Soft Fruit Grower (western Cape)
George, WC, ZA, South Africa
Job Description
A leading grower of fruit, applying precision farming techniques, has farms in South Africa and globally, and is recruiting an experienced, self-motivated and target-driven grower for their farm in the Garden Route area.
The purpose of the Role:
To produce high-quality fruit by determining the best growth strategy per crop type per field at the best possible productivity levels. To strive for and work towards perfection.
Responsibilities:
Fertigation and irrigation as per crop/field requirements
Plan, action, orientate and monitor labour to carry out tasks within set deadlines to maintain high levels of production and qualityProcurement of all material and equipment within set deadlines to ensure uninterrupted services
Establish and action maintenance plan of all equipment to ensure uninterrupted servicesPlan, coordinate, monitor and adjust crop nutrition strategy per crop per field as indicated by plant growth
Determine applicable cropping system per day, per cropTunnel operations and maintenance according to strategic plan, established per crop, per field to ensure climate control
Action tunnel management activities according to climatic changes (venting/deventing)Monitor fields and develop appropriate spray programme to minimize pest infestations
Procure services within relevant department to meet specific deadlines and outcomesImplementation of biological pest and disease control measures
Develop, implement and monitor effective pollination strategy per field per crop, ensure safety standards are adhered toDevelop, implement and monitor effective field maintenance programme per field per crop resulting in orderly blocks.
Candidate Requirements Tertiary:
BSc Agricultural/Horticultural diploma/Degree
Minimum of 3 years growing soft fruit/production experience- young, energetic person.Good literacy, numeracy, computer skills, excellent report writing skills
Driver's licence with own transport.Salary: Market-related. Starting date: 1 January 2026
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
Do you have good literacy, numeracy, computer skills, excellent report writing skills
Experience:
Growing soft fruit/production : 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's licence with own transport (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1604570
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationGeorge, WC, ZA, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned