COASTAL GROWER LIAISON OFFICER, Soweto

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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