Berry Grower

VACANCY – BERRY GROWER Title: Berry Grower Place of work: George, Western Cape Reporting to: Business Farming Manager   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 quality Procurement of all material and equipment within set deadlines to ensure uninterrupted services Establish and action maintenance plan of all equipment to ensure uninterrupted services Plan, coordinate, monitor and adjust husbandry strategy per crop per field as indicated by plant growth Determine applicable cropping system per day, per crop Tunnel ops 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 outcomes Implementation of biological pest and disease control measures Develop, implement and monitor effective pollination strategy per field per crop, ensure safety standards are adhered to Develop, implement and monitor effective field maintenance programme per field per crop resulting in neat blocks Candidate Requirements B.Sc/M.Sc 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 Excellent communication skills Analytical Driving licence with own transport