 3rd party inspections and or audits at siteFollow up and implement corrective actions and clarify non conformitiesCoordinate training: Food safety, HACCP, etc.Manage the SQA approval and monitoring program for suppliers (produce, packaging, chemicals, cleaning chemicals etc.) and contract service providers (lab, transport, pest control) as per food safety management system.Ensure that health and safety systems are being maintainedJob Requirements: JOB REQUIREMENTMatric with a relevant qualification2 to 3 years’ experience in a food safety environmentComputer literate (Excel advanced & MS office)Valid drivers’ license
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Agricultural
Machine Operator & Mechanical Manager
Mixed farming
enterprise in the Eastern Free State (near Ladybrand) requires a competent and
reliable addition to this family-run team. The focus of the role falls strongly
in cropping – in operating and maintaining agricultural machinery. However, the
other aspects of the role will be aligned to the applicant’s skill set and the
farm’s seasonal priorities.
REQUIREMENTS
Previous agricultural
machinery operator experience – particularly combining & spraying.
Minimum 3 yearsMechanic trade certificate
or diploma advantageous“Mechanically-minded”Proven experience working
and repairing farm related implementsExperience in or managing a
factory / warehouse / processing facility advantageousFlexibility in a mixed
farming enterprise – taking on responsibilities based on the season and
farming requirements; as well as the applicant’s skill setValid driver’s licenseAbility to communicate in
English and Sotho; and work as part of a team
PACKAGE
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Salary based on experience
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Accommodation on the farm provided
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Vehicle for farm-use supplied
APPLICATION
To apply for the position, please submit brief CV. Please include
specific information on your mechanical experience, as well as reference
contact details.
Note that should you not receive a reply, your application has not been
successful. We appreciate your time in sending your CV.
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Our client, specializing in crop science research & development, is seeking to employ a dynamic Field Trial Specialist to join their team. Their Head Office is in Durbanville. The primary responsibility of this role is to perform field trial work pertaining to crop science research. The position will require the collection and management of efficacy data and residues by complying with the research protocols.An understanding and working knowledge of agricultural systems and technology and the crops in the Western Cape will be extremely advantageous.The person will become part of a dynamic team, but should be able to work and manage projects independently.Abilities:Work Independently as well as in a teamAnalyze and interpret dataExcellent Communication Skills (verbal and written in both Afrikaans and English)Work with limited supervisionMust be a problem solverWork methodically and systematicallyMust be able to work under pressure Key tasks and responsibilities:Establishing field trials according to approved protocolsProject planning and managementGenerate reliable field trial dataResolving issues in the field and identifying potential opportunities to address needs as requiredCommunicate with co-operator farmersCorrectly identifying weeds, diseases and pests in the specific crop where trial is appliedEvaluating field trials as per protocol and send updates timeously to Senior ManagementRecording all captured data accuratelyBe responsible for supervising small teamMinimum requirements:Agricultural qualification with Mathematical backgroundMust have code 08 driver’s licenseExcellent time management skillsAbility to multi-taskStrong leadership skillsComputer literacyMust be a hard workerHands-on person with commitment to detailMust be prepared to travel (Will be required to travel long distances and be away from home from time to time)Salary package is highly negotiable depending on experience. Website:http://www.helderbergpersonnel.co.za
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AREA MANAGER - CITRUS (HOEDSPRUIT)Our Client in Limpopo is currently seeking a Area Manager with Citrus and Grapes experience Requirements:Minimum of 3 years experience in the management and export of fruit (preferably citrus and grapes)Technical knowledge of citrus fruits, packaging and quality policy.Good communication in different fields between colleagues and manufacturers and third parties involved in the areaIntermediate level of Computer Skills (MS Office).GlobalGap, Siza and HACCP experience will be beneficial.Travel will be requiredOwn transportValid Drivers Licensevisit www.mprtc.co.za to applyBy submitting any Personal Information to MPRTC in any form you acknowledge that such conduct constitutes a reasonable unconditional, specific and voluntary consent to the processing and storing of such Personal Information by MPRTC and/or MPRTC’s clients and/or verification information suppliers. You voluntarily consent that for the purposes of potentially gaining future employment opportunities, thorough background screening which may include but will not be limited to criminal, fraud, ITC and employment reference checks may be conducted. Should you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. You have the right to “Opt-Out” of electronic communications from us at any time and you also have the right to request us to delete your personal information by contacting us.
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