COASTAL GROWER LIAISON OFFICER, Soweto
COASTAL GROWER LIAISON OFFICER, Soweto
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Soweto, South Africa
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Posted: less than a week ago
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Matric certificate
Degree or Diploma in Commerce or Agriculture
3– 5 years field experience in the horticultural industry.
3 - 5 years’ experience in commercial sales of avocados
Horticultural / Agricultural knowledge of avocados
Advanced knowledge on the fresh food chain
Advanced knowledge on the economics of avocado production and marketing
Understanding and appreciation of food safety and accreditation requirements
Excel, Word, PowerPoint proficient
Valid driver’s license
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Excellent Organisational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize tasks effectively
Ability to adapt to change
Able to work without supervision
Willing to work overtime when required
Excellent communication skills
Approaches tasks with a customer-first attitude
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
Collect and compile seasonal harvest estimates from growers to support accurate production planning.
Coordinate supply from external growers and assist in developing effective picking and harvesting strategies.
Oversee the collection and submission of maturity samples, and coordinate harvesting schedules based on maturity analysis results.
Conduct regular visits to growers and packhouses to ensure compliance with required packing and quality standards.
Receive quality-related feedback from packhouses or markets and communicate relevant information to growers in a timely manner.
Maintain a basic understanding of agricultural practices related to fresh produce to effectively support growers and operations
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
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Matric certificate
Degree or Diploma in Commerce or Agriculture
3– 5 years field experience in the horticultural industry.
3 - 5 years’ experience in commercial sales of avocados
Horticultural / Agricultural knowledge of avocados
Advanced knowledge on the fresh food chain
Advanced knowledge on the economics of avocado production and marketing
Understanding and appreciation of food safety and accreditation requirements
Excel, Word, PowerPoint proficient
Valid driver’s license
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Excellent Organisational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize tasks effectively
Ability to adapt to change
Able to work without supervision
Willing to work overtime when required
Excellent communication skills
Approaches tasks with a customer-first attitude
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
Collect and compile seasonal harvest estimates from growers to support accurate production planning.
Coordinate supply from external growers and assist in developing effective picking and harvesting strategies.
Oversee the collection and submission of maturity samples, and coordinate harvesting schedules based on maturity analysis results.
Conduct regular visits to growers and packhouses to ensure compliance with required packing and quality standards.
Receive quality-related feedback from packhouses or markets and communicate relevant information to growers in a timely manner.
Maintain a basic understanding of agricultural practices related to fresh produce to effectively support growers and operations
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
#J-18808-Ljbffr
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Company nameFarm Manager SA
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Job positionCOASTAL GROWER LIAISON OFFICER
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