- Western Cape
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Agriculture
- Reference: E.L001897/AK
Vacancy Details
Employer: Michelle Tuck cc t/a Staff Solutions
5+ years’ experience in a similar role in the citrus industry – non-negotiable
- Valid driver’s license
- Related qualification advantageous
- AVCASA and BASOS certification advantageous
- Technically strong e.g., irrigation scheduling, spray calibration etc.
- Mechanical knowledge
- Preventative maintenance orientated
- Knowledge on general agricultural practices (H&S, SIZA, GlobalG.A.P)
- Computer literate
- Strong admin skills
- Strong motivational & leadership skills relating to a big workforce
- Deadline driven
- Ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to work overtime
- The potential candidate must possess a moderate level of fitness and be in good health
- Ability to speak Xhosa advantageous
Under the guidance of the Senior Farm Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the co-ordination, execution, and follow-up of the following:
COMPLIANCE
- SIZA (Social and Environmental)
- A.P
- Health & Safety
- Co-ordination of internal/external training
- PPECB, DAFF orchard inspections
- Environmental and Social Governance
- Co-ordination of all audits (SIZA, GlobalG.A.P etc.)
Irrigation & Chemical applications
- Automation of irrigation systems
- Chemical applications & spray instructions
- Fertilizer applications
- Pruning
- Girdling
- Foliar feeds
- Gibb applications
- Testing and analysis of new products
- Data capturing
- Monthly analysis & reporting
- Calibration of spray machines
- General knowledge of maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment
- Calibration and use of GPS precision spreading.
- Work in conjunction with Managers and supervisors to ensure the following:
- Co-ordination of picking teams
- General supervision of farm employees
- Ensure effective communication, co-ordination, and planning during picking season
- Motivate and improve productivity of employees
- Cost management
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About Michelle Tuck cc t/a Staff Solutions
Staff Solutions is a bespoke recruitment agency founded in 2004, with a national footprint. Our team provides both permanent and temporary recruitment services to the majority of industries/sectors throughout South Africa. We are open to international recruitment too. Staff Solutions offers "old-fashioned recruitment ethics and values ", in an advanced technological environment. We pride ourselves in keeping up to date with technological advances, but still retain the personal touch with both our clients and candidates. If you are a General Manager or a General Worker, your application is important to us.
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