TopFruit, situated in Simondium, has a position available for a Technical Specialist: Pome Fruit to join their dynamic team. The main focus of the role is to provide technical support across the pome fruit value chain, manage varietal evaluations, and ensure the quality and performance of TopFruit pome fruit varieties from orchard to market.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong, people-oriented professional who values collaboration and relationship-building within the industry. The incumbent should be analytical, well-organised, and comfortable working independently, while also engaging confidently with key stakeholders across the value chain.

Duties and responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to): *Providing technical support to pome fruit growers *Providing technical support to packhouses & exporters on postharvest handling & quality *Maintaining & building strong relationships with breeders, growers, & industry stakeholders *Managing the testing & evaluation of pome fruit varieties *Reporting on varietal evaluations *Coordinating & arranging Plant Breeder Right (PBR) & Variety Listing applications *Identifying pome fruit varieties with potential & coordinating the import process *Coordinating & arranging field days *Managing & maintaining quality standards of all TopFruit pome fruit varieties *Any additional tasks related to the role.

Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:

• BSc in Horticulture, MSc will be highly preferred;

• 5 Years' technical experience in horticulture, with a strong focus on pome fruit;

• Excellent communication skills in Afrikaans and English;

• Valid driver's license & own reliable transport;

• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 6 February 2025.

For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on XXX-XXXX.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.